Overstock.com Helps Redesign Salvation Army Women's Shelter

Overstock.com is internationally known as O.co, sponsored and furnished a retro modern living room at this past weekend's BlogPodium, Canada's largest conference for design and lifestyle bloggers. After providing the living room as a retreat for participants of the BlogPodium, the online retailer donated the entire contents of the space to The Salvation Army's Kate Booth House in Vancouver, B.C. Kate Booth House operates as a confidentially...

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David Jeffrey, Appointee for Member, President’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships

David Jeffrey is National Commander at The Salvation Army USA National Headquarters, a position he has held since 2013.  Mr. Jeffrey has served in a variety of roles at The Salvation Army since 1972. He served from 2011 to 2013 as the Territorial Commander for The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory and from 2007 to 2011, Mr. Jeffrey served as National Chief Secretary at The Salvation Army USA National Headquarters. From 2001 to 2006,...

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Retired General to Write Next Volume of Salvation Army History - Volume 9 to cover the years 1995-2015.

General André Cox has decided that the next volume of The Salvation Army’s official history will be written by General Shaw Clifton (Rtd). The new volume will be number nine in a series whose first volume was published in 1947. General Clifton will not be the first international leader to write a volume of the Army’s history. Volume Seven – covering the years from 1946 to 1977 – was written in retirement by General Frederick Coutts. Like General...

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That Homeless Lady and Dog in the Nearby Alley Need Your Help.

It’s a common sight here in Los Angeles; homeless men and women with a dog on a leash or a cat curled up on the blanket beside them. Who can blame them. In many cases, their animal companion might be their closest friend. The only one left who hasn’t mistreated, judged or rejected them. Have you ever wondered where a homeless job searcher would keep their pet while looking for work? Showing up for an interview with a dog on a leash or a birdcage...

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L.A. Clippers & Chris Paul bless Salvation Army in Compton, CA

ere at The Salvation Army, we love a do-gooder! One of our favorites is Chris Paul of the L.A. Clippers. Paul’s family foundation is responsible for a lot of good around Los Angeles as is the very generous team he plays for. Last month, we got to see what the Chris Paul Family Foundation and Denise Booth’s crew from the L.A. Clippers Foundation did to create an environment for learning and play at The Salvation Army in Compton, California. Their...

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