National Commander launches website
“Momentum” gaining recognition The National Community Relations and Development department announced Wednesday the launch of National Commander Commissioner Israel Gaither’s new website “Momentum,” at www.nhqmomentum.org. Momentum is now online, offering visitors a virtual National Headquarters (NHQ) experience. The site provides an in-depth
The General’s pastoral letters
Office of the General to launch pastoral letters dispatched electronically to soldiers. March 2007 will see the General initiating a huge step forward in mass communications within The Salvation Army, in a move that will strengthen the pastoral role of the
White House recognizes Army in Oregon
Portland Harbor Light program given prestigious award. by Joy Wilson - An intake counselor (r) works with a client at Portland Harbor Light. The Salvation Army Portland Harbor Light, led by Lt. Ron Owens, was recently awarded the Champions of Compassion Award
Live ’07 will combine performing arts and Bible Bowl.
Don't miss Live '07 Live ’07—coming Friday evening, June 8, during Commissioning weekend—will feature both a celebration of musical and creative talents from around the territory and the territorial Bible Bowl play-off. The talent focus will be on young people ages 7
A fanfare of praise
Territorial Songsters debut at gospel arts celebration. by Neil Smith - This year’s gospel arts celebration will be an exciting event—one not to be missed! From the opening fanfare—which concludes with the words, “Glory and honor, praise, adoration, now and forevermore be thine,”
The Salvation Army lends expertise to human trafficking documentary
Key leaders in Western Territory engaged in groundbreaking work. by Janet Chismar - It’s hard to believe that in 21st century America—our own backyard—a wealthy Orange County family could “rent” a 13-year-old Egyptian girl and force her into domestic servitude. It’s even
Army in Denver helps provide new home
TSA in Denver and T&S Development give away a free condo. by Stephanie Gustafson - Left to right: Captain Ron McKinney, Roger Cordova, Tiarra Cordova, Tom Collins and Roger Cordova. On Feb. 1 in Denver, Colo., T&S Development gave away a
Hundreds line up for fifth annual Reno feast
Feed the Hungry event serves over 900. by Carole Miller - Country music singer Irlene Mandrell (center) was among volunteers at the Reno feast. The word was out—a free, hot meal was available—and they came by the hundreds. “Tom” was among over
New thrift store for Citrus Heights
Sacramento ARC opens family thrift store in Citrus Heights, Calif. Captain Grady Brown speaks to crowd at the Grand Opening; in the background is ARC Commander Major Ron Strickland; City Manager Henry Tingle and City Council Member Jeannie Bruins. In January,
Salvation Army homeless infirmary doubles in size
Local university and Lutheran church in Oregon team with Army. Lieutenant Ron Owens speaks with a client at the homeless infirmary in Portland, Ore. Recently, the Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church (BSLC) helped The Salvation Army double its patient capacity for the
Powerful storms rip through central Florida
Army mobilized. A Salvation Army volunteer loads items onto a canteen. Five canteens were sent out to Lake and Volusia counties during recent storms in Florida. The Salvation Army responded to a string of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes with winds up
HAVE YOU HEARD?
Commissioning 2007 promises a weekend of celebrations. by Martin Hunt - There is plenty of Good News to be shared! We as an Army have much to celebrate and need to share this good news with one another. In June of this