Salvation Army
After a decade of sex abuse education in Africa, Freely in Hope pivots to American churches
By Fiona André — June 22, 2023
(RNS) — The organization’s shift to North America was prompted by numerous recent sexual abuse scandals in American churches.
Inflation boosts demand at food banks as pandemic anti-hunger measures fall away
By Haley Barker, Riley Farrell, and Marika Proctor — July 6, 2022
(RNS) — While President Biden recently signed the Keep Kids Fed Act, extending free meal programs for schoolchildren, many stopgaps funded during the pandemic have ended or are only available in some states.
A gift of Christmas joy for the children of the incarcerated
By Luis Andres Henao and Mariam Fam — December 23, 2021
(AP) — One program works with prison chaplains to reach inmates interested in sending gifts to their children.
Waging war against the Salvation Army
By Ed Stetzer — December 23, 2021
(RNS) — If concern on the right about cancel culture is legitimate, it must start at home.
Dallas faith groups help shelter homeless Texans during deep freeze
By Bob Smietana — February 17, 2021
(RNS) — Local churches and other faith groups have teamed up to help open an emergency warming center for the homeless at the city’s Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.
Salvation Army starts red kettle program early amid ‘tsunami of human need’ caused by pandemic
By Adelle M. Banks — September 14, 2020
(RNS) — Some of the people who have been Salvation Army donors in the past are now among those seeking assistance, a national leader says.
Protecting the homeless in freezing weather
By Thomas Reese — January 19, 2018
WASHINGTON — Local authorities, the nonprofits, the churches and their volunteers are to be commended and supported for helping the homeless survive the recent bitter cold in the nation's capital.
The guy in the red apron: How a Salvation Army bell ringer brings heart to the job
By Bobby Ross Jr. — November 30, 2017
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas (RNS) — Some bell ringers wish passers-by 'Merry Christmas' and hope the kettle fills. But many others have honed strategies for making the most of the uncompensated work — for the Salvation Army and all who come within earshot.
Donations pouring in for Philippines; but it may not be enough
By Gary Strauss — November 14, 2013
(RNS) Americans are opening their wallets and providing financial relief to the typhoon-battered Philippines at a pace that may be the third-highest ever for an overseas disaster, but still not enough to satisfy needs.
SIDEBAR: Evangelical alternatives to the Boy Scouts
By Adelle M. Banks — May 13, 2013
(RNS) They have pledges. They have merit badges. And they may go camping. But they’re not the Boy Scouts.
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