Camping–a hot topic
Army summer camps offer refuge and fun. In a year plagued by financial hardship for many and unusual summer flu outbreaks nationwide, The Salvation Army continued to reach out through its summer camp ministry. Located in the mountains, deserts and beaches,
IT–keeping the Army up to date
Recent IT achievements and developments by Richard Frreeman While the Salvation Army’s Information Technology (IT) Department keeps the Western Territory current with computer hardware and software, its work does not stop there. The department also provides training to users in the field,
Newest Kroc Center to open in Salem
Oregon center prepares for September 26 ribbon cutting. by Sue Schumann Warner - After 14 months of construction—and four years of comprehensive planning—The Salvation Army’s newest Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center will open its doors in Salem, Ore., on September
The ultimate promotion
InProcess by Glen Doss, Major - As I opened the package, my eyes lit upon a name, and my heart leaped. The words, “Stephen Sutter,” were engraved in gold on the cover of a very worn black Bible. My eyes teared. I had
“Hand up” for the homeless
Metro Denver expands transitional housing services. by Roger Miller - In keeping with its tradition of providing “a hand up, rather than a hand out,” the Metro Denver Salvation Army announced a plan to direct its homeless resources towards the expansion of
New clothes for school
Target partners with the Army to provide school clothes. On August 11, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., The Salvation Army and Target partnered in a first-time back-to-school shopping sprees program for elementary children grades k-6. Target selected 10 stores nationwide—three
Forty-three new cadets
Welcome the Ambassadors of Holiness on Sept. 12. Commissioners Philip and Patricia Swyers extend a warm invitation to you to be part of an exciting moment in our territory’s history, as we publicly welcome 43 new cadets representing all ten divisions
General Clifton meets the Secretary-General of the United Nations.
General Clifton meets the Secretary-General of the United Nations. General Shaw Clifton traveled to New York, meeting with Mr. Ban, Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations. Accompanying the General were Commissioner Helen Clifton, world president of Women's Ministries; Commissioner Christine MacMillan,
On the Corner
Relationships by Robert Docter - Life happens amid interpersonal relationships. It is never a solo number – never just all you or all me – always you and me with others. It’s much more like a choir – a group of people sharing
The horn of my salvation
the spiceBox by Sharon Robertson, Lt. Colonel - The altar, gruesome, steaming with the blood of the sacrifice. Now that the goal was in sight, it was as though his body was drained of strength. A part of him wanted nothing more
The ultimate promotion
InProcess by Glen Doss, Major - As I opened the package, my eyes lit upon a name, and my heart leaped. The words, “Stephen Sutter,” were engraved in gold on the cover of a very worn black Bible. My eyes teared. I had