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Person standing outside red cargo van. Person wears EDS hat and face mask

Actions Speak Louder than Words

Written by Amy Sparks, Registrar In the van, on our way to a homeless shelter, Major Cheri Hobbins ...

nancigasiel June 24, 2020

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Salvation Army offiers wearing face masks bow their heads in prayer, one holds sign honoring George Floyd

A Fearless Church

Minneapolis, MN Prayer Walk, June 2, 2020. Images courtesy Northern Division. Written by Jolie Diepenhorst, Curator The world is ...

nancigasiel June 17, 2020

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A group of men and women posing with US flags and a wreath decorated with glowers and doughnuts

A New Chapter in Doughnut Day History

This oh so tasty annual event is generally said to have begun over 80 years ago on June 6, ...

nancigasiel June 5, 2020

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A group of adults, nurses and babies are seated and standing on the front porch of a building.

The Last Best Friend – The Salvation Army’s Offer of Hope

Babies, officers and advisory board members sit in front of the Omaha, NE Booth Memorial Home and Hospital, c. 1920s. ...

nancigasiel May 14, 2020

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A woman wearing a hat and coat smiles for the camera while packing a cardboard box with food.

Unmasking an Experience during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Written by Amy Sparks, Registrar I find I often use objects to navigate, understand, and reflect on life. While I ...

nancigasiel April 21, 2020

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World War II

A Million Acts of Kindness

“One of my favorite things in the collection is this photo (shown above) from WWII. It represents such a volatile ...

nancigasiel April 6, 2020

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A Salvation Army canteen vehicle shown coming off of a United States Air Force cargo plane.

Emergency Disaster Services

There When You Need Them

“Every time I see this photo, I get misty. Because it means that the cavalry has just arrived.” – Nanci ...

nancigasiel March 30, 2020

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The Salvation Army Central Territory Museum

The Central Territory Museum provides context and relevance for The Salvation Army’s spiritual, theological, chronological, and global activities for The Salvation Army and general public. It collects, preserves, researches, educates, and exhibits materials that reflect the development, ministry, and social work of the Central Territory and its place within The Salvation Army.

The Salvation Army Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

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