The West

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

The West

December 28, 2014

A warrior revived

The Door of Hope helped professional mixed martial arts fighter Ian Butler dream

The West

December 24, 2014

INFOGRAPHIC: Red Kettle Campaign

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The West

December 24, 2014

Alaska’s annual Neighborhood GIFT serves 5,000 families

The Salvation Army partners with other organizations to help families in need

The West

December 24, 2014

Accordion music inspires people to give

Corps Officer Major Scott Nicloy plays his accordion while standing at the

The West

December 23, 2014

Salvation Army helps bring Santa to rural Alaska

The Salvation Army and Alaska National Guard partner for Operation Santa Claus

The West

December 22, 2014

Behind ‘Muted Hosannas’

Its author reveals his creative process By Jeff Carter, Major – If I

The West

December 16, 2014

Merced kicks off its kettle season

The corps raised $27,000 At The Salvation Army in Merced, Calif

The West

December 15, 2014

Endurance athlete begins 72-hour run to help Army

Ultra-endurance athlete Jason P

The West

December 14, 2014

The iconic Red Kettle

How a Christmas tradition came to be In December 1891, Salvation Army Captain

The West

December 14, 2014

Light

By Bob Docter, Editor-in-Chief – The lights go “on” as darkness invades

The West

December 14, 2014

Opportunity rings

Santa Barbara Corps implements new program to prepare Hospitality House

The West

December 14, 2014

Youth act on Booth’s ‘I’ll Fight’ pledge

Western Territory young people serve others on “I’ll Fight” Day

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A warrior revived

INFOGRAPHIC: Red Kettle Campaign

Alaska’s annual Neighborhood GIFT serves 5,000 families

Accordion music inspires people to give

Salvation Army helps bring Santa to rural Alaska

Behind ‘Muted Hosannas’

Merced kicks off its kettle season

Endurance athlete begins 72-hour run to help Army

The iconic Red Kettle

Light

Opportunity rings

Youth act on Booth’s ‘I’ll Fight’ pledge

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