Territorial Commander welcomes Salvation Army’s leaders to West
By Kenneth G. Hodder, Commissioner - Territorial and command leaders from around the world are gathering this month in Pasadena, California, for the International Conference of Leaders. Under the leadership of General André Cox, the men and women who oversee The
Gardening grows more than produce
GrowGood participant finds new career calling. By Albert Viera - When I came to The Salvation Army Bell Shelter in Southern California, it seemed like a nightmare. I was out of a job with no home, very little money and no
Salvation Army partners with exercise program
Addict 2 Athlete is giving members of The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Program a boost. By Alma Bahman - When you picture the quintessential CrossFit class, there’s likely a large, sweaty guy grunting, mid-tire flip, in some worn-down industrial building. And it’s
‘Sally’s Lunch Bunch’ creates letter-writing ministry
Newport Corps women reach out to local inmates. “We never know what has changed behind those bars.” When Newport (Oregon) Corps Officer Lt. Corrin Perry heard that at a meeting of the North Lincoln Ministerial Association, she was inspired. The guest speaker that
Salvation Army officer reaches Eastern Europeans
Born and raised in then-Czechoslovakia, Major Premek Kramerius is putting his background to good use—in Denver, Colorado. By Caramie Petrowsky - When Major Premek Kramerius meets Eastern European immigrants living in Denver, he’s immediately drawn to them. That’s because he understands firsthand
Echelon leaders eye scale-up
Newly formed Echelon National Leadership Council unites chapter leaders to share best practices alongside National Advisory Board. By Jared McKiernan - How is it that one of the most cause-driven and socially motivated generations can be so elusive in the charitable sector? Perhaps
‘Paint and Praise’ unites women in Richland, Washington
Outreach event kicks off women’s ministry group. Women of all ages got together at The Salvation Army in Richland, Washington, to “paint and praise,” creating works of art inspired by favorite Bible verses. Modeled after popular “paint and sip” events—sans the
Salvation Army creates interest-based meetups
Groups designed to build intergenerational community across the Western Territory. By Dave Werstine - Growing to well over 300 feet, the majestic Redwoods in Northern California and Oregon are the largest trees in the world. But what makes these trees truly remarkable
Onward to the ‘City of Champions’
Territorial Creative Arts Ensemble ministers in California prison. Would a group of “hardened” prisoners open up to the creative process, becoming vulnerable and sharing their feelings? The Salvation Army Western Territorial Creative Arts Ensemble (TCAE), led by Jessica Fagerstrom, Territorial Creative Arts
Salvation Army teams with HealthSource to address opioid epidemic
Roughly half of all opioid-related deaths can be attributed to prescribed opioids. As the number of drug-related deaths in the U.S. continue to rise at record pace, many nonprofits and businesses are finding creative solutions to reduce the scope of
Culinary academy grads pitch in to help wildfire victims
By Sydney Fong - The Napa (California) Salvation Army has a host of volunteers assisting the corps since a major wildfire devastated the city in early October. Some of the best helpers have included a handful of recent graduates of the
Kola nuts
By Victor Leslie, Colonel - The owner of the Nigerian house we are visiting receives the platter from the hands of one of the invisible women in the kitchen. It is full of nuts, garden eggs and a small bowl of