USA West partners with India West
The existing neonatal intensive care unit at the Evangeline Booth Hospital in Ahmednagar, India. The Western Territory has pledged $60,000 to the India Western Territory for replacement of the general ward of the Evangeline Booth Hospital in Ahmednagar, allowing completion
Major Calvin Prouty battles fire at neighbor’s house
In Santa Monica, Calif., Major Calvin Prouty recently attempted to rescue a neighbor from a burning house. When another nearby resident, Christopher Wilson, arrived on the scene, he found Prouty dousing the front of the building with a garden hose. Majors
Santa Maria Corps unites in prayer
by Carla Jackson - Every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 7:00 a.m., members and friends of The Salvation Army Santa Maria Corps Community Center, led by Captains Eric and Adriana Bradley, meet to pray for the needs of their church and
Major Sheryl called to help Major Barbara
by Jennifer Byrd - Every once in a while, a Salvation Army officer is asked for guidance of not quite a spiritual nature. Such was the case for Major Sheryl Tollerud, of the Santa Clara Citadel Corps, Calif., who was recently approached
Posillicos lead Golden State
In the Golden State Division, Majors Joe and Shawn Posillico were recently installed as divisional leaders in a ceremony conducted by Commissioners Bill and Gwen Luttrell at the San Jose Corps. Prior to this appointment, the couple served in the Northwest
Hudsons installed in Hawaii
by Jeff Martin, Major Majors Dave and Sharron Hudson were recently installed as the new divisional leaders for the Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division. The Hudsons, who were installed by Lt. Colonels Donald C. and Debora Bell, will serve as divisional
Harvest Festival supports training for cadets
A long-held tradition of support for officer training in the Western Territory will take on a new twist this year, with a goal of helping divisions support the expense of cadet training. The 2004 Harvest Festival appeal kicks off on Sunday,
BSA helps collect canned food for TSA
by Kamara Sams Holden - An estimated 33 million men, women and children in the United States go to bed hungry each night. In an effort to combat hunger and ensure that cupboards are full for the most needy in our
Fresno Silvercrest celebrates 25 years
by Jennifer Byrd - L to R: Dawn Trueblood, Larry Roselle from HUD Fresno, Carrie Ramsey, Susan Lawrence and Majors Joe and Shawn Posillico. The Salvation Army’s Silvercrest in Fresno pulled out all the stops to celebrate its 25th anniversary in
Resource Connection set for Nov. 1
The Western Territory Supplies and Purchasing Department—or “Trade” as it as called by many—is changing. On November 1, 2004 the physical store will be closed. Our new Trade, “Resource Connection,” will be open for business on November 1 as an
My road to SFOT
by Terrence Masango, Cadet - In September 1990, at age 16, I was at the end of my rope—desperate, hopeless, confused. What could drive a 16-year-old boy to suicidal thoughts? My father was an alcoholic who not only spent all his money
Denver Red Shield celebrates Super Saturday
by Ron McKinney, Envoy - YOUTH FROM THE Denver Red Shield Corps Community Center participated in a variety of activites on “Super Saturday.” To kick off the Red Shield fall programs, more than 400 members of the Denver Red Shield Corps