Salvation Army Hollywood Temple Corps hosts Influence Lab Women’s Evening
Kathleen Cooke leads event aiming to inspire Christian women in media. By Karen Gleason - Salvation Army National Advisory Board member Kathleen Cooke hosted an Influence Lab Women’s Evening at the Hollywood (California) Temple Corps Sept. 13. During the program, Cooke interviewed
Inmates, San Diego Kroc Center team up to give 200 kids bikes
Inmates raised $15,000 to give bikes and accessories By Hillary Jackson - Two hundred San Diego elementary school students have new Huffy bikes this Christmas thanks to the partnership of the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility and The Salvation Army Ray &
Senator Bill Dodd provides big boost to Northern California wildfire relief
Dodd’s annual Fund-A-Need fundraiser has raised over $1 million for nonprofits since 2000. California State Senator Bill Dodd is helping out in a big way this holiday season. His 18th annual holiday fundraiser raised over $700,000 for The Salvation Army’s wildfire
USA Western Territory prepares to host 2017 International Conference of Leaders
All of the 59 Salvation Army territories and commands from around the world will be represented at the International Conference of Leaders (ICL), hosted by the USA Western Territory and taking place from Nov. 4-11, in Pasadena, California. This global
‘Paint and Praise’ unites women in Richland, Washington
Outreach event kicks off women’s ministry group. Women of all ages got together at The Salvation Army in Richland, Washington, to “paint and praise,” creating works of art inspired by favorite Bible verses. Modeled after popular “paint and sip” events—sans the
Teddy Bear Tea Party powers fundraising efforts
In total, nearly 60 businesses and individuals donated items for auction. By Robert DeBerry - Teddy bears, tea, finger foods and a little prodding by auction emcee Sheila Balistreri helped The Salvation Army Alaska Division raise more than $10,500 at its annual
Countdown begins for ‘Whole World Mobilising’ celebration
By Laura Booth - General André Cox is inviting the worldwide Salvation Army to join together for the Whole World Mobilising celebration Oct. 8, a day of events to recognize what is taking place around the world as Salvationists and friends
Brave comes to Seattle
One-day event reminds girls in foster care of their value By Captain Lisa Barnes— In culmination of nine months’ planning, we at The Salvation Army Northwest Division in Seattle, Washington, hosted our first Brave event May 20. Our advisory team comprised a professional
Taking the plunge in Bozeman
The Salvation Army serves participants at the event, which raised over $48,000 for the Special Olympics. On Feb. 20, in Bozeman, Mont., 380 individuals took the Presidents Day Plunge to benefit the Special Olympics of Montana, raising $48,627. The Bozeman Salvation
Salvation Army kicks off Brave campaign
Event educates churches and faith-based organizations on how to empower girls. By Neil Munoz - The Salvation Army held its official launch for Brave, a new human trafficking prevention initiative for girls in foster care, on March 3, at Newport Mesa Church.
National Kroc Centers Conference goes back to the start
San Diego host city for community and youth center staff By Glynis Eckert - Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center and Red Shield Youth Center employees from across the country arrived in San Diego Sept. 26-29 for the
International Headquarter prepares for Open House London
For the seventh time, The Salvation Army International Headquarters (IHQ) will take part in Open House London, an annual celebration of the buildings, places and spaces where people live and work across the city. Open House provides a unique opportunity