Salvation Army Today

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

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September 9, 2024 52 secs

Thank you so much for listening to Salvation Army Today. It's been an honor to share these incredible stories of Salvation Army work around the world. We have decided to discontinue this show to focus on our 4 flagship shows, Words of Life, Heartbeat, Palabras de Vida, and Latido.

These four shows are going to now be a part of the LifeAudio Christian podcast network! Learn more at https://www.lifeaudio.com/

And subscribe to our oth...

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In response to the governor of New Mexico declaring a state of emergency, The Salvation Army Southwest Division has deployed an emergency disaster team to provide donation management to aid those affected by the South Fork and Salt fires burning near Ruidoso.

 

Donations of new items are being accepted from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at the Roswell A...

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The Salvation Army Western Division is responding to widespread flooding in Northwest Iowa.

 

A Salvation Army disaster-relief team from Western Divisional headquarters in Omaha arrived in Rock Valley, Iowa, to survey the damage and create a plan to provide support to those impacted by the flooding.

 

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Lost Bridge Village, a rural community of 400, prides itself on its kindness and generosity. However, when a tornado tore through the area, the residents found themselves in dire straits, lacking power, water, and sewer services.

 

"We are so far out that we get forgotten," said Stacey from Lost Bridge Water and Sewer. Even five days post-storm, ...

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For young adults struggling to find their place, The Salvation Army in Guelph, Ont., offers connection and friendship.

 

The Young Adults Drop-In was an initiative that started in 2022. The goal is to create a wellness hub for young adults and build bridges between the community and The Salvation Army.

 

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The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit reminds the public that anyone seeking relief from the scorching temperatures hitting metro Detroit, can visit their local Salvation Army corps community center to stay safe and cool.

 

As heat advisories have been in effect with heat indexes topping 95 degrees in metro Detroit. The nonprofit’s 13 corps communi...

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With the prospect of a tropical storm causing extensive rainfall along the Texas Gulf Coast, The Salvation Army Texas Division is preparing to respond to the affected areas, supporting first responders and affected families with food, hydration and needed supplies.

 

Tropical storm warnings have been issued for parts of the Texas and Mexico coast...

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This year marks 140th year anniversary of the Lansing Capital Area Salvation Army in Lansing Michigan. It all began in 1884, when The Salvation Army came to downtown Lansing. According to news archives, the arrival caused quite a stir in nearby Mason. On May 8th, 1884, the headline on the front-page of the Ingham County News, read “The Salvation Army”. The article went on to say how after three Army off...

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June 13, 2024 1 min

Students often let their reading skills slide in the summer, but not if The Salvation Army’s Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Dayton, Ohio, has anything to say about it.

 

The popular Read and Feed program is back this summer with seven Monday events scheduled at the city’s Stuart Patterson Park. Families can come together for a free...

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In the wake of the powerful storms and tornadoes that have severely impacted Denton, Collin, and Cooke counties in Texas, The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Service (EDS) team, has mobilized three mobile kitchens from Lewisville, Fort Worth, and Sherman and a Rapid Response Unit from Irving to provide critical support to the affected communities.

 

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Over 80 fatalities have been reported in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, with the number expected to rise. Almost 150,000 people have been displaced from their homes.

 

The Guaíba river burst its banks in Porto Alegre, the state capital, flooding parts of the city and surrounding towns.

As soon as the roads are clear,...

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The Salvation Army along with partner agencies are fighting hunger in North Carolina with the initiative called, Bucket Brigade.

 

This is a unique program for families to grow their own portable ‘Grow Buckets while learning how to grow vegetables themselves. This can even help families stretch their grocery budgets.

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For 10 years, The Salvation Army Canoga Park Adult Rehabilitation Center in California has leased a nearby garden plot and brought beneficiaries to cultivate, nurture and harvest crops as part of their rehabilitation journey.

 

For the past decade, the Saturday morning practice of tending the garden for an hour and a half has supported beneficiar...

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From July to December of 2023, The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services team in London, Ontario., worked with other agencies to aid the vulnerable population.

 

The initiative was created by the City of London, who called upon The Salvation Army to assist them. The program, Service Depots at Encampments, provided daily basic needs to peop...

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The Salvation Army of Tallahassee, Florida spent the weekend serving their community following severe weather, including strong winds and tornados, that tore through the State Capital early last Friday morning.

Parts of the city were heavily impacted by the storms, but the outlying areas of Leon County received major storm damages mostly due to the vast number of trees that ...

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The Salvation Army of Columbus Georgia commemorated a significant milestone in its mission to alleviate homelessness with the groundbreaking ceremony for its new Center of Hope on March 25th.

 

Designed to accommodate up to 17 families in need, the Center of Hope aims not only to provide shelter but also to empower individuals with the tools nece...

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After a local community kitchen was a victim of theft, The Salvation Army in Grand Falls, Newfoundland, stepped up to offer their support.

A group of individuals broke into the church in which the Grand Falls Community Kitchen runs. They stole thousands of dollars worth of food and some cookware.

 

Although not a part...

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Southern Oklahoma received a significant impact from one of the 25 tornadoes that swept through the state overnight on April 27th. Amidst the chaos and destruction, The Salvation Army quickly responded, arriving that Sunday evening to provide assistance.

 

Assigned to serve the Marietta Oklahoma area, the Chickasha mobile feeding unit, led by Lt....

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Over the past several days the State of Texas has seen increased severe weather with isolated tornados and flooding around the state. Governor Abbot has declared a state of emergency which releases state assets to help local jurisdictions if needed.

 

The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services have activated to a level II (Escalated Respons...

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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 ...

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