Red Shield Survival Squad battles heat
As Arizonans face deadly temperatures, The Salvation Army activates to cool and hydrate. By Caitlin Johnston - Some states fear hurricanes. Other areas are affected by tornadoes. Arizona’s natural disaster comes in a different form: extreme heat that can settle in and
Client choice pantry opens in Hobbs
Facility offers new approach to food distribution in the community. The Salvation Army Hobbs Corps Community Center introduced a new way for families in need in the community to receive food—a client choice pantry opened after a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug.
400 Phoenix kids shop for back to school with The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army Sun Cities West Valley Corps Community Center recently provided families in need in the west Phoenix metro area with back-to-school clothing for the 12th consecutive year. Around 40 volunteers—including personnel from Luke Air Force Base—helped more than 400
Tempe coffee shop serves up ministry
With an open mind for outreach, offerings at 1865 Coffee grow. By Terri Jo Neff - Since 2014, the main focus of 1865 Coffee operated by the Tempe (Arizona) Corps Community Center has been to build a rapport with the thousands of
Sierra Vista Corps wins 2018 territorial Bible Bowl championship
The team won 1630-530. By Vivian Lopez - The Salvation Army Southwest Division, represented by the Sierra Vista Corps, faced off against the Golden State Division, made up of the Modesto Red Shield and Turlock Corps, in the territorial Bible Bowl 2018
Arizona celebrates 125 years of Salvation Army service
The Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix was the site for a night of music, singing, laughter and even a history lesson as The Salvation Army celebrated 125 years of service in Arizona May 19 with a western-themed dinner gala, gathering many
African immigrant outreach a critical touchpoint in Phoenix
Meeting the needs of a population in constant flux, a unique Salvation Army ministry is a welcome fixture in the Phoenix community. Making a home in a new place isn't easy. And when that new place is a new country with
Salvation Army opens Roswell Harvest House
The Salvation Army held a ribbon cutting ceremony April 13 to officially open the new Harvest House Transitional Sober Living Home, adjacent to the Roswell Corps Community Center in Roswell, New Mexico. Attendees included Roswell Mayor Dennis Kintigh, members of the
Salvation Army breaks ground on Phoenix activity center
The Salvation Army Metro Phoenix broke ground March 31 on the Mike Michaels Activity Center, named in honor of the late Mike Michaels, Valley resident and longtime supporter of The Salvation Army. Michaels’ daughter Barbara Anderson and son Chuck Michaels were
Finding peace in the realness of God
By Hector Acosta, Lt. - I think I was maybe one of the most cynical people about church, and church people, and maybe even God. I had a stepfather who required us to go to church, and we would go to
Called to service
Out of divisional headquarters, this employee went to the front lines of emergency disaster response. As Administrative Assistant to the Southwest Divisional Commander, Jeannette Soto didn’t expect to be asked to serve with The Salvation Army in Puerto Rico. But
‘Sensory garden’ teaches kids about agriculture
Nurturing roots in Yuma, Arizona By Vivian Lopez - In Yuma, Arizona, fruits and vegetables are more than just produce—they’re a key to the city’s culture. Recognizing this, The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club of Yuma partnered with Lowe’s to launch a