The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) is providing food, beverage, and spiritual support to survivors and first responders following the severe tornado activity in Moore, OK and surrounding impacted areas on May 20.

Even though the Denver area had record snow this year, it didn’t keep Robert Armstrong from meeting his commitment to lead a Bible study at The Salvation Army’s Crossroads Shelter every Sunday. He walks the 2-3 mile distance each time, snowing or not.

Though it’s happening halfway across the world, Salvation Army fans here in the US are rooting for Takasa – “The Artists Known As Salvation Army” to win the Eurovision Song Contest. Ranging in age from 21 to 95 (the oldest Eurovision contestant ever) the band members are Salvation Army soldiers brought together by a shared gift of music and love of God.

Everywhere we have a presence, people who are struggling are finding a way out with the help of a caring friend at The Salvation Army. The story below is a wonderful example of a life redeemed by God’s love and the outstretched arm of our Army.

Next week is National Salvation Army Week! You can celebrate National Salvation Army Week too and let us honor YOU for the great work you do caring for senior citizens, the environment, homeless people, shelter animals, at-risk kids, or any other cause or concern that moves you to action.

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center in San Francisco recently put out a call for local artists to participate in their Transformed Treasures event! Artists of all types were invited to make over items found at our Family Stores to be auctioned off at a luncheon event on Saturday, May 4.

With the arrival of Spring, The Salvation Army in Yuba Sutter, Calif. has begun taking their coffee cart outside so they can greet people who are lining up for social services with a hot cup of joe or a bottle of water in Jesus’ name.

The Salvation Army loves its friends in corporate America, especially the ones who come bearing donuts! For three years, the good folks at Entenmann’s have helped us celebrate National Donut Day – this year on Friday, June 7 – with a sweet promotion. Through June 15, Entenmann’s Bakery will donate $1 to The Salvation Army for every person who “likes” the Entenmann’s Facebook page, up to $30,000.