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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

The General to Lead Live-streamed Launch of Significant Salvation Army Soldiership Resources

Salvationists and friends are invited to share in the launch of two significant new books that have been published by our International Headquarters

The Salvation Army in California and Arizona, USA, Demonstrates ‘Love is Kind’ to Asylum Seekers

Every day, emergency response teams do what they can to feed, clothe and safely transfer these vulnerable people to new homes

The Salvation Army’s Strawberry Field Partners in International ‘Song for Kindness’ Contest

The Song for Kindness contest aims to raise spirits during the dark days of the pandemic and offers musicians an opportunity to gain international exposure

Women in Leadership: Beyond COVID-19

Major Deborah Robinson (AUS) explores what she has learned through her experiences leading through the pandemic.

Roots of Freedom Offers Glimpses of Salvation Army’s Progress in Countering Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking

Roots of Freedom outlines some of the progress around the four objectives from the Fight for Freedom international strategy made in 2020

International Leaders Virtual Conversations Conclude in Spirit of Unity and Praise

As leaders expressed their thanks for this opportunity, there was a spirit of unity and hope as, together, they moved forward in ministry and service

Salvation Army Serves as COVID Second Wave Worsens in India

Salvation Army hospitals now admitting COVID patients as demand in national system exceeds capacity

Learning Pathways Launches on 27 April 2021

The Salvation Army launches a distance learning opportunity for people passionate about engaging with their community

Statement: HRH Prince Philip

General Brian Peddle has sent a personal letter to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II