On the Corner
The current disaster by Bob Docter - The Army is justifiably proud of its commitment to people in the face of difficult disasters. Some are local, some regional and state wide, some national, and some international. Caring magazine rightfully trumpets “First in,
City lights and flickering lamps
the spiceBox by Sharon Robertson, Lt. Colonel - Except for the rumble of jet engines, the movement of flight attendants through the darkened aisles and an occasional crying baby, the cabin was quiet. As I peered through the portholes at the night-darkened
God answers prayer – be careful what you pray for!
sharperFocus by Linda Manhardt, Major - I awoke at 5:30 this morning, to the sound of a cadet playing the three notes he knows over and over on the trombone. While, if given a good night’s rest, I might have found humor
I can only imagine
prayerPower by Mervyn Morelock, Lt. Colonel - “I can only imagine what it will be like when I walk by your side, I can only imagine what my eyes will see when your face is before me, I can only imagine…” (Mercyme) I’ve heard the
Elsewhere in the world
Elsewhere in the world by DENMARK—Colonel Birgitte Brekke, an officer of the Norway, Iceland and the Færoes Territory, who served as World Youth Convention Organizer at International Headquarters, is appointed as Territorial Commander and Territorial President of Women’s Ministries, Denmark Territory, effective
FrontLines – News briefs of the West
by Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up (Galatians 6:9, NIV). New “slippahs” for Hilo kids Cadet Ashley Aspeitia, now in her second year of officer
Promoted to Glory
Promoted to Glory Lt. Colonel Le Roy Pedersen, Brigadier Isabelle Boyington, Gerald C. Clayton Lt. Colonel Le Roy Pedersen Lt. Colonel Le Roy Pedersen was promoted to Glory on Aug. 6, 2010, from Riverside, Calif. He was born and raised in Chicago, Ill.,
Virtually stocked shelves
Online book sales turn a profit for the ARCs. by Christin Davis - Along with the sale of donated clothing and goods in Family Stores, 10 of the Western Territory’s 22 Adult Rehabilitation Centers (ARCs) scan donated books and post those worth
Back to school in Torrance
Operation Backpack assists hundreds of chldren with school supplies and clothes. Six hundred children received a backpack filled with school supplies and a clothing voucher, thanks to The Salvation Army of Torrance, which continued its tradition of helping prepare kids for
Target helps students
Target helps students Salem, Ore. Twenty-seven children from The Salvation Army’s Salem, Ore., emergency shelter and the Latino congregation participated in Target’s Back-to-School Shopping Spree on Aug. 10, 2010. Staff at the Salem Target store stocked the food court with nutritious snacks
“Stand Up, Stand Up”
Winning entry in Rose Parade march competition announced at Welcome of Cadets. by Karl Larrson - The Salvation Army has participated in "America's New Year Celebration,” the Tournament of Roses Parade, for 92 years consecutively. For the last 10 years, the band