National Social Service Conference To Convene in San Diego
The Western Territory will host The Salvation Army's National Social Services Conference March 15 through 19, 1997 at the Horton Plaza Doubletree Hotel in San Diego, California. This will be the fourth annual independent social services conference of The Salvation Army
Bogles Enroll Fourteen New Junior Soldiers
Envoys Phil and Nancy Bogle have done a great deal for hungry children in their area. Tillamook County, Oregon, has a known listing of 800 children whose family income dips below poverty level, warranting free or reduced price school meals. Through
Silvercrest Will Complete Hollywood Development
By Beverly Ventriss - Ground was recently broken for the new Hollywood Silvercrest Residence. Joining Johnny Grant, honorary mayor of Hollywood, for the ceremony were city, state and federal government representatives and longtime Army supporters actress Shirley Jones and Marty
Music Attracts Youth in Littleton
Hundreds Attend Contemporary Concerts By Christy Ziemba - How do you reach teenagers with the message of Christ? Do the more traditional methods work, or do we try to reach them through more contemporary vehicles? That's a question often asked of
Aurora Corps Aids Homestead Celebration
100 Years of Serving The Aurora, Colo., Corps, under the leadership of Lts. Kevin and Lyndall Mullin, corps officers, recently made a memorable contribution to "Homestead 1896," planned jointly by the City of Aurora and the Aurora Museum Foundation. An estimated 25-30,000
If You Renovate It, God Blesses, People Come
A Field of Dreams in Anaheim The Army's latest expression of service to Orange County, Calif., the newly renovated Red Shield Center, is the product of faith, effort, and an almost audible message, "If you renovate it, God will bless!" When renovation
The One Hundredth Monkey
By Commissioner Peter H. Chang - The Japanese monkey, Macaca fuscata, was being observed in the world for a period of over 30 years. In 1952, on the island of Koshima, scientists were providing monkeys with sweet potatoes dropped in the
ARC Truck Calls Centralized
1-800-95-TRUCK By Carolina Bernardini - Seeking to improve customer service while reducing costs, Major Dan Starrett, Adult Rehabilitation Centers (ARC) commander, has instituted a centralized phone center located at command headquarters in Torrance to receive donation calls. By calling 1-800-95-TRUCK from anywhere in
Major James Bradley Teaches Ultimate Lesson
A Brother's Tribute By Captain Steve Bradley - The highest tribute I can pay my brother is to testify with absolute certainty that he fulfilled God's will for his life. He lived up to the challenge inscribed on a brass plaque he
National Media Blitz Designed To Stimulate Local Giving
RED SHIELD--National media blitz features familiar red kettles. By Robert Docter - The National Commander, Commiss-ioner Robert A. Watson, working in conjunction with the four American Territories and the National Advisory Board, has triggered the development of a national Salvation Army
Northwest Airlines Makes Army Corporate Partner
Northwest Airlines Makes Army Corporate Partner With the campaign theme Need Knows No Season, Northwest Airlines features the work of The Salvation Army throughout October, November and December in its publications, in-flight video entertainment on all flights, and prominently displays the