Salvation Army helps veterans amid COVID-19
Veterans face unique hardships during COVID-19 By Caitlin Johnston– Bonnie Romero has worked with veterans in Modesto, California, for nearly eight years, but she doesn’t remember ever being this exhausted. The coronavirus pandemic has interrupted lives, businesses, and communities nationwide. But the veterans
Captain Buenaventurada Opina
July 14, 1924–May 20, 2020 Captain Buenaventurada “Buena” Opina, 95, was promoted to Glory May 20 in Hemet, California. One of five children, she was born July 14, 1924, in Cebu, Philippines, to Fabio and Francisca (Alesna) Navarro. Buena grew up
Twitch helps keep youth programs alive in Reno
By Kyle Farber– It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has created a lot of difficult situations for businesses. Restaurants have been forced to make changes, markets have had to put new policies in place, and people have had to
Major George White
Dec. 2, 1929 – June 13, 2020 Major George White was promoted to Glory June 13 from Anaheim (California) Medical Center. Due to COVID-19, his family could not be with him physically; however, a continuous Zoom call allowed his entire
New seasonal assistance software brings contactless service to Angel Tree
Clients and donors can access the Angel Tree program online in 2020. This year the Western Territory has worked to ensure it reaches more “angels” than ever through its Angel Tree program, which puts new clothes and toys under the tree
59: How to do what you love as a Salvation Army volunteer with David Jones
It’s been quite a year for all of us as the pandemic has affected so much of how we live and interact. And for many, it’s directly affected the way we work—and if we work. As of mid-June, more than 45 million
Salvation Army feeds first responders, evacuees of several Northern California wildfires
Nearly 250,000 people are under fire evacuation orders and warnings in Northern California, as three major fires continue to rage around the San Francisco Bay Area. The Salvation Army is providing life-sustaining resources to both first responders and evacuees impacted
Life in the Marshall Islands: God’s Work in the Remote Pacific Island Nation
With no running water and scant electricity, where short-range radio is the only means of communication, modern life in the Jaluit Atoll presents many challenges for the Marshallese people. But there's also a strong sense of community, hope, and faith. In
The Salvation Army in Colorado provides support as fires burn
With several fires burning in Colorado, The Salvation Army Intermountain Division Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) is prepared to help those affected while maintaining COVID-19 safety precautions. Experts are also keeping a close watch on the weather. “There are concerns about storms
Western Music Institute 2020—the online edition
Pandemic or not, WMI must go on. By Matt Woods - The annual Western Music Institute (WMI) looked different this year. Instead of bringing together the territory’s young people for 10 days of hard work and fun at Pine Summit Camp in
Following God and finding the leader in you
God wants to use the power of your voice to answer the cry for authentic leadership Have you ever been in trials or battles so intense that you lost sight of who you were? Maybe you started to believe the things
How to use a crisis for personal growth
The word crisis has probably taken on a whole new meaning for you in the last few months. The pandemic has affected each of us—worldwide—on so many levels. Not only is there the physical health aspect, but also the financial,