The West

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

The West

January 19, 2015

Reader Survey 2015

We want to hear from you!

(L-r) Patty Clark, missions director of New Life Church; Deborah Kerckhoff, South San Luis Obispo Service Extension coordinator; and Beth Quaintance, San Luis Obispo County Service Extension Representative.

The West

January 13, 2015

San Luis Obispo receives large donation

‘Pay it forward’ money allows service extension to do the same

The West

January 13, 2015

Robin Hu on the scene

Retired officer serves as instrumental chaplain to Sheriff’s Department When a

The West

January 4, 2015

Commission to collaborate

New manuals detail work to connect spiritual and social service ministry

December 31, 2014

An upheld tradition

The Salvation Army will march in the Tournament of Roses Parade for the 96th

The West

December 29, 2014

A coalition for correction

Faith-based groups partner for comprehensive prison outreach in Arizona

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

Click image to enlarge > Download this page as a PDF

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 Latest

Women in recovery find support, strengthen families at Gabelcrest

Fresno’s Gabelcrest program provides housing, case management and a supportive

April 23, 2026
4 minute read
Joan & Sally’s offers place to belong in San Francisco’s Tenderloin

The San Francisco Kroc Center’s Adult Day Program is helping adults combat

April 21, 2026
4 minute read
Homer homesteading cooking class teaches lost arts

From making cheese to stretching a budget, a new class in Homer aims to

April 16, 2026
3 minute read
Salvation Army volunteers deliver meals and connection across Billings communities

Volunteers bring food into the community in Billings Each evening in Billings,

April 14, 2026
4 minute read

Hope in Action

Latest Impact StoriesView All

Women in recovery find support, strengthen families at Gabelcrest

Joan & Sally’s offers place to belong in San Francisco’s Tenderloin

Homer homesteading cooking class teaches lost arts

Salvation Army volunteers deliver meals and connection across Billings communities

Popular Topics

PopularView All

Women in recovery find support, strengthen families at Gabelcrest

Joan & Sally’s offers place to belong in San Francisco’s Tenderloin

Homer homesteading cooking class teaches lost arts

Salvation Army volunteers deliver meals and connection across Billings communities

The West

Reader Survey 2015

San Luis Obispo receives large donation

Robin Hu on the scene

Commission to collaborate

An upheld tradition

A coalition for correction

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’

Women in recovery find support, strengthen families at Gabelcrest

Joan & Sally’s offers place to belong in San Francisco’s Tenderloin

Homer homesteading cooking class teaches lost arts

Salvation Army volunteers deliver meals and connection across Billings communities