Musician honored
New York Staff Bandsman Aaron VanderWeele receives international award. Aaron VanderWeele, euphonium soloist of the New York Staff Band (NYSB) and a member of the Montclair Citadel Corps (N.J.), has received the prestigious International Euphonium Player of the Year Award for
Donate anytime…online
Program is now in its third year. by Donna Romine - The Salvation Army’s 2007 Online Red Kettle program—like the traditional kettles—raises money for those in need at Christmas and throughout the year. To help the Army and those we serve, individuals
“Time out” for WBC
Register now for this summer's conference. - by Kelly Pontsler, Major Asilomar conference grounds on the Monterey peninsula will host the Western Bible Conference. Time out! For members of a sports team in the heat of competition, those two words are priceless! As
Army announces Christmas partners
Partnerships enhance Army's ability to serve others. To help people in need, The Salvation Army’s plan for Christmas partnerships includes arrangements with several major national brands to provide toys, food and utility assistance at Christmas and other critical social services throughout
Army rings in holidays
Salvationists throught the West make the holidays brighter for others. Cascade Division: Pendleton, Oregon—Corps Officers Captains Don and Martha Sheppard have found a way to make sure they have enough bell-ringers—simultaneously ministering to people and building the kingdom of God. While
Children’s “Pictures of Hope”
National Project benefits local homeless shelters For the third year in a row, General Motors (GM), The Salvation Army and Linda Solomon, a nationally recognized and award-winning photojournalist, have partnered to help underprivileged children in a project called "Pictures of Hope.”
…and thou, Bethlehem
by Lloyd Docter - This is a Christmas scene without Christmas trees … Without tinsel and red and green lights … Without stockings hung hopefully by cheerful fireside … Without laughing children! This is a Christmas scene without the hospitality … the kindness … The friendly
Christmas memories
A Christmas reflection from General Shaw Clifton by General Shaw Clifton - Thoughts of Christ-mases past take me to my childhood. It was in Glasgow, aged nine, that I first played a brass instrument in a Salvation Army young people’s band. December