Doughnuts support Army work
WWI lassies’ legacy lives on in "The Salvation Army Famous Doughnuts." by Shanti Hahler - Since its inception almost two years ago, The Salvation Army Famous Doughnut program has had great success, generating $30,000 in contributions. It has been an affordable and
Retail giants pitch in at Christmas
Target and Wal-Mart corporations partner with The Salvation Army for the holidays. Targeting TSA Wish List Target and The Salvation Army recently announced their partnership for The Target/Salvation Army Wish List, an online site, where clothing, household goods, personal products and gift
Sharper Focus – Gifts, talents and second grade math
by Amanda Reardon, Captain I am presently sitting in the kitchen, guiding my son David through his homework. (Just guiding him. No need to call Ms. Gies to report me.) He is convinced that second grade math is beyond my ken.
The West gives thanks
Actors Malcolm Jamal Warner and Lou Gossett, Jr. volunteer in Los Angeles. ADULT REHABILITATION CENTERS Thanksgiving meal reunites families The Anaheim Adult Rehabilitation Center opened this year’s Thanksgiving Dinner to family members of beneficiaries. The devastation caused by drug and alcohol use
Frontlines – News Briefs of the West
by Sue Schumann Warner - For we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 Tournament of Roses supports SA relief Captain Edward Hill, Pasadena Tabernacle
Promoted to Glory
Promoted to Glory Mrs. Brigadier Annie Mae Van Gould Mrs. Brigadier Annie Mae Van Gould was promoted to Glory October 20 from Santa Clarita Home for the Elderly in Valencia, California. She served 42 years as an Army officer. Annie Mae Carroll was
Don’t forget the cookies
Six-year-old Renton learns about God’s love…and likes the cookies, too. by Erin Gilger-Webb - What attracts a young child to The Salvation Army? Is it the brass bands? The uniforms? Or is it something much simpler than that… After speaking with Renton, I
Harry Williams admitted to Order of the Founder
British officer Commissioner Harry Williams was recently admitted to the Order of the Founder in a ceremony at International Headquarters (IHQ) in London. This honor—the highest awarded by The Salvation Army—recognizes outstanding service that would have been commended by William Booth,
Wong family: spiritually alive and honored to serve in Italy
The Wong family (l-r): Shante, Jaene, Xavier (standing), Demire, Josue, Fred, Alise, Debora and Desiree. Photo by Karen Lim. Writing for the Western Territory’s website, Captain Debora Wong described her family’s life: We are the Wong family. I, Debora, am Italian;
National nonprofit association recognizes Golden State public relations department
Divisional public relations department in Golden State receives award in Washington D.C. “Through the efforts of Jennifer Byrd, divisional public relations director, the Golden State Division was presented with an award from the National Nonprofit Association” in the category of Public
Thanksgiving to Advent: Psalm 103
by Carol Seiler, Major - We may think that a chaotic clash occurs as we transition from Thanksgiving, on Thursday, to Advent on Sunday, with only “black and blue” Friday and Saturday in between. (“Black Friday” is retailers' largest sales day,