‘Brew Crews’ set out in the West
Teams take to the streets with a new tool: backpack coffee dispensers. By Samuel Hill - The Adult Rehabilitation Centers (ARC) Command has a new street outreach in the Western Territory: the “Brew Crew.” These teams of ARC beneficiaries and alumni venture
Long Beach Salvation Army prepares for future
First part of its capital campaign included renovations to the chapel, administrative offices and the social services and Hispanic ministries building. The Salvation Army of Long Beach, California, celebrated the completion of Phase I of its $13 million capital campaign on
Make your plans for Mobilize 2017 Commissioning weekend
June 2–4 at the Long Beach Convention Center Territorial leaders Commissioners Kenneth G. and Jolene K. Hodder are summoning the troops of the Western Territory to the Mobilize 2017 Commissioning weekend in Long Beach, California, June 2-4, with international leaders
Salvation Army to lead Long Beach trafficking group
Increased role could open up opportunities for more grants. By Laurie Bullock - The Salvation Army will assume leadership of the Long Beach Human Trafficking Task Force (LBHTTF) following a five-year stint with founding organization Kingdom Causes Long Beach (KCLB) at the
Furnishings welcome vets home
The Salvation Army often helps veterans in need connect to housing, but the Army in Long Beach, Calif., took it a step further to offer “welcome home” gift packs. Stocked with dishes, glassware, flatware, pots and pans, cooking utensils, bath towels,
North American Brass Celebration coming to Long Beach
This May, join a festival of staff bands from across North America. As the Western Territory Staff Band (WTSB) celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, it will join other North American staff bands for an all-day event May 21 at the
Immersive leadership
Derrick Engoy, the soft-spoken poet, pastor and nonprofit advocate seems nervous when I first meet him. Dressed in a gray fedora, navy blue buttoned shirt and jeans he drinks his coffee and we make small talk. Engoy explains he used