Army helps bombing and flood victims
Mumbai, India hit simultaneously by train bombings, heavy rains and severe localized flooding. Salvation Army officers in India were holding a meeting at their headquarters in Mumbai when news arrived that there had been explosions on trains in the city. Commissioner
In Biloxi, volunteers ready for ‘long haul’
by Anne Rochell Konigsmark - To understand how long Gulf Coast hurricane recovery is going to take, visit this city’s Volunteer Village. Built beneath the aging bleachers of a high school football field, the “village” houses a volunteer community of strangers from
Tucson Amphi Corps—something for everyone
Corps expands outreach through creative ministry. by Rachel Southard - Striving to touch the lives of as many community members as possible in an ever-growing city has led Captains David and Erin Kauffman of Tucson’s Amphi Corps to become quite creative in
Tucson’s ARC fosters fellowship through rehabilitation
Beneficiaries find acceptance and support at Tucson ARC. At the recently renovated Tucson Adult Rehabilitation Center, constant smiles light the faces of employees and beneficiaries, despite the realization that the program is not all fun and games. “We try to create
Hospitality and Creativity
Hospitality House protects Tucson’s homeless from extreme weather 61-year-old facility impacts the lives of individuals and families. by Rachel Southard - Hospitality House serves as a men’s and women’s shelter and an emergency shelter for families. Originally built 61 years ago as a
Scout’s project helps Army
by Roger Miller - It’s 8:30 on a Saturday morning. Most teenagers are still hours away from getting their day started; not 17 year-old John Kleinheksel. He’s leading a group of volunteers at The Salvation Army’s warehouse in Denver. They have
Young and old bond in Santa Monica
Crossroads School and Silvercrest residence join forces. by BOB BEARCHELL - Crossroads School students and Silvercrest residents pose with Administrator Peter Linstead (far left) and teacher Diana Lynn Arnold (fourth from right). The second grade class at Crossroads School in Santa Monica,
Float wins top award
Army takes Grand Marshal’s trophy in annual Portland event. by KATIE DE MUTH - The Salvation Army’s entry in Portland’s 99th Annual Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade was awarded the Grand Marshal’s award. Beauty, pageantry, music, dancing, horses, flowers…and The Salvation Army!
San Francisco breaks ground on new Kroc Center
Construction of the first of the second generation of Kroc Centers is under way. by Jennifer Byrd - Supervisor Chris Daly hands a certificate of honor from the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to Major Joe Posillico during groundbreaking ceremonies for the
Reignite passion
Aggressive Christianity conference to focus on practical expressions of faith. by Kyle Smith - The Aggressive Christianity conference leaders are sending a call to prayer out to all blood and fire Salvation Army soldiers. Why? Because there is a world sinking in degradation
DOES IT OFFEND YOU?
The Salvation Army raises awareness at the World Cup Soccer’s World Cup competition, held this summer in Germany, had not only its bright but also its dark side—evident in the approximately 40,000 women who traveled to the country to work as
Human Trafficking
Salvation Army volunteers campaign against human trafficking at World Cup games. by Kevin Donovan - The Salvation Army launched a campaign to raise awareness of human trafficking at the World Cup and make known that although prostitution may be legal in many