The West

Learn more about the work of The Salvation Army across the Western Territory.

The West

April 4, 2016

Extras make emergency shelter more like home

McKinnell House lets kids choose–and keep–their own bedding

The West

April 4, 2016

Finding restoration

Event continues to connect West’s former officers By Tony Hussey – Having

The West

April 4, 2016

Long Beach expands Welcome Home program for veterans

Corps serves more veterans with increased assistance packages

The West

April 4, 2016

Elinor Davey

Elinor Davey was promoted to Glory Feb

The West

April 4, 2016

Telling our story

By Kelly Pontsler, Major – “You need to toot your own horn,” she said

The West

April 3, 2016

Major Ruth Ellen Ringle

Major Ruth Ellen Ringle, 88, was promoted to Glory March 1

The West

April 1, 2016

Reaching every SoCal city

A 2016 mission strategist’s goal By Stephen Court, Major – The Salvation

The West

April 1, 2016

Major Kenneth Gibson

Major Kenneth (Ken) Gibson was promoted to Glory Feb

The West

April 1, 2016

April thoughts

By Bob Docter – January says: OK—I’m gonna start over

The West

March 31, 2016

‘Living proof’

Once incarcerated, Robert Gray now ministers to those behind bars

The West

March 31, 2016

Major Ida Gomez

Major Ida Gomez, 96, was promoted to Glory Feb

The West

March 30, 2016

Harvest Initiative snapshot

Updates from around the West The Western Territory launched its Harvest

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Extras make emergency shelter more like home

Finding restoration

Long Beach expands Welcome Home program for veterans

Elinor Davey

Telling our story

Major Ruth Ellen Ringle

Reaching every SoCal city

Major Kenneth Gibson

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‘Living proof’

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Harvest Initiative snapshot

261: When help becomes hope and ripples outward

Portland martial arts program helps kids build confidence

How Tucson’s Hospitality House helps clients transition from shelter to housing

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Latest Impact StoriesView All

Portland martial arts program helps kids build confidence

How Tucson’s Hospitality House helps clients transition from shelter to housing

In Yuma, one woman lives out her faith in everyday moments

Respite program in Loveland helps stabilize patients after hospital stays

Portland martial arts program helps kids build confidence

How Tucson’s Hospitality House helps clients transition from shelter to housing

In Yuma, one woman lives out her faith in everyday moments

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The West

Extras make emergency shelter more like home

Finding restoration

Long Beach expands Welcome Home program for veterans

Elinor Davey

Telling our story

Major Ruth Ellen Ringle

Reaching every SoCal city

Major Kenneth Gibson

April thoughts

‘Living proof’

Major Ida Gomez

Harvest Initiative snapshot

261: When help becomes hope and ripples outward

Portland martial arts program helps kids build confidence

How Tucson’s Hospitality House helps clients transition from shelter to housing

260: Knowing you are fully beloved with Timothy Jones