Soldier Connie Pickering
Soldier Connie Pickering After more than 25 years of faithful service, Salvation Army soldier Connie Pickering recently retired from her position as the Pomona (California) Corps’ secretary, social service director and statistician. Pickering, a long-time soldier in Army, began working at the
Majors Pedro and Maria Yepez
Majors Pedro and Maria Yepez Majors Pedro and Maria Yepez recently retired after many years of service to The Salvation Army. Pedro entered officer training in Mexico City out of the Tijuana, Baja, California, Mexico corps, and was commissioned in 1963 with
Majors David and Elisabeth Clitheroe
Majors David and Elisabeth Clitheroe After 37 plus years of service, Majors David and Elisabeth Clitheroe have retired from officership. They served almost entirely in social service ministries where, leading teams of dedicated staff and volunteer advisors, they were privileged to initiate
Kroc Center youth serves as role model
by Angela Gaines Stephanie Amaya To eighth grader Stephanie Amaya, 14, The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Community Center is her second home, a safe place to experience learning through activities. “The activities keep you off the street,” she said. Amaya lives
Commissioning events fill weekend
by Martin Hunt - The Western Territory will soon celebrate the ordination and commissioning of new officers. Prepared by the teaching they have received at the College for Officer Training, these new pastors and leaders have committed their lives to serving
Alaska cares for abused, neglected kids
by Jenni Ragland - DISPLAYING THE AWARD are (l-r) Lt. Col. Ray Moulton, Anne Choi (executive dir. Booth & Cares for Kids), Majors Mariam and Bob Rudd. The Salvation Army Cares for Kids Program was recently recognized as a Light of
Hope Brigade legacy donors honored in Sierra Del Mar
by Suzi Woodruff Lacey - LT. COLONEL DOUG O’BRIEN presents Hope Brigade Legacy Club member Jacqueline Cook with a certificate of appreciation. When The Salvation Army touches a life lost in darkness of despair, hope is often the first ray of
Hawaii honors Abella
Major Dave Hudson, divisional commander, Mrs. Brigadier Martie Abella, and Major Sharron Hudson, divisional director of Women’s Ministries. Mrs. Brigadier Martie Abella was honored recently during an Older Adult Ministries luncheon at Camp Homelani as the most outstanding OAM member
Intermountain features spy catcher, raises New Hope funds
by Kevin Brocksieck - JUDGE WILLIAM WEBSTER (L) with Joyce and Bob Robinson. Photo courtesy Blue Fox Photography The Intermountain Division held a night of espionage and intrigue, secrets and suspense and spies and spymasters at the Broadmoor Hotel recently.
KaBoom! gives kids a place to play
WORKERS PUT THE finishing touches on a new playground which was financed by an anonymous donation to The Salvation Army. Thanks to two generous—and anonymous—donors and a non-profit organization that cares about kids, the Army has two new playgrounds in
Cheyenne supports Air National Guard troops
At least twice a month, the military personnel from the Wyoming Air National Guard are sent to Iraq as support personnel. The Salvation Army is the only non-governmental agency to provide a service to the military personnel prior to their
Kaua‘i opens new thrift store
by Daniel de Castro - ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS were on hand to greet guests and give away door prizes during the grand opening. Amidst fun and celebration, the people of Kaua‘i recently welcomed The Salvation Army’s new thrift store in Lihue