Western officers graduate from Nazarene Bible College
By Jeff Martin, Major - Two Salvation Army Western Territory officers—Captain Terrence Masango and Major Nancy Helms-Cox—received bachelors degrees in 2014 from Nazarene Bible College, along with one officer from the Central Territory and one from the Southern Territory. The college, located
2014-15 MyServe program participants announced
The Salvation Army Western Territorial Youth Department announced the names of the five individuals selected for participation in the 2014-2015 MyServe program: Chelcee Humphrey—Eugene (Ore.) Corps, Cascade Division; Ashley Stillson—Pasadena Tabernacle, Southern California Division; Katelin McPhee—Coeur d'Alene (Idaho) Kroc Center
REVIEW: ‘When Justice is the Measure’
By Kevin Jackson, Major - The Salvation Army is historically linked to its efforts for social justice. Yet, written works on the topic from a Salvation Army perspective are somewhat of a rarity. This is but one reason why “When Justice
Cold weather outreach begins in Argentina
A Salvation Army canteen in Buenos Aires, Argentina extended its social services and emergency outreach to help people in need during the cold weather season with food, hot beverages, blankets, coats and shoes. The canteen drives by plazas and bridges
Remembering the ‘Empress of Ireland’ disaster
Canada’s worst maritime disaster reaches its centenary A century ago—on May 29, 1914—Canadian delegates to The Salvation Army's third international congress set out for England from Quebec City on the Empress of Ireland. More than 130 Salvationists, including the country's
Günter and Jean
‘O Boundless Salvation’ unites WWII enemies By Jacques Rouffet, Major - Originally from the south of Germany, Günter had the figure of an athlete—blond hair and blue eyes, yet genteel and remarkably humble. While a student of Tübingen University in Germany, I
Faith and community development
Lessons on faith-based facilitation from Haiti By Elissaint Jean Jacques - Poverty is widely viewed as lack of things—food, clothing, shelter, and so on—and is often the principal focus of aid actors from governmental to non-governmental agencies, faith-based and secular organizations. Yet,
10th anniversary of the SAW-ROA retreat
By Leslie Peacock, Major - Members of The Salvation Army West-Retired Officers’ Association (SAW-ROA) met in May at Camp Mt. Crags in the Malibu mountains of Southern California for the annual retreat. Current president Major Ron Bawden chose the theme “Not Weary
Successful conflict management
By Abe Tamayo, Major - Conflict has existed since the beginning of humanity. It is prevalent in nature and reveals itself in day to day life. Conflict is not always bad, and is often healthy. Yet it is in the proper
Making spirits bright
Volunteers check toy sorting off this year’s list. By Amy Hudson - It was Christmas in May for 20 volunteers who came to The Salvation Army Southern California’s Bell warehouse May 23. The volunteers, including a group from the Herbalife, sorted and
Gresham Corps expanding its services
Corps breaks ground for new social services building. The Salvation Army Gresham Corps in Portland, Ore., broke ground May 16 on an additional 13,165 square feet, increasing the space for social services by 240 percent—potentially resulting in over 400 more families
Jail alternatives
Salvation Army becomes home for low-level inmates in Modesto More than 60 percent of inmates released from California prisons wind up back in custody within three years, according to the State Corrections Department. In an effort to reduce the number of inmates