The West

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

The West

June 7, 2019

2019 Silver Star Banquet: ‘What kind of star?’

By Karen Gleason – The 2019 Silver Star Banquet honoring the parents and

The West

June 7, 2019

Commissioning: A testimony from the 2019 Silver Star Banquet

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The West

June 7, 2019

Racial unity: the ‘third option’

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The West

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The West

June 7, 2019

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The West

June 7, 2019

Retired Salvation Army officers keep giving back

Southern California Retired Officers League has raised $100,000 to support

The West

June 6, 2019

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The West

June 6, 2019

Messengers of Compassion reveal what they love about The Salvation Army

The cadets of the Messengers of Compassion Session from the College for Officer

The West

June 5, 2019

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‘I always believed this shelter was the work of a miracle’ By Paul Galvin

The West

June 4, 2019

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With Yuma overwhelmed by migrant families, other communities offer

The West

June 1, 2019

Major Juvencio (Joe) Utrero

June 1, 1939–April 18, 2019 Major Juvencio (Joe) Utrero was promoted to Glory

The West

May 31, 2019

Love makes room—unexpected women’s ministry leaders

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