I’m no farmer!
I'm no farmer! by Kelly Pontsler - I’m a city girl, through and through. I love the motion and commotion of city life. I love the sights and sounds and smells (OK, maybe not ALL the smells) of the city. I love
Elsewhere in the world
Elsewhere in the world by New Zealand—NZ Management magazine and global business consulting company Hay Group have rated The Salvation Army New Zealand’s “Most Reputable” not-for-profit organization. Evaluators based their decisions on effective leadership, well-developed strategic plans and objectives, transforming lives and
FrontLines – News briefs of the West
by Karen Gleason - May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else…. May he strengthen your hearts so that you will be blameless and holy in the presence of our God and Father
Promoted to Glory
Promoted to Glory Envoy Clinton D. Steele Sr. Following a long illness, lifelong Salvationist Envoy Clinton D. Steele Sr. was promoted to Glory on Sept. 18, 2010, from Johnson City, Tenn. He was born on Nov. 5, 1919. Steele was a bandmaster for
Promoted to Glory
Promoted to Glory Commissioner Muriel Taylor Commissioner Muriel Taylor was promoted to Glory on Sept. 14, 2010, from her home in Largo, Fla. Her husband of 67 years, Orval Taylor, daughter Kathleen and son Michael surrounded her. Muriel was born to Scottish immigrants,
Leadership group remodels Salvation Army study room
Turlock Corps serves community with an after-school program. by Andrea Goodwin - Seven years ago the Salvation Army opened a children’s activity room in the Turlock Corps Community Center. The room has been used every day during the school year as an
Shelter from the storm
Transitional housing is a start toward wholeness. by Sue Schumann Warner - Life goes on in Haiti. Nine months after the devastating earthquake that killed 230,000, injured more than 300,000, and left 1.3 million homeless, Haiti’s needs continue: shelter, sanitation, stability…and hope. In Port-au-Prince,
Chilean fishermen receive “Salvation Army” boats
Salvation Army helps victims of earthquake and tidal wave. Boats painted with Salvation Army colors and featuring the Army shield were presented to several families whose lives were devastated by the 2010 earthquake and tidal wave in Chile. The Salvation Army
Uganda landslide–six months later
Salvation Army in Uganda continues to help villagers affected by landslides. Heavy rains in March 2010 caused devastating landslides in Uganda, killing hundreds and making thousands homeless. The Salvation Army continues to assist victims of the disaster. On March 1, 2010, a
Salvation Army in Paraguay celebrates 100 years
God's work continues to develop in this South American country. The Salvation Army in Paraguay recently observed its centennial, with celebrations that both looked to the future and recalled significant past achievements in this country of limited resources, political turmoil and
The Salvation Army takes to the skies
The Army can use your frequent flyer miles to help others. Did you know you can donate your frequent flyer miles from United and Delta airlines to The Salvation Army? These days, as airlines make changes within their companies to cut costs,
An international effort to eradicate poverty
Part six in a New Frontier series of eight by Christin Davis - In an eight-part series, New Frontier is exploring the United Nations’ eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to eradicate poverty and achieve basic human rights for all people, and detailing