The Salvation Army Potomac Youth

05/26/2026

During Youth Councils “Beloved” weekend, our young people packed “Loads of Love” packets with prayer, purpose, and compassion. ❤️

This week, The Salvation Army National Capital Area Command has begun distributing them to clients through centers across the region — turning a simple act of service into real encouragement for people who need it most.

To every young person who packed, prayed, donated, and served: thank you for being the hands and feet of Jesus. Your love is reaching farther than you know.

Loads of Love 💙🧺

Our camp kids spent time giving back in a BIG way by packaging “Loads of Love” laundry kits for families at our Turning Point Center and seniors in our Seniors Choice program.

From soap to smiles, every bag was packed with care and compassion to help our neighbors feel supported and loved. 🫶

It’s never too early to learn how to do the most good. ❤️

05/18/2026

EXCITING NEWS FOR THE POTOMAC DIVISION!

God is continuing to call and raise up leaders for His Kingdom, and we are thrilled to celebrate our newest accepted candidates for officership in the Southern Territory! ❤️

Please join us in congratulating our 5 Formally Accepted Candidates:
• Hansam & Angel Jang — Annapolis, MD
• Younkab Kim & Eunyoung Park — Alexandria Landmark, VA
• Christopher Paladino — Charleston Citadel, WV

And our 2 Preliminary Accepted Candidates:
• Phillip & Katelyn Paul — Cambridge, MD

We praise God for His calling upon their lives and their willingness to say YES to serving others through ministry and mission!

Join us as we celebrate these candidates at the upcoming Candidate’s Farewell on:
The Salvation Army Alexandria Corps
Saturday, May 31 @ 3:00 PM
Following the service, we’ll continue the celebration outdoors with food trucks, fun, and fellowship for the whole division! You won’t want to miss this special opportunity to gather together and celebrate what God is doing across our division.

The 2026 session theme is RESCUED, “...For He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son He loves.” Colossians 1:13

05/07/2026

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Ok 2026 Rappahannock Staff, here's the most anticipated information of the summer...the color board to coordinate your daily fits! Prepare accordingly!

04/16/2026

Mark your calendars for TYI registration! It’s coming quickly and we know you don’t want to miss this incredible week!

Countdown to TYI starts now ⏳
Registration opens May 1.

04/13/2026

applications still open at: https://www.camprappahannock.org/summer-staff/

03/27/2026

Beloved in Action 🤍 LOADS OF LOVE

Last week at Youth Councils, we didn’t just talk about being the Beloved, we lived it.

Rooted in 1 John 4, we were reminded that God also commands us to love our neighbor. And together, our young people stepped into that calling in a powerful, tangible way.

Through our Beloved in Action tent, we assembled over 1,000 “Loads of Love” laundry care packages, each one a simple but meaningful expression of dignity, care, and compassion.

These packages will bless families at The Salvation Army Turning Point Center in Washington, DC, a two-year transitional housing program supporting single mothers (ages 18–30) and their children. Turning Point provides a safe and stable environment where families can stay together while mothers pursue education, grow in life skills, build financial stability, and step into a future filled with hope.

This is what love looks like.
Love that sees.
Love that serves.
Love that reaches into the depths of our neighborhoods.

We are holding these moments close to our heart, watching our young people move beyond words and into action, reflecting the very heart of God.

03/24/2026