Transformed Treasures raises funds, awareness
Event nets over $37,000. By Sonya Senkowsky - The Salvation Army Alaska Division leveraged the talents of local artists to re-make Family Store finds for its eighth annual Transformed Treasures fundraiser last month. The event drew 489 guests and netted over $37,000
Solono County receives “Good Neighbor Award”
The American Red Cross recognizes The Salvation Army’s partnership By Sydney Fong - The American Red Cross recently recognized The Salvation Army of Solano County, Calif., and County Coordinator Captain Jonathan Harvey with its annual “Good Neighbor Award.” “It’s basically our way of
Encore and Vocalize 2015 results
The Salvation Army Western Territory held its 4th annual youth music, arts and spoken word and poetry competitions during Commissioning weekend in Pasadena, Calif, June 13. Although labeled a “competition,” the goal of the event is to inspire the youth
Runners represent Salvation Army at Starlight 5K
Portland's annual event brings 250,000 people to downtown streets. By Teresa Steinmetz - Sixteen runners represented The Salvation Army in the 5K Starlight Run, which kicked off the annual Starlight Parade in downtown Portland, Ore. “People on the streets recognized the bells when
Alaska volunteers honored
Division acknowledges the commitment of its supporters. The Salvation Army Alaska Division honored standout volunteers during its Gratitude Gathering, which celebrated the division’s supporters—both donors and volunteers—with the Northern Lights Award, the Bell-Ringer of the Year and the Volunteer Organization of
Project FIGHT expands reach
North Carolina program accepts grant to provide aid for trafficking victims. By Lizzy Adams - The Salvation Army Project FIGHT (Freeing Individuals Gripped by Human Trafficking) received a $458,000 federal grant this year from the Office of Victims Crime (OVC) that will
Camp Arnold raises new ‘Mountains’
Cabins replace nearly 50-year-old A-frames. The Salvation Army Camp Arnold in Eatonville, Wash., erected 12 A-frame cabins as “temporary” housing in 1966. Now, almost 50 years later, four new cabins have replaced them. “The old A-frames served Camp Arnold well,” said Camp
Trade Start builds career future for youth
Co-op education alternative mixes at-risk kids with power tools, and sees success. By Kristin Ostensen - They’re the kids you’ve probably written off. Most are high school dropouts. Some have had problems with drugs and alcohol. None are employed. But at Trade
Salvation Army honors Seahawks’ Russell Wilson
Wilson presented with Arthur S. Langlie Award for his leadership and service in Seattle. By Lora Marini Baker - The Salvation Army Northwest Division honored Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson with its Arthur S. Langlie Award for visionary leadership at the annual
Congress to feature first-ever Salvation Army film festival
Alongside international premiere documentaries, see films submitted from around the world By Erica Andrews - In a theater meant to hold 4,000 people, nearly 12,000 Salvationists came from every corner of the country and squeezed between the aisles, fidgeting to fit in
Prison ministry grows in Oroville
Oroville Corps will minister to inmates before and after their release. The Oroville (Calif.) Corps is working to flesh out its prison ministry programming to reach more inmates and better help them re-enter society following release. Last summer, the corps began issuing
Rags to resources
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