Hobbs Corps receives grant to fund nutrition program
Award doubles the funds requested.
The Hobbs (N.M.) Corps, led by Captains Les and Susan Spousta, applied for the Lea County United Way Community Innovative Grant (CIG) hoping to create a nutrition education program.
Salvation Army spot on in Yarnell fire response
A first-person look back at a unique opportunity for the Army. By Captain Randy Hartt The Prescott High School football stadium is familiar to me; I attended Prescott High for my junior and senior years, graduating in 1982. Now, I found myself there,
Tucson Temple Corps holds first Vacation Bible School in five years
The Tucson Temple Corps held a weeklong vacation Bible school (VBS)—its first in five years— from July 15-21. Spearheaded by Corps Officer Major Evangeline Leslie, the summer program welcomed 26 elementary school-aged children. Themed “Kingdom Rocks, Where Kids Stand Strong for
Fire tragedy in Arizona
Personnel provide emotional and physical support in Yarnell, Ariz. The Salvation Army provided emotional and physical support in Yarnell, Ariz., after a fire destroyed more than 50 homes, and killed 19 firefighters on June 30. “What a lot of [people] don’t realize
Salvation Army in Arizona Focuses on Fire Survivors
The Salvation Army continues to provide services for those affected by the wildfires near Yarnell in Arizona, USA. The fire response became headline news around the world after 19 firefighters tragically lost their lives fighting the blaze. Since the relief effort
Albuquerque Temple enrolls junior and senior soldiers
The Albuquerque Temple Corps, led by Lts. Juan and Nancy Argumedo, welcomed 13 junior soldiers and 12 senior soldiers, who, proudly wearing their new uniforms, made their soldier’s covenant before God and the congregation. Majors Rafael and Raewyn Aspeitia, Southwest divisional
Korean Senior College
Seniors enjoy a variety of classes at the Valley of the Sun Corps in Glendale, Ariz. While May is National Older Americans Month, The Salvation Army reaches out year-round to the elderly through programs offering community fellowship and opportunities for active
Challenged to challenge
Students multiply a generous gift to send underprivileged kids to camp. By Marlene Klotz-Collins National Advisory Board (NAB) member Frank Vizcarra presented Corona Del Sol High School (Tempe, Ariz.) Red Kettle Club (RKC) President Katie Wilkinson with five $100 bills at NAB’s
Phoenix Central brings African flavor to The Salvation Army
New ministry reaches out to the growing African population in Phoenix. By Vivian Gatica The Phoenix Central Corps, led by Majors Gil and Elvia Roman, made history in March by launching a unique African International ministry. Its goal is to introduce African
Social services director honored in Mesquite
Roberta Franco named 2012 Distinguished Citizen of the Year. Roberta Franco, director of The Salvation Army’s Mesquite, Nev., social services office, was named 2012 Mesquite Distinguished Citizen of the Year at a city council meeting in February. “I couldn’t be happier with
Community finds ‘Easter in the Courtyard’
Reno Corps reenacts the events leading up to the first Resurrection Day. “Easter in the Courtyard” at The Salvation Army Reno (Nev.) Corps started as a way to fill the time between the family Easter breakfast and the 11 a.m. worship
Youth promise strong future for Casa Grande
Corps enrolls new junior soldiers. Lt. Colonels Al and Sherryl Van Cleef welcomed nine children into membership at the Casa Grande (Ariz.) Corps March 3. After several years of building programs, Corps Officers Captains Bill and Elizabeth Welch were thrilled to