Oklahoma wildfires wreak havoc; Salvation Army continues response
Wildfires have burned roughly 350,000 acres in Dewey and Woodward counties in western Oklahoma over the past month. The string of blazes has destroyed nearly 100 homes, hundreds of miles of fencing, an estimated 30,000 head of cattle, hundreds of
Salvation Army responds to Kauai flooding
By David Sayre - Floodwaters and mudslides have caused extensive damage to communities in Kauai, Hawaii, unseating homes from their foundations and forcing the closure of several main thoroughfares. Since Hawaii Gov. David Ige signed emergency proclamations, search and rescue crews are
New leaders coming to West’s divisions
Western Territory administration today announced a number of leadership changes and promotions approved by General André Cox with an effective date of June 27, unless otherwise indicated: TERRITORIAL HEADQUARTERS –PERSONNEL SERVICES Lt. Colonel Sheryl Tollerud, Territorial Assistant Secretary for Personnel TERRITORIAL HEADQUARTERS –BUSINESS
Salvation Army serves vulnerable California coast as evacuations begin
By Justin Pansacola - With heavy rains expected for the next few days, local authorities have issued a mandatory evacuation order within Santa Barbara County, in anticipation of mudslides and flash floods. Evacuees have begun to head to the American Red Cross
Salvation Army provides aid and comfort following Georgia school emergency
The Salvation Army responded after a high school teacher barricaded himself in a classroom in Dalton, Georgia, and fired a shot through a window earlier this week. The Salvation Army sent a mobile feeding unit to the Dalton Convention Center in
New Frontier Chronicle’s 7 most read stories online in 2017
Here's a look at what you read in 2017. 1. Former Finnish president appears in new Salvation Army campaign Earlier this year, a Salvation Army fundraising campaign in Finland featured Former Finnish President Tarja Halonen in a “what if?” portrait. The campaign
2017 Cadet Christmas Assignments
College for Officer Training 2017 Christmas assignments November 13-December 2017 ALASKA DIVISION Cadet Catherine Dooley — Sitka, AK CASCADE DIVISION Cadet Victoria Hartt — Gresham, OR Cadet Kailah Kim — Salem Kroc, OR DEL ORO DIVISION Cadet Christopher Fox — San Rafael, CA Cadet Moriah Lutcher — Santa Rosa, CA GOLDEN STATE DIVISION Cadet Sharayah
Vegas relief rolls on as victims continue recovery
The Salvation Army of Southern Nevada continues to serve those impacted by Sunday night’s mass shooting in Las Vegas. Fifty-nine people died, and more than 500 sustained injuries after a gunman opened fire on a country music festival crowd outside of
The Salvation Army in Mexico moves forward with multifaceted response
In addition to the outpouring of donations, more than 400 people have volunteered with The Salvation Army, helping with everything from distributions, administration, public relations, serving food and other items, and clearing rubble. The Salvation Army in Mexico continues its work
The Salvation Army responds to Mexico City earthquake
The 7.1-magnitude earthquake of Sept. 19 caused the collapse of buildings and other infrastructure in and around Mexico City. The epicenter was on the border between the states of Puebla and Morelos, around 75 miles from the Mexican capital. Colonel
Salvation Army provides essentials to flooded communities in Bangladesh
Salvation Army emergency responders in Bangladesh are providing practical and emotional support to people affected by flooding in Jessore District. Across the country, an estimated 8 million people have been affected by floods, with at least 145 killed. The South Western
The Salvation Army responds to earthquake in Italy
Emergency shelter in Ischia is currently housing 18 people. Two people were killed and more than 50 injured when a 4.0 magnitude earthquake shook the Italian island of Ischia on Monday evening. The Salvation Army is providing shelter and support to