Kincade Fire rolls into 2nd week, Salvation Army continues response
The Salvation Army is continuing to feed Kincade Fire evacuees in Napa, San Rafael and Petaluma. So far, the nonprofit has served approximately 6,000 meals in just a week. It is currently serving at four shelters and provided breakfast to a
California fires: How The Salvation Army is helping
Fire crews are working around the clock at both ends of California, as historic winds have fueled an explosion of wildfires across the state. The Salvation Army is serving first responders and impacted residents in the affected areas. California Gov. Gavin
Salvation Army continues work in Florida Panhandle, residents still without power
The Salvation Army is ramping up meal service to areas across the Florida Panhandle ravaged by Hurricane Michael. The Salvation Army has 42 mobile feeding kitchens serving across Florida to provide meals and supplies as people wait for utilities to
New center dedicated at Salvation Army camp in Big Bear
New $5.8 million facility will give kids a place to play, year-round, regardless of weather. The Salvation Army recently dedicated the new Margaret A. Cargill Commons and Recreation Center at Pine Summit Camp and Conference Center in Big Bear, California. The 10,000
Alaska Congress brings Juneau officer home
By Robert DeBerry For Juneau Corps Officer Major Gina Halverson, the 2018 Alaska Congress in Hoonah was more than a time to worship and share her love of Christ—it was a homecoming. Halverson grew up in Hoonah and in The Salvation Army.
Golden State Warriors dedicate ‘Edwin M. Lee Court’ at The Salvation Army
The reigning NBA champion Golden State Warriors helped The Salvation Army San Francisco dedicate “Edwin M. Lee Court” at the Chinatown Corps Community Center in honor of the late Mayor of San Francisco today. Lee, who married his wife at
$50 million gift to Salvation Army announced in San Diego
Donation is part of an $80 million capital campaign designed to address city's homelessness crisis. Philanthropists Ernest and Evelyn Rady announced the donation of a $50 million gift to The Salvation Army during a private event today at the Door of
Uber grant helps Salvation Army shuttle homebound seniors
Seniors are the fastest growing segment of Alaska’s population. The Salvation Army Alaska Division has been selected as a grant recipient of the 2018 Uber Pacific Northwest Community Impact Initiative. The $5,000 in-kind Uber ride credits will enable The Salvation Army
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
Relief efforts continue for record-setting Thomas Fire
The blaze has now claimed more than 425 square miles—an area bigger than the entire city of San Antonio. Despite scaling back from its torrid pace, the Thomas Fire became the largest fire in modern California history Friday. The blaze eclipsed
Salvation Army responds to Buffalo blaze
The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) team in Buffalo, New York, responded to a multi-alarm residential fire this morning. The team provided canteen and hydration services to approximately 75 firefighters involved in battling the blaze, which threatened three adjacent
Salvation Army holds homeless memorial service
There is no official tracking of homeless deaths in many communities. As part of National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day, The Salvation Army in La Crosse, Wisconsin, remembered the lives of those in the community who have died while homeless in the