Salvation Army Today
Salvation Army Today is a bi-weekly, 1-minute show about Salvation Army happenings and news from around the world. This is the audio version of the YouTube channel of the same name. Learn more at https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/satoday
Episodes
Since the pandemic, food banks operated by The Salvation Army have become an increasingly critical resource.
Before the pandemic, The Salvation Army in Saskatchewan Canada provided food hampers to about 10 clients a day. Now, with the rise of food costs, they have been serving up to 25 per day.
Once a month, regular clients come in to pick up a bag of groceries, a bag of meat, and a hamper filled with basics like pasta, canned ...
Asbury University recently hosted their second annual Camp Hiring Fair. Camp directors and leaders from over 25 Salvation Army camps arrived on campus, each hoping to recruit young people to work at their camp this summer.
Camp directors pulled out all the stops to attract capable and energetic summer employees. This unique hiring fair not only...
As the 2024 Hurricane Season quickly approaches, Emergency Disaster Services professionals from The Salvation Army took part in a week-long territorial training intended to enhance their knowledge and overall service capabilities.
Partner agencies, including FEMA and Send Relief also participated with presentations on updates to the FEMA Indivi...
Staff and volunteers from The Salvation Army joined community partners to dedicate two rebuilt homes in Port Isabel that were previously destroyed by a tornado.
Homes and businesses in Cameron County, in South Texas, experienced considerable damage when a powerful storm struck in May of 2023.
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A new canteen truck staffed by trained Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services responders from the Massachusetts Division entered into service in time for the 128th Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15ththanks to the donation of a generous donor.
The Salvation Army’s new custom canteen truck took 18 months to build and arrive. It was made pos...
Two years after Hurricane Ian ravaged coastal Southwest Florida’s Port Charlotte Community, The Salvation Army of Port Charlotte celebrated National Volunteer Month. Their new mobile canteen was launched at the same time as they celebrated their army of volunteers in Charlotte and DeSoto counties. A grant from the Charlotte Community Foundation helped make the purchase possible.
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The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services teams have continued to serve in the Texas panhandle as firefighters work to contain the wildfires that have ravaged the area. As residents return, many to homes that are completely lost, trained Emotional and Spiritual Care workers are on hand to encourage, pray and listen to those devastated by the tragic situation.
As people in Ukraine and surrounding countries continue to navigate the devastation of the February 24th, 2022 Russian invasion and ongoing conflict, The Salvation Army remains committed to providing aid and support to affected individuals and families. Today, two years after the initial invasion, The Salvation Army reflects on the significant impact made on the lives of countless individuals and commun...
As dangerous wildfires continue to burn and spread rapidly in the Texas panhandle, volunteers and staff from The Salvation Army Service Units are actively serving firefighters, first responders and survivors in Gray, Carson, Roberts and Hutchinson Counties.
Critical fire weather increased recently due to warmer temperatures and increased wind g...
Over the last decade, overdose deaths have surged nationwide as highly potent synthetic substances like fentanyl continue to flood the illicit drug market. In San Francisco, the crisis has spiraled even more drastically.
The Salvation Army’s The Way Out is an on-demand recovery-focused homeless initiative. People can enter the program six days ...
Since its inception, The Salvation Army has been at the forefront of the fight against human trafficking around the world, including in the Western U.S., where the organization served 183 trafficking survivors in 2023.
Globally, the International Labor Organization reported nearly 28 million people in forced labor situations in 2021. In the Wes...
The Community and Family Services team at The Salvation Army in Burlington, Ontario has a clear goal for the community events they’re hosting this year. Their objective is for everyone to connect, socialize, and take a break from the screens.
The event to kick off this initiative for community connection was a family games night held at The Salvation Army’s Burlington Commun...
The Salvation Army’s music programs for children are legendary, but what about kids who don’t want to sing or play an instrument? At the Astoria, N.Y., Corps in Queens, they can join a children’s painting and art program known as “Brilliant Brushes” instead.
Lieutenant Alex Vargas, the corps officer in Astoria bought canvases, brushes, and pain...
The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit’s Bed & Bread Program serves more than 4,600 meals each day to men, women and children who would otherwise go without. That’s nearly 1.7 million meals every year. In addition, the Bed & Bread Program provides nearly 52,000 nights of shelter annually. Hats, gloves, socks, personal supplies and blankets are often distributed, along with the meals.
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The PRSA (Public Relations Society of America) Pittsburgh Renaissance Awards honor the Pittsburgh area’s best public relations, marketing, and communications campaigns and projects. This year, The Salvation Army of Western Pennsylvania and PMI Digital were recognized for their video spot for The Salvation Army’s LIGHT Project. LIGHT stands for Leading Individuals Gracefully out of Human Trafficking.
Situated in Santa Monica, California, Crimson Mediterranean Cookhouse and Society Kitchen restaurants provide dining experiences centered around vibrant cuisine and a warm atmosphere. But for a growing number of Salvation Army Santa Monica Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) graduates, the eateries serve an additional purpose.
“This was the first...
March Madness season has arrived as football season fades and basketball has taken its turn on center stage. Meanwhile, the East Harlem Hoops program at The Salvation Army’s Manhattan Citadel is as strong as ever and making a huge difference in the community.
“We get all kinds of young men from the community here for basketball,” says Lieutenan...
The Salvation Army remains dedicated to assisting survivors and first responders with critical services before, during, and after disaster events. To better their ability to serve, The Salvation Army Southern Territory, in partnership with the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, recently hosted a Mental Health First Aid training for many of their Emergency Disaster.
Every Wednesday, The Salvation Army in Brockville, Ontario, hosts a fun initiative called the Kids’ Club. This program provides children with learning, games, and even a meal after school. Additionally, it serves as a bridge to connect new families with The Salvation Army.
The program runs from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. And it’s open to students betwee...
Throughout the entire school year, The Salvation Army in Abbotsford, B.C., runs a program that allows students ranging from kindergarten to 12th grade to have access to nutritious snacks at any time while at school. The program is called Pantry34.
This initiative started over 15 years ago to fill a need and to complement other school meal progr...
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