Future all-stars shine in New York
New York Staff Band hosts third annual young musicians’ weekend. by Aaron VanderWeele - Future all-stars—delegates from five territories join New York Staff Band members and guests at Star Lake Camp for the third annual youth musicians’ weekend. Below: The Takeuchi brothers
Palm Sunday tornadoes strike south
Salvation Army Disaster Services provides relief. by CHRIS PRIEST - In spring, warm air currents combine with building moisture in the air—following the sure recipe to initiate the 2006 tornado season. The month of April, which has seen Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services
New basketball court dedicated in Richmond
by Captain Raymond Erickson-King - The Salvation Army in Richland, Washington recently opened its new outdoor basketball courts. Over 80 people attended the opening ceremony, including United Way board chair Rod Webring, KNDU-TV (NBC) account executive Tiffany Flager, Tri-City area regional
Casa Grande Corps enrolls ten junior soldiers
Recently ten new junior soldiers were enrolled at the Casa Grande Corps. Seven of these junior soldiers were first introduced to The Salvation Army through its Spring Break Day Camp held in March 2005. Two new senior soldiers were enrolled
Lotta’s Fountain—100 years later
A record crowd of thousands gathered before dawn to commemorate the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire. by JENNIFER BYRD - A striking crew of Salvation Army officers and staff gathered in the predawn hours of April 18 at Lotta’s Fountain in
Bollwahns named divisional leaders
New leadership appointed for Southern California. by Jeff Curnow - On Wednesday, April 26, Lt. Colonel Donald C. Bell, chief secretary, announced, on behalf of Territorial Commander Commissioner Philip Swyers, the new leaders for the Southern California Division. Effective July 1, 2006, Lt.
Six Kroc Centers get green light
Share of Mrs. Kroc’s $1.5 billion+ gift will fund construction and endowment. by Karen Gleason - Long Beach, May 1, 2006—Territorial Commander Commissioner Philip Swyers announced today that six proposals for a Kroc Center have been approved and will receive funds to
Kroc Center success stories
Inside the Kroc Center’s “doorway to opportunity,” life-changing events await. Here, Major Cindy Foley shares some “Kroc Tales”—stories of individuals whose lives have been enriched through their involvement with San Diego’s Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center. “John” is a
WHAT WE’VE LEARNED
Interview with Kroc Center administrator Majors Tim and Cindy Foley share insight on operating the Army’s premiere facility in San Diego, California. On June 19, 2002, the Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center opened its doors in an economically depressed area
Approved Kroc Center projects
Below is a brief summary of just some of the highlights proposed for each center. They do not include all program and facility features planned for each location. Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Coeur d’Alene is the socioeconomic center of the five northern counties