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Volunteers unload supplies from a Salvation Army emergency vehicle
Emergency response
USA Southern

The Salvation Army responds to catastrophic Texas floods

Emergency Disaster Services teams are working around the clock to provide meals, drinks and emotional and spiritual care to communities in Central Texas, USA, following the devastating flooding of the Guadalupe River.

A group of young Salvationists in front of the exhibition 'Transforming lives for 160 years'
International Headquarters

Salvation Army celebrates 160 years; anticipates powerful future

Transforming lives and communities since 1865

Salvationists worshipping
USA Southern

Leaders encourage USA Southern to be champions of mission

Commissioners Edward and Shelley Hill inspired and uplifted many at the territory’s commissioning weekend in Atlanta, Georgia

A choir sings on stage
USA Central

Congress underscores unity in Christ and mission

More than 2,200 people gathered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for the Belonging 2025 congress

Drought relief in Kitui

The Salvation Army responds to major drought in Kenya

Donations from around the world have enabled The Salvation Army to respond to the humanitarian crisis in Kenya
General Shaw Clifton (Rtd)

Retired General Shaw Clifton promoted to Glory

General Shaw Clifton (Rtd), The Salvation Army’s 18th beloved international leader, was promoted to Glory on 29 May 2023

An Interview with the General-elect, Commissioner Lyndon Buckingham

The new General-elect, Commissioner Lyndon Buckingham, speaks to Captain Jo Moir in the grounds of Sunbury Court
General-elect, Commissioner Lyndon Buckingham

22nd General of The Salvation Army Elected

Commissioner Lyndon Buckingham has been elected as the 22nd General of The Salvation Army
The President addresses the High Council

Candidates share responses to questions and present speeches

High Council members met to listen to the candidates to be the 22nd General of The Salvation Army and their spouses

2023 High Council: Day Five

A video update from the fifth day of the 2023 High Council
2023 candidates

2023 High Council Nominations Received

Members of the High Council gathered to make their nominations in the first stage of the election of the 22nd General of The Salvation Army

2023 High Council: Day Three

Watch a video update from the third day of the 2023 High Council
High Council chamber

High Council Questions Committee Work Finalised

The members worked diligently throughout the morning to finalise and approve the questions for the candidate for General