Restoring a community: A first-person account of cleaning up Santa Monica
After rioting and looting resulted in the vandalization and break-in at the Santa Monica Corps and its facilities May 31, officers and corps staff joined volunteers to clean up the city’s streets June 1. “Today we witnessed people come together for
West holds ‘Prayers for Peace’ amid nation-wide racial turmoil
In light of the racial turmoil gripping the U.S. following several incidents, including the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Western Territorial Commander Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder called The Salvation Army—and the nation—to pray. “The events of the last few days
Salvation Army offers ministry of presence amid protests and turmoil
As unrest spreads across the nation after the death of George Floyd, The Salvation Army continues to advance the message: Hope is greater than fear. “Our human answers to the pain and injustice we see and experience are simply not enough,”
Salvation Army serves up meals for truckers in Oregon
Truckers’ Table keeps supply chain going. By Melissa Landon– Kraig Cochran, who works for TC-2 Trucking, encountered an unusual phenomenon one day when he stopped at his usual fueling station off of I-5 Exit 233 in Albany, Oregon. “I saw a trailer sitting
COVID-19 Salvation Army command updates: May 29
Western Territorial Commander Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder held the 29th—and final—teleconference meeting regarding The Salvation Army’s response to COVID-19 May 29 with members of the Territorial Executive Council (TEC), divisional leaders and key staff, who joined in via Zoom from
Join The Salvation Army for online worship May 31
This Sunday, May 31, use this resource to join in guided worship from your home. USA WESTERN TERRITORY: SUNDAY WORSHIP 12 Find it online here Congregational Song #326— “Thou God of Burning, Cleansing Flame” Sing along with this upbeat song as we celebrate Pentecost
Salvation Army responds to coronavirus in remote islands
Island communities such as Tonga and Samoa may have escaped the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, their remote location and early introduction of travel restrictions meaning no cases recorded, according to the World Health Organization as of May 26. But
AT&T gift keeps Kroc Center childcare going for kids of frontline workers
By Hillary Jackson - For many frontline workers, The Salvation Army’s free childcare program at several of the Western Territory’s Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center facilities is a godsend. Despite the continued need for childcare as COVID-19 stretches on,
COVID-19 Salvation Army command updates: May 26
Western Territorial Commander Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder held the 28th teleconference meeting regarding The Salvation Army’s response to COVID-19 May 26 with members of the Territorial Executive Council, divisional leaders and key staff, who joined in via Zoom from throughout
Salvation Army begins to reopen thrift stores after COVID-19 closure
By Hillary Jackson– Shoppers may have had to wear masks and keep a distance, but that did not stop them from lining up around The Salvation Army Pasadena Family and Antiques stores for the reopening May 22. They were eager to
COVID-19 Salvation Army command updates: May 22
Western Territorial Commander Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder held the 27th teleconference meeting regarding The Salvation Army’s response to COVID-19 May 22 with members of the Territorial Executive Council (TEC), divisional leaders and key staff, who joined in via Zoom from
Join The Salvation Army for online worship May 24
This Sunday, May 24, use this resource to join in guided worship from your home. USA WESTERN TERRITORY: SUNDAY WORSHIP 11 Find it online here Congregational Song #139— “He Came to Give Us Life” Sing along with this upbeat song as we celebrate the