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The West

October 1, 2015

Joyful Intercessors welcomed

By Karen Gleason – The 55 members of the Joyful Intercessors Session of

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

The West

October 1, 2015

‘Encourage Each Other’

2015 Territorial African Heritage Conference “Empowerment West: Encourage Each

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 28, 2015

Prayer walk moves through Santa Monica

Salvationists recognize International Day of Prayer Against Human Trafficking

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

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The West

Joyful Intercessors welcomed

A cup overflowing

First the person, then the need

‘Encourage Each Other’

CFOT: new leadership, new possibilities

“Shop with a Shield”

Without limits

Prayer walk moves through Santa Monica

Off road adventure

New Tijuana shelter helps deportees

Donors see ‘serendipitous’ effects of gifts

Seeds of Hope reaches youth

Salvation Army Bible correspondence course helps grow faith behind bars

Service Extension Unit volunteers extend The Salvation Army’s reach

Foster Grandparents make a difference at Salvation Army programs

The Salvation Army helps SoCal veterans find their footing after military service