Interpreting Scripture to love more like God
By Nigel Cross, Major– As Christian believers, we are called to love God with all of our heart, soul and mind, and our neighbors as ourselves (Matthew 22:37-39). We, as Salvationists, also believe, according to our first Doctrine, that the Scriptures
Harbor Light to expand continuum of care in San Francisco
A new pilot program will offer recovery services for up to three years. In thoroughly evaluating the needs of the people of San Francisco, The Salvation Army realized it had to evolve its existing programs and services to meet them —
The personality of The Salvation Army’s doctrines
A universal truth is that we become like the object of our devotion. If we serve a violent god, we become aggressive. If we are devoted to pleasure, we become hedonistic. However, if we commit to the God of love,
West looks to embrace diversity, advance inclusion
African Descent Task Force convenes and takes action in the Western Territory. With the African Descent Task Force, The Salvation Army Western Territory is taking action to establish racial equality and inclusion for all races at all levels. Territorial Commander Commissioner
Aurora Corps named ‘Everyday Hero’ for pandemic outreach
The City of Aurora (Colorado) recently awarded The Salvation Army Aurora Corps, led by Corps Officers Captains Sam and Felicia LeMar, with a 2021 Everyday Hero Award during a virtual celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. event hosted
‘Twice blessed’ to be a blessing
Community responds to meet Honoka’a (Hawaii) Corps’ needs. On the Big Island of Hawaii, The Salvation Army Honoka’a Corps and the community take care of each other, no matter what—even in a pandemic. The boomerang nature of giving and receiving resulted
Pathway of Hope dovetails with COVID-19 crisis
Case management approach rolled out again in wake of widespread need Leaders and corps officers in the Western Territory are renewing their efforts to connect with motivated, hopeful clients on a deeper level through Pathway of Hope. The program uses intensive case
Salvation Army helps seniors get COVID-19 vaccines at home
Effort across the West’s Silvercrest aims to bring health, hope Filling out paperwork might seem like a mundane task, but for seniors at the Eureka, California, Silvercrest Residence, waiting in line to fill out the forms for a COVID-19 vaccination brought
Helping the Micronesian community in Hawaii cope with COVID-19
The Salvation Army brings food and information to language-challenged Micronesian immigrants. In Hawaii, non-Hawaiian Pacific Islanders represent only 4 percent of the state’s population, but the group makes up 30 percent of those infected with COVID-19, according to Honolulu Civil Beat.
Salvation Army officers explore racial equity in virtual event
A first-ever live, virtual officers’ councils brought together some 600 Salvation Army officers from across the Western Territory for a day-long exploration of racial equity Jan. 22 led by territorial leaders Commissioners Douglas and Colleen Riley. Recognizing “this critical time in
Salvation Army film ‘La Deuda’ available soon on HBO
"La Deuda," a short film by The Salvation Army Western Territory’s Multimedia Department, was acquired for distribution by HBO. Following its premiere on HBO Latino Feb. 1 at 5:50 p.m. PST, the Spanish-language film will appear on all HBO streaming
Unexpected food donation feeds hundreds in New Mexico
Food destined for prison feeds local groups, including members of the Navajo Nation By Shelley Hickox– On November 5, Farmington (New Mexico) Corps Officer Major Tammy Ray received a phone call she didn’t expect. It was a representative from Aramark, a global