Salvation Army celebrates 100 years of marching in Rose Parade
The milestone anniversary comes with a bigger, more diverse band. By Hillary Jackson - This New Year’s Day, The Salvation Army Tournament of Roses Band marched in the world-famous Rose Parade like it has 100 times before. With the centennial anniversary of
Hunt steps down as Pasadena Tab Songster Leader
Will remain active in the corps in other capacities By Hillary Jackson - You’ve probably heard of the Pasadena Tabernacle Songsters. Since 1999, they’ve released four albums and toured the world, including a performance at London’s O2 Arena for the Boundless Congress
Salvation Army treats moms at Mother’s Day Shopping Spree
For Mother’s Day, The Salvation Army in Orange County (California) wanted to treat a group of women—those who wouldn’t think to treat themselves—to something special. There’s Brittney, for example. A veteran herself, she’s a military wife and mother of three; her
Raising a shelter, one step at a time
Southern Californian walks the Camino del Santiago trail to raise money for anti-trafficking efforts By Hillary Jackson - The first time Dr. Gail Campofiore walked the Camino del Santiago trail, it was a personal spiritual journey. This time, she’s walking to raise awareness
Crescendo—growing stronger
Music school also introduces community to ministry of The Salvation Army. “My teacher is good fun!” So said Addyson, age 10, about her cornet teacher at Crescendo Music and Dance Academy in Torrance, California, which has steadily gained a following since
Bringing The Salvation Army to ‘The Valley’
Effort focuses on mission in community By Robert Evan Docter - A drive along Topanga Canyon Boulevard showcases the best of Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley. The 20-mile highway offers hiking trails, scenic views, shopping malls, and diverse food options—connecting the
Praise team grows with divisional support
Southern California music department provides lessons, support to beginning musicians A year ago, the youth band at the Southeast Communities Corps in Huntington Park, California, was a group of eight beginning musicians, ages 15–23, yearning for a chance to grow in
Southern California celebrates “Brave” women
More than 500 women gathered at Camp Mt. Crags in Calabasas, California, to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ during the Southern California Division’s 2018 Women’s Retreats, themed “She is Brave,” based on powerful words from Joshua 1:9: “Be bold,
New California South Division coming
Division will be one of the largest in the nation A new California South Division will merge the Western Territory’s Southern California and Sierra del Mar divisions July 1 as part of the territory-wide “Project 180” effort, designed to reduce costs,
Salvation Army’s DMG Foods opens doors to public
Program is one of the first in the U.S. to combine social services with a traditional grocery shopping experience. To commemorate the opening of The Salvation Army’s first grocery store in the U.S., more than 100 local and national stakeholders attended
Southern California Division launches first Echelon chapter
Ventura, California, adds its name to a growing list of chapters in the West. In culmination of nearly two years’ planning, The Salvation Army in Ventura, California, officially launched its Echelon chapter at the Poinsettia Pavilion on March 3. With Southern
Access Centers open at two corps
The facilities will provide food, showers and case management, among other services By Vivian Lopez - On the heels of a 23 percent year-to-year increase in homelessness in Los Angeles County, The Salvation Army expanded its services to surrounding homeless populations in