The West

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

The West

October 1, 2015

A cup overflowing

In focusing on community in Merced, the blessings grow

The West

October 1, 2015

First the person, then the need

By Kelly Pontsler – I marvel at words and language

l-r: Majors Stacy and Rob Birks, Major Brian Saunders

The West

October 1, 2015

CFOT: new leadership, new possibilities

Team prepares for the challenge of educating the cadets

The West

September 30, 2015

“Shop with a Shield”

Salvation Army back-to-school program pairs up with police officers

Sandy and Erik Weber stand in front of The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in San Diego, Calif.

The West

September 28, 2015

Without limits

Author, Olympian and recent law school graduate Erik Weber continues to defy the

byErica Andrews

The West

September 26, 2015

Off road adventure

“Dear brothers, is your life full of difficulties and temptations?

Army staffers outside of Casa Puerta de Esperanza prior to the grand opening.

The West

September 24, 2015

New Tijuana shelter helps deportees

The facility accommodates up to 30 women and children at a time

(l-r) Major Jeanne Baker, Alaska divisional director of women’s ministries, Cathy Brenner, Serendipity director, and Major George Baker, divisional commander, greet the Red Shield Society event attendees.

The West

September 24, 2015

Donors see ‘serendipitous’ effects of gifts

Anchorage Red Shield Society tours Serendipity Adult Day Services program

The West

September 24, 2015

Seeds of Hope reaches youth

‘My Life My Choice’ group promotes human trafficking awareness

September 15, 2015

Salvation Army responds to Butte and Valley Fires in Northern California

Multiple mobile kitchens on the scene to feed first responders and evacuees The

The West

September 15, 2015

Natural rehabilitation

Salvation Army receives large forest donation, which is being used for therapy

September 13, 2015

Finding my voice through Christ

“To the world, I’m a drug fiend with an incurable habit

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A cup overflowing

First the person, then the need

CFOT: new leadership, new possibilities

“Shop with a Shield”

Without limits

Off road adventure

New Tijuana shelter helps deportees

Donors see ‘serendipitous’ effects of gifts

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Portland martial arts program helps kids build confidence

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