Technology dependent?
By Tim Schaal - “The network is down.” Few phrases can bring the business processes of today’s modern Salvation Army to a screeching halt faster than that one. But this growing dependence on technology is necessary for the Army as it is asked
The Salvation Army responds to missing Nigerian girls
Join in the international call to bring them back, and pray. At a Nigerian boarding school, 276 high school girls went missing in the middle of the night. That was April 15, and now, weeks later, the call to #BringBackOurGirls is growing
Running IT
What it takes to keep the Army's technology going By Vivian Gatica - Every day, employees of The Salvation Army Western Territory use technology to complete their daily tasks—many unaware that more than 80 people work to keep it going at all
Confronting bias
By Robert Docter - These last few days have found me dwelling on the issue of race in our society. It’s disturbing and unpleasant, but it is important. I thought we had come so much further only to discover that my
Alaska Salvation Army unveils ‘Transformed Treasures’
Alaskans discover treasures while supporting Salvation Army programs. By Kathy Day - Several items sold for more than $2,000 including a queen size quilt by Kathy Appolloni, a wood salmon wall sculpture (called Salmon a la Cart, since it was made from
West’s officer moves announced
The Western Territory’s Personnel Department announced the following appointments, effective July 2 unless otherwise stated. TERRITORIAL HEADQUARTERS - PROGRAM SERVICES Major Ronda Gilger, assistant program secretary for Corps Ministries Major Donald Gilger, director, world missions and overseas child sponsorship Major Patricia Bradley, associate secretary,
An open letter to officers in The Salvation Army
Some people are moving By Chris Stoker - Dear officer on the move, You are all across the country and over the next few weeks you will be getting telephone calls from your bosses. You will be getting calls informing you that you
Salvation Army responds to Oklahoma wildfire
The Arkansas-Oklahoma Division of The Salvation Army responded to a large wildfire in Logan County, Okla. Record temperatures, drought and strong winds have brought extreme fire danger to much of Oklahoma. The wildfire, which began May 4, has burned over
Salvation Army Chicago begins construction on new Freedom Center
The Salvation Army Chicago Metropolitan Division is currently constructing its new Freedom Center in West Humboldt Park. Metropolitan Division and Central Territory Salvation Army leadership joined hundreds of community residents, donors and supporters to break ground on the 6-acre state-of-the-art campus
Brass program to be offered at Kroc Centers
It won’t be long until the sound of brass music fills The Salvation Army Western Territory’s Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Centers. The territory is implementing a brass teaching program—envisioned by Territorial Commander Commissioner James Knaggs—that will give youth the
Salvation Army aids and evacuates following power plant fire
The Salvation Army’s emergency disaster services team deployed to provide meals and hydration to first responders following a fire today at the Martin Drake Power Plant in Colorado Springs, Colo. Just a few blocks away, The Salvation Army’s R.J. Montgomery Center—Colorado
In the West this summer
Mark your calendars 10TH NORTH AMERICAS KOREAN CONSULTATION AND 1ST KOREAN CONGRESS Location: Hotel Maya, Long Beach, Calif. Dates: May 13-16 Theme: Restoration Leaders: Captains James and Joyce Lee Guests: Commissioner James Knaggs, Major Jung Gil Kang, Commissioner Peter Chang COMMISSIONING Location: Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena, Calif. Dates: June