Salvation Army partners with Whole Foods at Easter carnival
The Asian American Yerba Buena Corps in San Francisco, Calif., held a carnival for children on Easter with games, a health check-up booth, bounce house, prizes and food. Many of the corps children and guests participated in an Easter egg
Hawaiian and Pacific Islands youth councils: Who am I?
Youth councils delegates find their identity in Christ. Who am I? Why do I exist? What’s my purpose? Seeking answers to these questions, 160 young people, youth leaders and corps officers gathered at Camp Homelani on the North Shore of Oahu for
Identity is focus on youth councils
Challenged to be who we are: youth councils expose delegates' true identities. by Ryan Mann - On the last weekend of February, nearly 200 teenage delegates from Southern California gathered at a rainy Camp Mt. Crags for “Born Identity”—Youth Councils 2010. The
National Seminar on Evangelism
Promoting a zeal for evangelism Designed to inspire delegates with a zeal for evangelism, The Salvation Army’s National Seminar on Evangelism (NSE), held at Glen Eyrie, Colo., has provided soldiers and officers with hands-on evangelism training since 1969. This year the
Many respond to “Come Join Our Army” at Stockton
Many respond to "Come Join Our Army" at Stockton Divisional Youth Secretary Captain Shevaun Malone recently enrolled 12 new junior soldiers, three senior soldiers and three adherents at the Stockton Corps (Calif.). Captains Eric and Jasiel Tumale are the corps officers.
McMinnville’s “Bridgers” build relationships
Corps develops innovative ways to reach out to others. - by Dennis Trimmer, Major The McMinnville (Ore.) Corps recently began a program called the "Monday Freebie Bazaar." Because our corps building is small, we do not have space to display the hundreds
Driven by passion to serve the victims
El Paso FBI recognizes Salvation Army employee for her work in anti-trafficking. by Heather Melvoin - In a ceremony held by the FBI at their headquarters in El Paso, Texas, Salvation Army employee Virginia McCrimmon received the prestigious Director’s Community Leadership Award
Hailey’s story–a gift of music
Gresham, Ore., teen receives community service award. Accomplished pianist Hailey Rowden, 14, began her musical journey at The Salvation Army’s Gresham, Ore., corps. Several years ago, then corps officer Major Brenda Hathorn began giving music lessons to children at the Gresham
Honolulu honors its partners in community service
Annual luncheon honors outstanding volunteers and supporters. More than 340 people attended The Salvation Army’s recently held annual Partners in Community Service Awards banquet in Honolulu, honoring individuals and organizations for their exceptional contributions. Western Territorial Commander Commissioner Philip Swyers brought
Roswell arson demands call for grace
Army officer offers forgiveness and invitation to arsonist. Firemen responded to a call on April 2, 2010—Good Friday—at The Salvation Army’s Roswell, N.Mex., thrift store. Captain Beau Perez, corps officer, was just beginning his Good Friday address at Mt. Gilidea Baptist Church
Cheyenne’s “Weekend of Passion”
Easter weekend events include building renovations and soldier enrollments. The Salvation Army in Cheyenne, Wyoming, celebrated a weekend of passion this Easter—welcoming new soldiers and dedicating its renovated kitchen and a new classroom. The guiding light for all the activities was
Cheyenne’s “Weekend of Passion”
Easter weekend events include building renovations and soldier enrollments. The Salvation Army in Cheyenne, Wyoming, celebrated a weekend of passion this Easter—welcoming new soldiers and dedicating its renovated kitchen and a new classroom. The guiding light for all the activities was