Meet Jennie Ing
Getting to know Salvation Army employees across the Western Territory in five questions or less. Meet Jennie Ing, a Salvation Army employee for 59 years. Jennie Ing retired in January after 59 years of employment with The Salvation Army as the Executive
Antelope Valley shelter brings healing to homelessness through community
‘Unprecedented’ effect of Salvation Army-run county temporary shelter keeps doors open. By Hillary Jackson - When you arrive at The Salvation Army-run homeless shelter in Antelope Valley, California, the presence of the past is undeniable. The Army operates the Los Angeles County
‘The Way Out’
By Kenneth G. Hodder, Commissioner - Friends, we must do more. On any given night in America, 553,000 people are homeless. They are men, women and children. They are single and married. They are from every ethnic group, they come from a
Volunteers provide link to spiritual journey for inmates
More than 3,550 active students in 13 states are currently participating in the program, which can reduce recidivism rates by up to 24 percent. By Kristin Marguerite Doidge - For many of us, a small gesture of kindness can make a big
Musical review: ‘Come From Away’
The Salvation Army shines brightly in secular Broadway musical. By Jessica Zielinski - On Sept. 11, 2001, tragedy struck in the United States. The Salvation Army was one of the first relief agencies to respond, but this is not a story of
Remembering the business, ministry sides of kettles
How one “no” led to greater financial and spiritual returns for the Albany Corps. When a local store said “no” to allowing kettles out front, Lt. Charles DeJesus was concerned—the location represented eight percent of the Albany (Oregon) Corps’ red kettle
Money Management class at Chico Corps puts participant on path to success
By Vivian Lopez - At age 38, Delilah Knight opened her own bank account for the first time in 19 years. She had opened one at 19, but it was left in bad financial standing. This time was different as Knight
Canoga Park ARC graduate sets new goals as driver
By Alma Bahman - With more roller coasters than any theme park in the world, Six Flags Magic Mountain in Santa Clarita, California, is billed as the “thrill capital of the world.” But even among the playground of mammoth rides, “Goliath” stands
Former inmates get a fresh ‘START’ in San Bernardino
By Kristin Marguerite Doidge - Getting a fresh start after incarceration can be a challenge. But an innovative program in San Bernardino, California, has partnered with The Salvation Army to make that first step a little easier—especially for those who have struggled with
How does The Salvation Army help with housing and homelessness?
“Go and do something." William Booth’s words to his son Bramwell ring as true today as when he spoke them in 1888. Booth had become aware that people with no homes were sleeping under a bridge in London, and was compelled
Advising the way forward: How to create an effective advisory board
The call is out for every unit in the Western Territory to have a functioning advisory board, council, auxiliary or Echelon chapter by Jan. 1, 2020. By Christin Thieme - When Lt. Cynthia Escobar arrived in Visalia, California, she went on a
International Day of Prayer for Children and Youth encourages participants to ‘Dream Big’
“Dream Big—Pray Like a Child” is the theme of The Salvation Army’s 2019 International Day of Prayer for Children and Youth, set for March 31. The inspiration came from Ephesians 3:20-21: God can do anything, you know—far more than you