Papa John’s donates $50,000
Social media campaign helps raise awareness. Papa John’s Pizza handed over a $50,000 check donation to The Salvation Army during a presentation at the company’s headquarters in Louisville, Ky., as the result of a successful social media campaign. In February, The Salvation
Active Kids Day in Boston
Reebok partners with Army to curb child obesity. Obesity prevalence among children and adolescents has almost tripled in the last 30 years. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 17 percent (or 12.5 million) of children and
Building collapses on Salvation Army Family Store
Army is on hand to provide services to those in need. Emergency Disaster Service (EDS) crews of The Salvation Army were on the scene after a building collapsed in Philadelphia on June 5, killing six people and injuring 14 others. The building,
Army continues response in Oklahoma
ARC beneficiaries are lending a hand in relief efforts. The Salvation Army continues to provide relief in Oklahoma following the EF5 tornado that struck Moore, Okla., on May 20. Since then, The Salvation Army has provided 48,201 meals, 70,675 drinks, 62,431 snacks,
S.T.E.P.S. members turn tables to say ‘thank you’
Residents of a Sierra del Mar men’s program honor a couple who has served them for 12 years. By Rachael Howard Volunteers Chuck and Eva Noble received Sierra del Mar’s Doing the Most Good Award at the Centre City (Calif.) Corps during
CBRE’s ‘sweet’ program for shelter kids
Real estate giant provides birthday cakes for homeless children. By Kathy Lovin Real estate powerhouse CBRE has a sweet program—called Birthday Cakes and More for Homeless Children—as part of its corporate responsibility plan. Volunteers deliver birthday cakes to kids living in homeless shelters
New camp software designed to expand corps
Camps, campers and corps are more connected than ever. By Millie Bearchell The Salvation Army Western Territory’s Information Technology (IT) department developed a new Camp Management software program that will be instituted in all 10 divisional camps in hopes of increasing the
Army gets support from Angels
Salvation Army Night at Angel Stadium generates over $25,000. By Kevin White During National Salvation Army Week in May, over 350 Salvationists, advisory board members, friends and volunteers attended the annual Salvation Army Night at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., enjoying an
‘Stars’ of the West
The Western Territory recognizes soldiers at the Army of Stars banquet. The Salvation Army Western Territory recognized its “stars” during Commissioning 2013 with an Army of Stars banquet and awards show on June 15. The event honored one soldier from each
front lines/News briefs of the West
“Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; For the Lord God is my strength and song, And he has become my salvation” (Isa. 12:2 NAS). LAKE HAVASU, ARIZ.—Major Larry Feist is race track chaplain at Havasu
New leadership for Staff Songsters
Commissioner James Knaggs appointed Songster Barbara Allen to lead the Western Territory Staff Songsters. Allen, a founding member of the Staff Songsters, brings dynamic and creative leadership to the group as a fifth generation Salvationist. She moved to the U.S. from
Freeman honored for musical leadership
By Kevin White Bandmaster Edward Freeman was recognized at this year’s Commissioning for his 40 years of leadership of the Santa Ana/Tustin Ranch (Calif.) Band. Commissioner James Knaggs presented him with a commemorative conductor’s baton. Freeman was honored earlier at a Musician’s