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Roots of Freedom

The Salvation Army’s International Social Justice Commission in New York City, is pleased to unveil a landmark report on the worldwide movement’s response to modern slavery and human trafficking.
Roots of Freedom outlines some of the progress around the four objectives from the Fight for Freedom strategy made in 2020. It was a year described as one of ‘laying down roots and foundations to support and make allowance for localized and contextualized responses to bloom and grow’.
 
Roots of Freedom provides readers with highlights of actions undertaken through the year to address each of eight focus areas: Prayer, Prevention, Participation, Protection, Partnership, Prosecution, Policy and Proof.
The report can be downloaded from the Social Justice Commission’s website at SAR.MY/ROOTS OF FREEDOM

Planting Trees

Deforestation contributes to more and more carbon dioxide emissions building up in the atmosphere around the globe which we know is harmful to the environment. To help combat these effects, The Salvation Army in Pakistan has a new initiative, called “Green Pakistan”.
The development team created this initiative to plant trees at a number of Salvation Army churches, communities, Territorial Headquarters, and the local training college. Plants were donated by Awan Sports Industries through Christian Care Foundation. This initiative brings together the community, helps the environment, and adds even more beauty to the local area.
 
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William Booth Educare

Salvation Army Early Childhood Education Centers are an integral part of The Salvation Army in New Zealand’s holistic ministry to families. These centers exist to empower people, equip children for life, and offer a life-changing relationship with Jesus.
At the William Booth Educare center, a strong emphasis is placed on allowing children to learn through play. The Center provides individualized learning programs based on each child's interest, using a varied range of opportunities and experiences.
The Ministry of Education's early childhood curriculum is woven throughout with the emphasis on the learning partnership between teachers, parents, and family. The curriculum ensures that children are taught literacy and numeracy skills in an age-appropriate manner.
 
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Kettle365

The Salvation Army in Memphis, Tennessee partnered with WREG News Channel 3 for the first ever Kettle365 Telethon called- Need Knows No Season.
The telethon helped raise awareness about The Salvation Army’s year-round programs and services with three specially produced client video stories. A virtual tour of The Salvation Army in Memphis was premiered to give donors and potential donors an inside look at the Purdue Center of Hope, as in-person tours have been limited during the pandemic.
Donors and potential donors were encouraged to set up monthly recurrent, or one-time gifts to help fund operations. The inaugural event raised over $13,500 in donations.
to learn more, visit: https://salvationarmymemphis.org/
 

Briarwood Family Residence

According to the Coalition for the homeless, in New York City, the homeless population is 67 percent higher than a decade ago, while the number of homeless single adults is 142 percent higher.
The Briarwood Family Residence is a Salvation Army shelter located in Jamaica New York that offers support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
 
The primary goal for anyone entering Briarwood is to return back to the community independently by being able to sustain themselves in a healthy way.
 
The program team is intentional about creating a safe and fun environment for the children while their parents focus on next steps in their journey. Every family is referred to Care for the Homeless which is on site two days a week, giving Covid assistance and information. Housing and employment specialists also come alongside families to help residents with their needs.
 
To learn more, visit https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/greater-new-york/
 

Café Hope

The Salvation Army in Morgantown, West Virginia has recently expanded their community meal service operations by opening the doors of Café Hope.
Federal coronavirus relief money funded renovations to a former Ramada Inn building that included a new roof, plumbing, and a fully commercial kitchen where The Salvation Army will now prepare and serve dinner, Monday through Friday.
Lieutenant Sheldon Greenland with The Salvation Army of Morgantown states;
 
“Throughout our history, The Salvation Army has sought to provide nourishment and comfort to those in need. We nourish the soul with our ministry, and we nourish the body with programs such as this,”
The Salvation Army of Morgantown has served 85-90 take-out meals each evening from their church location throughout the pandemic and now, Café Hope will allow for The Salvation Army to serve up to 350 meals.
To learn more about The Salvation Army of Morgantown, visit https://salvationarmypotomac.org/Morgantown/
 

Love and Care

The Salvation Army believes that older members of society deserve to be treated with dignity, and to receive care when needed, in an environment which will enhance quality of life.
The Salvation Army has 12 residential care homes and one regulated adult day center across the United Kingdom and Ireland. Each home provides love and care for older people, many of whom live with physical, sensory and cognitive impairments such as dementia and who need assistance with some or all aspects of their daily living.
 
Salvation Army staff are trained in caring for residents with dementia. Care planning includes activities designed to engage residents with dementia, and are intended to facilitate the maintenance of skills, support communication, cope with memory loss and encourage hobbies and everyday activities. Some of the care homes have ‘reminiscence rooms’ and specialized activities to support and stimulate those living with dementia.
 
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Still Here, Still Serving

Under the banner of “Still Here, Still Serving,” The Salvation Army held a wreath-laying ceremony at the gravesite of General John J. Pershing in Arlington National Cemetery at the end of National Salvation Army Week.
In 1917, General John J. Pershing permitted some 250 Salvation Army officers to cross the Atlantic Ocean and serve U.S. soldiers at the front lines of WWI. Famously known as ‘Doughnut Lassies,’ these officers would provide comfort, food, drinks, and moral support to soldiers returning from the horrors of trench warfare.
The wreath-laying ceremony reaffirmed The Salvation Army’s commitment to serving veterans and the American people while honoring the U.S. Armed Forces and General John J. Pershing for their friendship and service during some of the darkest times in world history.
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Space Trivia

Did you know that The Salvation Army Flag has been to the Moon?
In April 1972, three small Salvation Army flags took a trip to the moon and back! They went with Captain John W. Young, USN, commander of Apollo 16. This was the fifth manned mission to the Moon
 
And now, as of February 2021, The Salvation Army is now represented on Mars as well.
The Salvation Army of Brazos County in Texas submitted its name to be microscopically engraved on a silicon chip and placed on the Mars Rover that launched in July of 2020. With a successful landing of the rover in mid-February, The Salvation Army is represented along with the other nearly 11 million names on Mars!
 
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Hope In india

The Salvation Army across India is responding as daily recorded cases of COVID-19 reach unprecedented levels.
The international movement operates a number of hospitals and clinics across the subcontinent. Salvation Army hospitals in several areas are now admitting large numbers of patients with COVID symptoms, as demand in the national system exceeds capacity.
From a national perspective, India’s National Executive Officer, says: ‘At present, what we can do is bring hope as a reality to the people who are losing hope.’
The international leader of The Salvation Army, General Brian Peddle, has written to Salvationists in India stating, “Your country and its people have captured the attention of the world due to the present surge of COVID and its impact upon families, neighbors and communities.”
The General also encouraged Salvationists by quoting Joshua 1- reminding them to be strong and courageous and reiterated the importance of cooperating with government public health instruction and following sound hygiene practices.
To read the full story, visit www.sar.my/news