by Warren L. Maye

Linda Evans Shepherd is a firm believer in the power of prayer. Her latest book, Make Time for Joy: Scripture-Powered Prayers to Brighten Your Day, can be looked at as a daily devotional or as a resource to turn to in times of need. “I took these scriptures, paraphrased them in modern vernacular, and put them into conversational prayers,” she said in a recent interview with SAconnects.

by Robert Mitchell

The city of Pittsburgh is home to almost 450 bridges. Known as the “City of Bridges,” Pittsburgh sits at the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers. So, it seems appropriate that The Salvation Army’s Pittsburgh Temple would be trying to build bridges to the church from its popular new choice food pantry, which opened last year.

by Warren L. Maye

Co–authors Jeanne Segal, Ph.D., and Lawrence Robinson believe volunteering to a worthy cause brings deep gratification and fulfillment. In a recent article entitled “Volunteering and its surprising benefits,” they wrote, “The right match can help you to find friends, connect with the community, learn new skills, and even advance your career.”

by Guest

by Katie Perrett

For volunteers, the desire to serve, help, and reach others in need comes from an internal focus on their everyday mission rather than from a mandate. Such service aligns with their core values and belief systems.

by Hugo Bravo

September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. As kids get ready to go back to school, it’s also a good time to develop better eating habits to avoid unwanted weight gain.

by Robert Mitchell

While suffering from cerebral palsy when growing up, Diane Kearney didn’t have a lot of friends and was often teased. When her family came to The Salvation Army for financial help, Diane found a permanent home.

by Guest

by Captains Danielle and Yuco Hall One of the many things that make NYC unique is that it is a cultural melting pot. From Washington Heights to Forest Hills, one can see the many cultural influences that thread NYC’s beautiful tapestry.

by Erica Weiss

"Quiet Quitting" is all the rage in the corporate world, and the phenomenon has drawn considerable media attention in recent months. Investopedia describes quiet quitting as “doing the minimum requirements of one’s job and putting in no more time, effort or enthusiasm than absolutely necessary.” The term may be new, but doing just enough to slide by is something probably as old as work itself.