Las Vegas Korean Corps welcomes Korean missionary children
The Salvation Army provides an introduction to American culture and the Army’s ministry. Nineteen children of Korean missionaries living in China visited The Salvation Army Las Vegas Korean Corps in December 2012 for three weeks to practice English and experience American
Gentlemen, start your engines!
Phoenix launches its Red Kettle season with the “Race For Hope” luncheon and NASCAR weekend. By Marlene Klotz-Collins The Salvation Army in Phoenix held its first Red Kettle Kickoff luncheon, themed “Race for Hope,” on Nov. 8 at the Ray and Joan
Southwest hosts Divisional Advisory Organizations Conference
Delegates from four states attended. By Marlene Klotz-Collins The Southwest Divisional Advisory Organizations Conference brought together 130 delegates representing aspects of Army leadership from advisory boards, to adult rehabilitation centers (ARCs), to corps Sept. 26-28 in Phoenix. “We wanted to help bridge the
Running for recovery and God
Lt. Willie Bland once ran from God but now, at age 57, he runs to raise donations for him. Lt. Willie Bland, who once jogged in an Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) parking lot to stay sober, will run the New York
Pahrump Corps sponsors Pack 413
The Salvation Army in Pahrump partners with the Boy Scouts of America. This summer the Pahrump (Nev.) Corps celebrated a crossover ceremony of its newly chartered Cub Scout pack. Corps Officer Captain Mark King, inspired by the desire to provide a well-rounded,
New twist on vacation Bible school
Reno Corps adds music element, meets once a week. By Heather Paap, LT. For six weeks this summer, the Reno (Nev.) Corps held its first vacation Bible and music school (VBMS) with 179 children and 145 adults; 14 children accepted Christ. With this
Arizona Governor visits Phoenix Kroc Center
By Marlene Klotz-Collins Arizona Governor Jan Brewer recently visited The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center at Phoenix South Mountain, congratulating the Army for bringing the facility to the area and lauding the foresight of Joan Kroc in
Mesa Citadel ‘answers the call’
Corps members Jeff and Holly White lead mission team to Jamaica. By Heather Andreason-Howard The new missions team at the Mesa, (Ariz.) Citadel Corps was the brainchild of corps members Jeff and Holly White. They are living proof that once God calls
Phoenix South Mountain Kroc Center
A place to create dreams in South Phoenix By Christin Davis If you find yourself flying over Phoenix, look down. The world’s largest Salvation Army shield—46- by 54-feet—bursts off the roof of the South Mountain Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, a
Phoenix South Mountain Kroc Center
A place to create dreams in South Phoenix By Christin Davis The Western Territory dedicated its sixth of seven Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Centers May 18-20—the Phoenix South Mountain Kroc Center—a $79 million, 147,000-square-foot facility spanning 15 acres in South Phoenix,
‘Faces of the Kroc’
"Faces of the Kroc" provides a view into the community of the new Phoenix South Mountain Kroc Center, dedicated May 18 and open to the public May 21. Video by Nikole Lim. Photo by Ryan Eng.
Alamogordo Corps thrives on volunteers
Corps provides extensive community outreach with only volunteers. By Stephanie Lueras, Lt. The Salvation Army utilizes volunteers every day, but without the volunteers in Alamogordo, N.M., there would be no Salvation Army. Volunteers at the corps community center here include individuals from all walks