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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...

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

Sir Boyd Tunnock with the territorial leaders of the United Kingdom and Ireland Territory
United Kingdom and Ireland

Order of Distinguished Auxiliary Service: Sir Boyd Tunnock

One of The Salvation Army’s highest honours has been awarded to ‘Scotland’s most famous baker’, Sir Boyd Tunnock

The Salvation Army prepares to celebrate 160th anniversary

One-hundred-and-sixty years ago next month, on 2 July 1865, evangelist William Booth preached to a crowd of people in a large tent in the East End of...

Chief of the Staff acknowledges vital partnership during USA National Headquarters visit

The Salvation Army’s Chief of the Staff Commissioner Edward Hill has visited the movement’s USA National Headquarters (NHQ) in Alexandria, Virginia.
Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd in St. Peter's Square
Ecumenism

General’s representative meets Pope Leo XIV; attends inauguration mass

Lieut-Colonels Andrew and Darlene Morgan joined representatives from other churches and faiths at the Vatican to meet Pope Leo XIV

Major Velena Iga (centre) with her award, alongside Melania Trump and Marco Rubio
Modern slavery and human trafficking
Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands
Women

International Woman of Courage: Major Velena Iga

Papua New Guinea officer, Major Velena Iga, was one of eight women to receive the International Women of Courage Award in April

The Salvation Army’s global spiritual life survey is live!

Everyone linked to The Salvation Army is invited to participate in an online survey

Emergency response updates

Volunteers unload supplies from a Salvation Army emergency vehicle

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

A partially collapsed hotel in Myanmar

Earthquake in Myanmar

The Salvation Army mobilises resources following the deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake

The remains of houses after the wildfires.

Wildfires in South Korea

The Salvation Army is engaged in emergency relief efforts following the single biggest wildfire ever recorded in South Korea

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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

Interview: ‘Food has been handed out as Lviv smoulders’

Captain Matthew Beatty explains how The Salvation Army has been supporting people who have fled Ukraine and those still in the country.
Congo (Brazzaville)

The General Enrols more than 550 Junior and Senior Soldiers in Congo (Brazzaville) Territory

The Salvation Army's international leaders had opportunities to meet people from across the Republic of Congo and Gabon.

Salvation Army Responds to Tragic Texas Elementary School Shooting (Uvalde, TX)

The Salvation Army has been providing much-needed support in the city of Uvalde, Texas following a mass shooting.

‘Everyone Everywhere’ offers glimpses of Salvation Army’s global impact in countering modern slavery and human trafficking

The Salvation Army launches a landmark report on its global response to modern slavery and human trafficking.

Women Supporting Women: Ruth

In the first of our reflective series, 'Women Supporting Women', we take a look at the Book of Ruth.

Humanitarian Aid offered by The Salvation Army in response to Russia/Ukraine War

The Salvation Army has continued to respond to the humanitarian crisis unfolding across Europe.

A warm welcome compensates for cold spring weather in Sweden

In addition to public meetings, the commissioners visited territorial headquarters in Stockholm to meet staff and officers.

Salvationists and friends give thanks for the life of General John Larsson

The congregation at William Booth College and thousands watching online celebrated and gave thanks for the life of General Larsson.

Still Rolling Stones: An Easter Message

Commissioner Rosalie Peddle, World President of Women's Ministries, shares an Easter message for 2022.