Salvationist celebrates her 100th birthday
Edith Pippin Webb Henderson Harrington, of the Sun City (Ariz.) Corps, has reached a milestone not many people see—she celebrated her 100th birthday on Sept. 13, 2010.
Army’s active in Anchorage
The Salvation Army’s Anchorage (Alaska) Adult Rehabilitation Program (ARP) celebrated its 4th annual Sobriety Banquet Sept. 1, 2010, at Anchorage’s Kincaid Park Recreation Center.
An international effort to eradicate poverty
In an eight-part series, New Frontier is exploring the United Nations’ eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to eradicate poverty and achieve basic human rights for all people, and detailing Salvation Army work to accomplish the goals.
The Salvation Army takes to the skies
Did you know you can donate your frequent flyer miles from United and Delta airlines to The Salvation Army?
Salvation Army in Paraguay celebrates 100 years
The Salvation Army in Paraguay recently observed its centennial, with celebrations that both looked to the future and recalled significant past achievements in this country of limited resources, political turmoil and economic difficulties.
Uganda landslide–six months later
On March 1, 2010, a landslide on the slopes of Mount Elgon in eastern Uganda destroyed the village of Nametsi. At least 350 people were killed and the Ugandan Military is still looking for bodies. An excavator had to be
Chilean fishermen receive “Salvation Army” boats
Boats painted with Salvation Army colors and featuring the Army shield were presented to several families whose lives were devastated by the 2010 earthquake and tidal wave in Chile. The Salvation Army South America West’s Southern Division, based in the
Shelter from the storm
Nine months after the devastating earthquake that killed 230,000, injured more than 300,000, and left 1.3 million homeless, Haiti’s needs continue: shelter, sanitation, stability…and hope.
Leadership group remodels Salvation Army study room
Seven years ago the Salvation Army opened a children’s activity room in the Turlock Corps Community Center. The room has been used every day during the school year as an after-school study room. Major Debi Shrum [Turlock corps officer] of
Promoted to Glory – Commissioner Muriel Taylor
Commissioner Muriel Taylor was promoted to Glory on Sept. 14, 2010, from her home in Largo, Fla. Her husband of 67 years, Orval Taylor, daughter Kathleen and son Michael surrounded her.
Elsewhere in the world
New Zealand—NZ Management magazine and global business consulting company Hay Group have rated The Salvation Army New Zealand’s “Most Reputable” not-for-profit organization. Evaluators based their decisions on effective leadership, well-developed strategic plans and objectives, transforming lives
Promoted to Glory – Envoy Clinton D. Steele Sr.
Following a long illness, lifelong Salvationist Envoy Clinton D. Steele Sr. was promoted to Glory on Sept. 18, 2010, from Johnson City, Tenn. He was born on Nov. 5, 1919.