How it all came together
When Debi and I were appointed as divisional leaders in San Diego in February 1998, we immediately took up the work laid by previous divisional leaders and staff for a new corps community center in the east San Diego area.
‘I found acceptance and caring’ at Railton Place
By Jamie DeJesus - I’m from North Carolina but moved to San Francisco in search of my life. On the weekends and at night I would dress as a woman, and in my unhappiness eventually became a crystal meth addict, jobless and
Love as the cornerstone
I spent a number of recent days in the hospital. Not for myself, but to support someone whom I love dearly—my grandfather. Between all the beeps and bustle of the critical care unit, our care was his heart. It is in these
Youth Asset Development initiative
A national effort with Search Institute In November 2010, The Salvation Army launched a national Youth Asset Development (YAD) initiative in partnership with Search Institute, authors of the 40 developmental assets, which are cited as necessary building blocks for healthy development
My grandma’s love
Joan Kroc’s granddaughter shares a personal letter from her grandma. I am extremely proud to express my love and admiration for my Grandma Joan. I remember it like it was yesterday when she surprised the people of The Salvation Army, the
Kroc Fit Kids
Fighting childhood obesity The Salvation Army’s Kroc Center in San Diego developed Kroc Fit Kids as a response to community need for physical education. With severe budget cuts in San Diego schools, art, physical education and sciences have become novelties, and
Yes—you, too, can be like Joan Kroc
Joan Kroc believed in strength, especially strength of character. In the initial discussions for what would become the first Kroc Center, she told the team that she had built self-confidence by ice-skating, and her friend by swimming. She wanted the Kroc
Aloha, Kroc
Somewhere over the rainbow, in the unincorporated and developing community of Kapolei, Hawaii, a $133 million Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps and Community Center now stands. “My grandmother wanted every child, no matter his or her economic background to
The beginning of the end?
THE BODY BUILDER by Major Terry Camsey - This has been a very strange Christmas for me (and for Beryl) since the reality of a potentially significant change in our lifestyle looms closer with each passing day. There has been much
FOCUS – The foolish gift
by Lt. Amanda Reardon - I was sitting at the Angel Tree in the posh Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall, collecting gifts for the underprivileged. In that mall, we're accustomed to receiving nice gifts. But this occasion was special. A young man,
On the Corner
by Robert Docter - Whatever happened to Self Denial? This thought struck me while I was in the middle of my morning run the other day. "Whatever happened to Self Denial?" That's the giving of soldiers and members of
Known for our commitment to prayer
We will be a worshiping community, known for our commitment to prayer, holy living and service to others. by Commissioner David Edwards - One of the new lieutenants commissioned this past year was Lt. Timothy Smith. He is the son