Supporting our troops by volunteering at home

By: Danni Eickenhorst, Midland Division On Tuesday, November 22, Angel Lewis, Chris Word and their family arrived at the Salvation Army in East St. Louis as volunteers, ready to serve a Thanksgiving luncheon to the church and community at large. The mother and son were on a unique mission to give back. “Over the thanksgiving holiday, [...]

Moving Forward: The Salvation Army Helps Frederick Davis Leave the Past Behind

By: Danni R. Eickenhorst, Content Specialist, Midland Division  At first blush, Frederick Davis does not seem like a man once dodging bullets and strung out on crack, but on a sunny May afternoon, Fred recounts his past in the East St. Louis Salvation Army Corps chapel with candor, including two prison stints and many failed [...]