Unscathed
After DUI, teen’s legal residency hinges on sobriety Drunk and high on cocaine, Aaron Varela Maldonado climbed into the driver’s seat of his car with a friend riding shotgun in late January 2015. With neither passenger buckled in, Maldonado lost control
Finding a constant love
Meet stand up comedian-turned-officer, Lt. J Koebel J Koebel’s dreams were coming true. As a child growing up in Wisconsin, Koebel was drawn to the performing arts. He later studied music and theater at Judson University, in the suburbs of Chicago. After
New life
Across the landscape of The Salvation Army’s service in communities across America, new life is a common theme as hope is restored. In some cases, the new life is more literal as seeds bring forth produce and more. These are a
Celebrating diversity
[gss gallery ids="17712,17717,17716,17714,17704,17705,17708,17709,17710,17711,17713,17715"] Corps observe Cultural Awareness Week. The international Salvation Army, including the USA Western Territory, observed Cultural Awareness Week in early 2016, asking people to consider: “Who is my neighbor?” At Western Territorial Headquarters in Long Beach, Calif., the Multicultural Ministries department
Easing vets back into the workforce
When Ashley Moorehead finished serving four years active duty in the Marine Corps, she quickly realized the enormity of the challenge in front of her: finding a job in Los Angeles. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, approximately 53 percent
Meet John Berglund
The West’s emergency and disaster services director Whether responding to an earthquake, a fire, a tornado, or any other disaster, John Berglund knows the importance of strategy. He recently attended a one-week exchange among 27 emergency services personnel and project
Restoring healthy living
Michael Brito doesn’t want his community to suffer the effects of diabetes. As the director of operations at The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, he cares about his neighbors’ health. So when an article reported Solano County
Seniors use crafts to give back
Purses made from soda tabs help raise money for The Salvation Army Senior Center in Wilmington, Del. By Angie C. Diaz - In a crafting class, a group of women gather around, socializing while piecing together fabric linings. However, this is not
Unscathed
Recent ARC grad’s shot at legal residency hinges on sobriety By Caramie Schnell Petrowsky - Drunk and high on cocaine, Aaron Varela Maldonado climbed into the driver’s seat of his car with a friend riding shotgun in late January 2015. With neither
Digital ‘Year Book’ available
Carry The Salvation Army’s snapshot on your mobile device. The Salvation Army Year Book for 2016 is now available for purchase as an e-book. The first Salvation Army Year Book was published in 1906 and has since provided an annual snapshot
Healing invisible wounds
The Salvation Army in Seattle runs three programs to battle domestic violence. By Kate Daniel - Ciara Murphy’s clients are more than victims. They are women, men and children who have persevered through violence and pain inflicted upon them by their partners and
Breaking the power of sin
The General’s Easter Message 2016 By André Cox, General - Around the world on Easter morning, many Christians will gather for a sunrise service in which the proclamation will be made: “He is risen!” What a glorious celebration Easter Sunday represents for each