North Las Vegas Corps enrolls first male Home League member
Carlton Ashe has participated in his corps’ Home League activities for a year. By Vivian Lopez - After attending Home League meetings consistently for about a year, Carlton Ashe officially became the group’s first male member at The Salvation Army North Las
Fry’s partnership brings people together in Arizona
By Kristin Marguerite Doidge - When there’s a need in Arizona, Fry’s Food Stores provide a way. When Arizona teachers went on a historic walkout for a week last spring, many children were left without the lunch and snacks they depend on
Southwest leads 2017 kettle volunteer hours
Last year Southwest volunteers rang bells for more than 30,000 hours. By Hillary Jackson - Last Black Friday, the Walmart in Sierra Vista, Arizona, was flanked by uniformed, armed Cochise County sheriff’s deputies. They weren’t there for the crowds. They were there
The Salvation Army in Republic of Georgia celebrates 25 years
The Salvation Army’s new Chief of the Staff, Commissioner Lyndon Buckingham, and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham (World Secretary for Women’s Ministries) made their first overseas excursion, visiting the Republic of Georgia to celebrate 25 years of Salvation Army ministry there. During
Salvation Army officer achieves success in wellness journey
Captain Stephanie Lueras has lost over 200 pounds. By Vivian Lopez - Determined to make a change, Captain Stephanie Lueras, Bullhead City/Laughlin Corps Officer, went from struggling to walk to the end of her street to running marathons and participating in triathlons.
Vancouver Corps breaks ground on multimillion dollar expansion
New facility will include a shopping-style food pantry. By Ally Butler - On the day of the Vancouver (Washington) Corps groundbreaking ceremony, Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler stood at the podium, recounting her time with The Salvation Army after 9/11. Speaking to an
Brutal hurricane season prompts EDS action
Panama City, Florida, resident Ashley Johnson and her four young children waited in line for a hot meal from The Salvation Army's mobile feeding kitchen in the late morning heat. The family managed to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Michael as
Western Territory Staff Band ministers in California South Division
Staff Band honors Ivor Bosanko and his music in a concert at the Torrance Corps. By Karen Gleason - The Salvation Army Western Territory Staff Band (WTSB), led by Bandmaster Neil Smith, presented “A Festival of Praise,” featuring the music of Ivor
The story of the red kettle
In 1891, Salvation Army Captain Joseph McFee was distraught because so many individuals in San Francisco were going hungry. During the holiday season, he resolved to provide a free Christmas dinner for the poverty-stricken. He only had one major hurdle
Florida Governor Rick Scott visits Salvation Army operation
By David Yarmuth - Florida Gov. Rick Scott paid a visit to Panama City, Florida, Sunday, taking time to meet with Salvation Army mobile feeding crews and teams of volunteers. Scott toured The Salvation Army’s service hub where Operation Barbeque Relief has
Mental health becomes focus in Army’s Indonesia quake response
After a 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia’s Central Sulawesi region Sept. 28, The Salvation Army immediately reacted, providing food, water, shelter and healthcare services for those physically hurt during the quakes. Now that three weeks have passed, efforts have turned
Katrina survivors aid in Salvation Army’s Michael response
By Michelle Hartfield - Thirteen years ago, Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast. Audrey McLean remembers that day well. Her parents lived in Gulfport, Mississippi, not far from the beach, and were left without a house once the waters receded. The flooding,