We Get All Kinds of Donations
Some Even Fishy by Judy Vaughn - What better sport than to spend the day fishing on the Pacific, and then take home your catch for dinner? Larry Silva, of the United Anglers Enforcement Committee, has an even better idea. Enjoy the
Western Women Meet Diverse Needs Through Innovative Ministries
FAIRBANKS, ALASKA--(l-r)Major Nila Fankhauser, Major Joann Brodin, Colonel Gwen Luttrell, Major Deborah Green, and Major Virginia Gilman join in presentation of Women's Outreach Ministries contest award. by Sue Schumann - "We are attempting to provide choices to reach people who
Adult Ministries
Seniors Give, Receive Joy by Major Carol Pontsler In good times or not-so-good, Christmas is a time we like to feel everyone will have someone close who cares about them. At Silvercrest residences, adult day care programs, nutrition sites and senior
75 Years as Bandmaster
By Captain Terry Camsey - As long as I can ever remember, my father-in law, Bill Snape, has been a Young People's Bandleader. I first met him at Sheffield, in the UK, where he had been the principal cornet soloist of
Silvercrest Expansion At Colorado Springs
The U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $3.4 million to The Salvation Army for the construction of 50 low-income senior housing units in Colorado Springs, Colo. The funding will allow the second phase of construction, bringing
Nothing Slows Down at Christmas
Senior Programs Edwards Dedicates Anchorage Center By Jenni Ragland - A fresh blanket of snow greeted Commissioner David Edwards, territorial commander, on his arrival in Anchorage, Alaska, to dedicate the Army's newly constructed Serendipity Adult Living Skill & Residential Center. During his address
Edwardses Return From Pacific Islands
Commissioners David and Doreen Edwards returned recently from a 16-day tour of the Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division, accompanied by Divisional Leaders Majors Don and Jan Mowery. More than 200 enthusiastic Salvationists and friends greeted them at their first United Meeting
Celebrities, Politicos, Kick off Kettles
Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber helped kick off The Salvation Army's Kettle Drive on the steps of the State Capitol recently. A Salem/Portland brass ensemble directed by B/M Lars Lignell put listeners into a ready mood for the coming of Christmas. Advisory
General’s Christmas Message
It's Time For Christmas! It's time for Christmas! So quickly have the months slipped by, we may find ourselves unprepared for this festive reminder of the fading year. Still, the rich spiritual meaning of Advent and its promise of cheerful family
Out Town is Like Your Town
Chico, Calif. Winter and the Christmas season mean more activity for everyday operations such as Chico's new homeless shelter, for which a block of 10 motel rooms has been rented. Overseeing this 24 hour program means extra expense for the
Almost as Busy as Santa
Carols & Bells & Baskets & Gifts The season is painted red and green. The sounds are festive as silver bells sprinkle their glow along boulevards, and excitement fills the air. Shopping malls fill with noisy, teaming pushing crowds, credit cards in hand, sloppy,