10 fires The Salvation Army is responding to in Southern California
Updated as of Oct. 31, 11 a.m. As fires continue to break out throughout Southern California, The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services teams are serving or on standby to assist at multiple evacuation shelters. How The Salvation Army is Responding to the
100 faces, one Army
Open a snapshot of The Salvation Army in the Western Territory today. As the Western Territory is set to celebrate the centennial of its official formation in 2020, find in this latest Frontier Press title—“We Are The Salvation Army”—a time capsule
Kincade Fire rolls into 2nd week, Salvation Army continues response
The Salvation Army is continuing to feed Kincade Fire evacuees in Napa, San Rafael and Petaluma. So far, the nonprofit has served approximately 6,000 meals in just a week. It is currently serving at four shelters and provided breakfast to a
Review: ‘The Life and Legacy of William Booth’
By Jenty Fairbank, Lt. Colonel - So you think you know all there is to know about the life and legacy of William Booth, do you? After all, you are part of that legacy and have probably been imbibing Booth “stuff”
Western Territory hosts International Media Symposium
By Karen Gleason - The Western Territory’s Multimedia Ministries department hosted The Salvation Army’s International Media Symposium on the Crestmont Campus Oct. 7–11. The symposium, held every three years, provides delegates the chance to meet counterparts from around the world. “The heart
West sees renewed focus on Pathway of Hope
Approach measures the effects of corps initiatives on breaking the cycle of poverty. By Caitlin Johnston - The Salvation Army has provided hope, help and resources to communities for more than 150 years—and in this time, it has collected countless personal stories
Backstage on songwriting in ministry
What is it about music that connects to something deep within us? And how does someone who writes songs set out to share work that is so personal? Lt. Erin Wikle explores these ideas on an upcoming episode of the Do
Warehouse #6197
By Stephen Smith, Lt. Colonel - On June 1, 2008, a fire was reported on the Universal Studios backlot. Several sets and a few attractions were damaged or destroyed. Eventually, the fire spread to a 22,320-square-foot nondescript warehouse identified only
Future Salvation Army officers prepare to lead ‘The Way Out’ of homelessness
Cadets’ Fall Blitz includes Homeless Justice Immersion Day. By Karen Gleason - Cadets from the College for Officer Training at Crestmont (CFOT) participated in a Homeless Justice Immersion Day Oct. 18 in Orange County, California. The Western Territory’s Social Justice department worked
Sharing photos behind bars
San Diego Citadel employee helps client connect to spouse through pictures By Vivian Lopez - The team at the San Diego Citadel Corps had known “John,” a client experiencing homelessness, for a while. He had been coming in for the past year
As more states legalize sports betting, problem gambling concerns arise
Leaders in The Salvation Army identify need for raising public awareness. By Caitlin Johnston - To many, it seems innocuous: watching a football game with friends. It’s certainly not on the same level as driving 30 miles to a casino or calling up
17 things you didn’t know about the Booth family
You probably have heard that William and Catherine Booth co-founded The Salvation Army, but here are 17 things you may not know about them and their children. 1. William Booth (born 1829) worked as a pawnbroker’s assistant for seven years before