Report from the field
Western Territory officers serving in Poland By C.Patrick Granat, Major The article below provides the full version of Major Granat’s comments, which were summarized in “Taking the Challenge,” in the July 15 New Frontier (Vol. 29, issue 12). Major C. Patrick Granat and
Happenings in Switzerland
Overseas Western Territory officer gives an update. By Kurt Burger, Commissioner The article below provides the full version of Commissioner Burger’s comments, which were summarized in “Taking the Challenge,” in the July 15 New Frontier (Vol. 29, issue 12). Commissioners Kurt and Alicia
Deluge of ducks in Denver
Day camp staffer’s son donates his duck collection to the Denver Red Shield Community Center. Codyjon Herdman, age 9 and son of Denver Red Shield Community Center’s program director Karen Herdman, is growing up and leaving his once revered passion for
Dorm rooms get new faces
Students design dorm rooms using only items purchased from Salvation Army family stores. By Constance Grecco On Aug. 25-31, The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) in Happy Valley, Ore., will partner with 12 students from Multnomah University to present the “Design
Salvation Army youth wins the chance of a lifetime.
California boy sings the National Anthem at a Giants baseball game. By Melissa Felkins Eandi Sosa Valenzuela had the chance of a lifetime July 24 when he sang the National Anthem in front of a sold-out crowd at AT&T Park for a
Serving the Army and the homeless
Emergency shelter executive director recognized for her work. By Constance Grecco Shannon Singleton, executive director at The Salvation Army Female Emergency Shelter (SAFES) in Portland, Ore., received an award from the Coordinating Committee to End Homelessness (CCEH) at its Achievement Awards Ceremony
Modesto Red Shield Corps receives a makeover
The sports and event facility is expanded and updated. God smiled on The Salvation Army Modesto (Calif.) Red Shield Corps in the four months leading to the recognition of its facility makeover on July 13. Through the collective efforts of the Andrew
Army serves as Maui prepares
Salvation Army volunteer team assists island’s first responders. By Daniel de Castro A group of Salvation Army volunteers on Maui provided food, water and supplies during a Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) drill as first responders tested their skills in preparation for
What has God entrusted to you?
By Grace Dickinson, Southwest Division Protecting the Mission coordinator Casey Anthony brought child abuse to the forefront of mainstream media. According to The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration on Children, Youth and Families, almost five children in the U.S.
Depot Family Crisis Center beautified
Rotary Club finances the center’s new look. The Marysville (Calif.) Rotary Club recently went “green,” wrapping up a $17,500 landscaping project at The Salvation Army Depot Family Crisis Center. Earlier, Yuba Sutter Corps Officer Captain Tom Stambaugh, a Rotary Club member for
Salvation Army Raises the Bar in Legal World
The Salvation Army in Australia launched a high-end commercial law firm to raise money for a humanitarian service that provides legal advice and representation to people in need. In a world first for The Salvation Army, Salvos Legal operates independently of
A cup of compassion
Ontario, Canada, children raise money for famine relief in East Africa. Ba Caroline Franks “They really need our help, so I decided to help them,” Liam SAID. “That’s what The Salvation Army does.” Liam Downey may only be 9 years old but he