The West

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

The West

April 7, 2016

Major Phyllis Althea Griffin

Major Phyllis Althea Griffin, 89, was promoted to Glory Feb

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

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The West

Major Phyllis Althea Griffin

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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Creating moments that matter through play

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God is still teaching you because he’s still growing you