The West

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

The West

May 2, 2015

Cadets deployed for annual spring campaigns

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The West

April 29, 2015

The ‘joy’ of LA

The Salvation Army Alegria provides a clean, safe environment for homeless

Long serving volunteer, Audrey Schauer, receives an award at the podium.

The West

April 22, 2015

Volunteerism benefits all

The Salvation Army Hayward Corps recognizes long-term volunteers

Zane Morris leads the Portland Tabernacle singing company in the lobby of the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall prior to "Something Grand." Lt. Jennie Onitsuka-Adams, assistant corps officer at Portland Tabernacle, lends her voice to the choral group.

The West

April 22, 2015

Portland experiences ‘Something Grand’

Annual music extravaganza raises money for The Salvation Army’s local

The West

April 22, 2015

Siemon Center helps immigrants secure driver’s licenses

Free workshop educates 30 people on application process By Lizeth Beltran

The West

April 20, 2015

Three-phase recovery in O‘ahu

The Salvation Army Family Treatment Services program is the only one in Hawaii

The West

April 15, 2015

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: Meet Laura Goodrick

El Cajon Corps volunteer By Lizeth Beltran – Each day spent in the station

The West

April 15, 2015

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: Meet Clarence Ing

Hawaii and Pacific Islands volunteer Last year, The Salvation Army Hawaiian and

The West

April 14, 2015

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: Meet Ruby Taylor

Sacramento County volunteer By Sydney Fong – Ruby Taylor started

The West

April 14, 2015

A tribute to Charlie Wilson

West Women’s and Children’s Shelter volunteer When told he was inspirational,

The West

April 14, 2015

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: Meet Ricky Mason and Francisco Lerma

Crossroads Center volunteers By Tahreem Pasha-Glenn – It’s another busy

The West

April 14, 2015

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: Meet Amie Haakenson

Alaska volunteer Amie Haakenson of Anchorage, Alaska, volunteers countless hours

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