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Salvation Army
William and Catherine Booth, Methodist leaders in 19th-century England, founded the mainstream Protestant denomination famous for its Christmastime bell-ringers and vast network of thrift stores in 1865. The Army now boasts operations in 124 countries and over 1.4 million members, who maintain a military organizational structure of soldiers, cadets, and a head general (currently Linda Bond). The Army is considered one of the most effective charities in America, with private donations totaling nearly $2 billion in fiscal year 2007.
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Widespread Helene Misery Stretches Christian Relief Groups
Organizations respond to destruction in Florida, Georgia, and rural Appalachia, but they must pull resources from as far away as Canada.
Seeing Stars, Not Light Pollution
And other responses to our December issue.
Salvation Army Kettles Collect Fewer Coins
The bell-ringing campaign sees 20 percent decline in giving.
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The Big Quit Hits Homeless Ministries
They never stopped serving on the frontlines, but now short-staffed nonprofits are struggling to compete with flexible, virtual work that took off during the pandemic.
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Evangelism Not a Priority in Canadian Churches
Even during crisis of COVID-19, few are finding ways to share their faith, study finds.
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Charities Adapt to Save Christmas from COVID-19
Nonprofits are offering churches more ways to give during a season with fewer in-person gatherings.
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Salvation Army Adapts to Historic Demand During Pandemic
One of the country’s top charities has added millions of meals and shelter beds despite a COVID-19 fundraising crunch.
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Chick-fil-A Stops Giving to Salvation Army, FCA Amid LGBT Protests
Some evangelical supporters consider the shift away from Christian charities a betrayal.
The Justice-Forward Salvation Army
Combined with evangelism, it’s a heady combination.
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How the ‘Faith-Based FEMA’ Are Helping Moore Move On
As President Obama pledges recovery, Christian volunteers aid Oklahoma tornado victims based on what each denomination does best.