Helping the Army deliver the “good”
National Advisory Board meets in San Diego. By Marlene Klotz-Collins Sunny San Diego was the ideal winter backdrop for the January meeting of The Salvation Army’s National Advisory Board (NAB), hosted by the Western Territory and Sierra del Mar Division, under the
Salvation Army volunteer receives national honor
Presidential volunteer award presented to Denver’s Sam Snyder. BY MELISSA McKEWEN Salvation Army volunteer Sam Snyder—an Army soldier since April 2011—received the national Drum Major for Service award on Jan. 10 at the Harbor Light Center in Denver, Colo., where he is
Aloha, Kroc Center
The West’s newest Kroc Center is dedicated in Hawaii. By Bob Docter The impossible dream has become a reality on the island of Oahu. “Isn’t it terrific when dreams come true,” Commissioner James Knaggs, Western territorial commander, said before several hundred guests at
Harvest Initiative set for implementation
Territorial vision to connect corps and ARC. By Brian Bearchell, Major Big things ahead…that’s what Commissioner James Knaggs, Western territorial commander, envisions for the territory. As man of vision and compassion, Knaggs is not likely to let things remain the way they’ve always
Junior soldiers look to the future
Reno young people contemplate what God has planned for them. During a junior soldier class at the Reno (Nev.) Corps, a worksheet prompted the children: “God’s plan for me. Write what you think God has planned for you. Include all the
Tualatin Valley Citadel—looking good
Newly remodeled corps dedicates its facility. The Salvation Army Tualatin Valley Citadel Corps celebrated the completion of its remodeling on Jan. 29. The work ended before Christmas 2011, just in time for the corps to prepare its holiday distributions of toys,
Reno Corps reaches out to community
Corps takes part in Project Homeless Connect and sponsors the Feed the Hungry Feast. The last day in January was busy for The Salvation Army Reno (Nev.) Corps, as it participated in two large-scale events aimed to help the community’s less
Salvation Army in Ukraine Offers Life-Saving Assistance as Temperatures Plummet
As severe cold weather spreads across much of Europe, one of the worst-affected countries is Ukraine, where temperatures have dropped as low as -36 degrees Celsius. More than 120 people are known to have lost their lives because of freezing
U.K.’s Forest-of-Dean Corps moves into a pub
Corps opens in its new facility, the former Bird in Hand, on Feb. 14. The U.K.’s Gloucester Citizen reports that Salvation Army volunteers at the Forest-of-Dean Corps are hoping people will fall in love with their new facility when it opens
Tax help from AARP at The Salvation Army in Gresham
Army partners with AARP to help low-income residents prepare their taxes. Preparing one’s taxes can be confusing without the help of an accountant or tax preparer. To help low-income residents in Oregon’s East Multnomah County prepare their taxes, The Salvation Army’s
“Share a little warmth”
The Salvation Army, a local TV station and a banking chain join forces to deliver winter clothing to the needy. By Lora Marini Baker The Salvation Army Northwest Divisional Headquarters (Wash.) has joined forces with KeyBank and TV station King 5 to
Chief of the Staff and Commissioner Sue Swanson Lead Anniversary Celebrations in Bangor, UK
Salvationist and friends in Bangor, Northern Ireland, celebrated 124 years of witness and ministry in the town with a visit from the Chief of the Staff, Commissioner Barry C. Swanson, and Commissioner Sue Swanson (World President of Women's Ministries). The celebrations