Hodders make ‘lightning’ visits to 8 Southwest corps
Territorial Leaders Commissioners Kenneth G. and Jolene K. Hodder traveled to the Southwest Division March 11-13, continuing their “lightning” visits of The Salvation Army’s ministry in the Western Territory. The Territorial Commander tweeted about the visits along the way: “Lightning visits
Salvation Army Prescott resupplies local teachers
School supplies in July are like toys at Christmas. Everywhere you look, stores, companies, churches and The Salvation Army are all teaming up to support students and educators as school begins. But come winter, the halfway point through the school
The Salvation Army dedicates Mike Michaels Activity Center
Designed to restore normalcy to families through recreation The Salvation Army Metro Phoenix held a dedication ceremony Feb. 22 at the new Mike Michaels Activity Center, named in honor of the late Mike Michaels, a local, longtime supporter of The Salvation
National Commander leads Great Salvation Rally
Event recognizes 125 years of Salvation Army service in Arizona. By Scott Johnson - Joy and song filled the air at The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Phoenix on Nov. 18, as The Salvation Army celebrated
Southern Nevada cuts ribbon on rehabbed Salvation Army veterans facility
By Leslee Rogers - The Salvation Army Southern Nevada Veterans Services Program opened a new facility Nov. 9 to accommodate 42 formerly homeless veterans participating in the Community Integration Program. Veterans Services Program Coordinator Nick Lenderman cut the ribbon on the
North Las Vegas Corps enrolls first male Home League member
Carlton Ashe has participated in his corps’ Home League activities for a year. By Vivian Lopez - After attending Home League meetings consistently for about a year, Carlton Ashe officially became the group’s first male member at The Salvation Army North Las
Fry’s partnership brings people together in Arizona
By Kristin Marguerite Doidge - When there’s a need in Arizona, Fry’s Food Stores provide a way. When Arizona teachers went on a historic walkout for a week last spring, many children were left without the lunch and snacks they depend on
Southwest leads 2017 kettle volunteer hours
Last year Southwest volunteers rang bells for more than 30,000 hours. By Hillary Jackson - Last Black Friday, the Walmart in Sierra Vista, Arizona, was flanked by uniformed, armed Cochise County sheriff’s deputies. They weren’t there for the crowds. They were there
New Home League members enrolled in Albuquerque
The Albuquerque Citadel Corps recently welcomed Divisional Women's Ministries Secretary Major Dawn Rocheleau to its women's ministries meeting. Rocheleau enrolled five new Home League members: Judy Greene, Alyse Davis, Susan English, Cindy Goldrick, and Flora Moya. Davis is the youngest of
How one man embraces ‘saved to serve’
ARC grad finds healing, dedicates himself to helping others find it too through the Phoenix Citadel Corps. By Kristin Marguerite Doidge - It’s been seven years since Scotty Mechlin became sober, but not a day goes by that he doesn’t remember
Salvation Army frees hearts with Free Arts
Partnership allows shelter clients access to new programming. By Samuel Hill - Last summer, 16-year-old Niya Jones was homeless, along with her mom, two sisters and brother. Some tough life challenges left the family without a permanent place to stay, and
Hodder visits the Southwest
Lightning visit takes Territorial Commander to Divisional Headquarters and the Prescott Corps. By Scott Johnson - Territorial Commander Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder spent a day at Southwest Divisional Headquarters in Phoenix in mid-September. Hodder began his visit at the Phoenix Family