115: An inside look at unique offerings of the West’s seven Kroc Centers
Twenty years ago, the first Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center opened in San Diego, California. It was a realization of Joan Kroc’s dream for all people to have recreational, educational and cultural arts opportunities. During her final
Everyone can grow
The universally popular appeal of the concept of mentoring is a sign that there’s something about pursuing growth and development that is wired into us as humans. The Bible points to the fact that God expects every human to grow,
In Lodi, a culinary training program helps one woman set a new path
Heather Christenson turned the key and entered the door to the Subway shop at seven in the morning. She started to prep the meat and vegetables before opening, but she felt confused. Her body continuously shook, and the clipboard fell
The Salvation Army expands its Food Pantry of Hope in Oregon’s Lincoln County
The Salvation Army Newport Corps takes its mobile food pantry to Lincoln City on Fridays. On Fridays, Newport (Oregon) Corps Officer Major Raymond Erickson-King can be spotted in Lincoln City along Highway 101—coastal Oregon’s main drag—setting up signs for the corps’
114: How to receive the Holy Spirit (and why) with Captain Caroline Rowe
Could you use a good word from the Good Word? Today, Captain Caroline Rowe is bringing it to us. She is a Salvation Army officer, or pastor, currently serving at the Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Phoenix—one of the
William Booth Center director shares how recovery impacts her life and work
“The one thing that is most important to me in my recovery is being able to be of service,” William Booth Center Director Victoria Delucia said. After graduating from a Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC), Victoria Deluica said she applied
20 years later: How Kroc Centers shape the way The Salvation Army meets community needs
Twenty years ago, the first Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center opened in San Diego, California, realizing Joan Kroc’s dream for all people to have recreational, educational and cultural arts opportunities. During her final visit before her death,