Discovering God’s ‘Amazing Love’
Delegates explore the kingdom of God at WBC 2014. By Erica Helton, Captain - Over 500 Salvationists from around the Western Territory gathered at Pine Summit Campgrounds in Big Bear Lake, Calif., seeking deeper contact with “Amazing Love.” The theme for this year’s
Reno-Sparks kicks off “Apple Tree” school supplies drive
The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary of Reno-Sparks is gearing up for its school supplies drive for children in Washoe County, and it’s asking local businesses for help. Modeled after the Angel Tree program, which solicits local businesses for Christmas gift donations
From leafy greens to stew
The Salvation Army in Canada aims to improve nutrition. By Vivian Gatica - Proper nutrition is vital to human life, but some people are unable to meet this need because of financial obstacles—even in developed nations like Canada. According to the 2013 Food
Life abroad
Jessica Horwood returns to the U.S., after two years of missionary work By Vivian Gatica - Growing up in Africa, Jessica Horwood felt she had a privileged life as a citizen of the United States and she wanted to help others who
SAVN.tv hosts three week media training intensive
The Salvation Army Vision Network (SAVN.tv) in partnership with the Whittier Corps in Southern California held a three-week intensive for discipleship, service, and media training in June. Four students from around the Western Territory plus Tim Mizon from Regent Hall in the
Partnering for Bolivia’s children
Central Coast Choir raises awareness of Army work About 200 miles north of Los Angeles in Templeton, Calif., the Central Coast Choir (CCC), created by former Salvation Army bandsman Will van Kranenburg, strives to serve locally and beyond. “I formed
An opportunity to clarify mission in Alaska
The Salvation Army offers water and coffee at Pridefest Anchorage. By Karen Gleason - The Pridefest in Anchorage, Alaska, this year included a booth for The Salvation Army. "Having a presence at Pridefest in Anchorage was a good first step for The Salvation
Fostering ‘connections’
The Salvation Army in Pennsylvania implements Texas Christian University research into new foster care program. By Jared McKiernan - Connecting, empowering, correcting––the pillars of parenting. Children need the right combination of each to thrive, especially those in foster care. The Salvation Army of
Chief of the Staff in Bellshill
Chief of the Staff Commissioner William Roberts and Commissioner Nancy Roberts, world secretary for women's ministries, visited the Bellshill Corps in the United Kingdom Territory with the Republic of Ireland to dedicate refurbished and extended building that will increase The
A dream and cry in the dark
The history of Booth Supportive Services is long vested in The Salvation Army’s work supporting adults with a concurrent disorder. Starting in 1977 within two buildings, the program morphed to provide “wrap-around support” to adults dealing with serious mental health issues,
Mombasa Children’s Home kids learn IT skills
Computer literacy training partnership in need of computers A lone, unused computer at a Mombasa, Kenya, academy spurred computer literacy training for kids at The Salvation Army Mombasa Children’s Home. Located in Kizingo—in The Salvation Army’s East Kenya Territory—the Mombasa Children’s Home houses
The Salvation Army monitors Hurricane Arthur
As Hurricane Arthur makes its projected movement up the east coast, The Salvation Army is ready to respond to the impacted areas if the need arises. Organization personnel along the coast are preparing canteens (mobile feeding units) to serve hot