Boy Scouts donate to Army’s Japan recovery fund
Scouts respond to leader’s call to action. Recently, The Salvation Army’s Southern California Division received a donation for the Japan recovery effort from a local Boy Scout troop. Major Ian Robinson, divisional community relations and development director, relates how this
On the corner ‘Connecting in the corps’
By Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief MEMO TO CAPTAINS ON THE MOVE: It’s almost “discovery time.” You have received your orders and will be walking into a new corps, new situations, new people, new board, new staff, new everything. You need to be a
Military salutes National Salvation Army Week
In April, the cadets of the New Mexico Military Institute held a parade, followed by a barbecue, at Stapp Field in Roswell. The parade arose from a request aimed at getting the word out about National Salvation Army Week, May
‘Fifteen Fantastics’ celebrated Women’s Auxiliary honors 15 outstanding philanthropic San Diego women.
By Pamela Lennen The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary of San Diego County hosted 850 guests for its annual Women of Dedication recognition and fundraising luncheon, held earlier this year at the San Diego Sheraton Hotel and Marina. Now in its 46th year,
Frontlines: News briefs of the West
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline (2 Tim. 1:7). By Karen Gleason, Editor ANACORTES, WASH.—Skagit County’s Prevention Council recently awarded The Salvation Army a “Very Important Prevention Person/Organization” certificate,
It’s a celebration! National Salvation Army Week 2011: May 8-14
Annual happening provides opportunities to increase awareness and thank supporters. Each spring, the second week in May, National Salvation Army Week takes place with the Army across the U.S. holding special events to highlight its work. President Dwight D. Eisenhower declared the
‘Hear ye, hear ye’
Proclaiming Salvation Army Week in Hawaii Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie declared May 9-15 as Salvation Army Week in Hawaii and handed a proclamation to Western Territorial Commander Commissioner James Knaggs at a May 10 meeting at the State Capitol. Hawaiian and
Take the challenge ‘Live below the line’
Campaign seeks to raise awareness and money to combat global poverty. By Karen Gleason How much is your daily cup of coffee? Could you cover all your daily expenses on less than that amount? Throughout the developed world, people—including Salvationists—have accepted the challenge to
Army’s long-time legal partner honored
Recognizing The Salvation Army’s ‘Partners in Mission’ By Georgia Tzanidis For the third consecutive year, The Salvation Army Western Territory paid homage to one of the partners who help it fulfill its mission within the community. This year’s accolades went to Daniel