The West

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

The West

December 5, 2017

Therapy dog draws donations for The Salvation Army with special talent

Labradoodle causes a stir outside a Red Kettle in Honolulu

The West

November 30, 2017

Salvation Army culinary program in Lodi hits milestone

By Syd Fong – The Salvation Army of Lodi, California, celebrated the 10th

The West

November 29, 2017

Salvation Army child care a ‘godsend’ for single mother

By Caramie Petrowsky – Laura McLaughlin had reached her wits’ end

The West

November 27, 2017

Are you a holy family?

By Jolene Hodder, Commissioner – They said this would happen

The West

November 27, 2017

Battling a public health crisis, at home

Officials coordinate an effort to stop a hepatitis A outbreak

The West

November 27, 2017

Love to China from Chinatown

By Check Yee, Lt

The West

November 27, 2017

Aiding a bounce back in Northern California

Before the rebuild came the largest debris removal operation in state history

byKristin Marguerite Doidge

The West

November 26, 2017

Book review: ‘The Book of Revelation: A Non-Scary Approach, Vol. 2’

By Christopher Doughty – Be not afeard; the isle is full of noises, Sounds

The West

November 25, 2017

Raising the barre in San Francisco

Partnership yields new dance program at Salvation Army Kroc Center By Vivian

The West

November 22, 2017

Granite Education Foundation honors Salt Lake City Corps

The Granite Education Foundation honored The Salvation Army Salt Lake City Corps

The West

November 21, 2017

Salvation Army reaches out to Crow Indian community

The Salvation Army partners with an elementary school on Montana’s Crow Indian

The West

November 21, 2017

New guitar program strikes chord in South San Francisco

Salvation Army launches music program to fill a gap in the community By Vivian

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Therapy dog draws donations for The Salvation Army with special talent

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Salvation Army child care a ‘godsend’ for single mother

Are you a holy family?

Battling a public health crisis, at home

Love to China from Chinatown

Aiding a bounce back in Northern California

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Salvation Army reaches out to Crow Indian community

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Veteran camp director reflects on 37 summers of service

Creating moments that matter through play

How to find unshakable joy

God is still teaching you because he’s still growing you