A legacy of hope, a path to the future
By Robert Brennan For a decade, The Salvation Army’s Alegria transitional living village has been, to coin a phrase, “transitioning” into a more permanent response and answer for people living with HIV/AIDS. This September, Alegria celebrated its 10-year anniversary with an
Alegria “Recognizing a decade of service, and reflecting on its journey
By Paul Hebblethwaite In 2011, The Salvation Army’s Alegria program turns 10 years old and celebrates a legacy of support and treatment for homeless families affected by HIV/AIDS. Located in the Silverlake district of Los Angeles, Alegria provides housing and support services
‘The Red Shield in the Rose City’
Oregon Historical Society salutes The Salvation Army’s 125 years in Portland. In 1886, Captain Mary Stillwell of The Salvation Army brought “soup, soap and salvation” to Portland, Ore., a frontier city filled with vice. The outpost was the Army’s first in
Elsewhere in the world
MEXICO—Currently completing its 10th year as a Salvation Army territory, Mexico is planning a celebration for 2012, which will be the 75th anniversary of the official beginning of the Army’s work there (Oct. 1, 1937), following about three years as
Reputation remains rock solid
Salvation Army in New Zealand recognized as “most reputable.” For the second year running, NZ Management magazine has selected The Salvation Army New Zealand as its “Most Reputable Not for Profit Organization.” NZ Management’s survey of the country’s business executives and managers
Sam’s Club donates $500,000 to The Salvation Army
For the last couple of months, more than 150 of the participating Sam’s Club stores, a well-known retail warehouse club with locations nationwide and long-standing supporter of The Salvation Army, teamed up with their communities and raised and donated more than $500,000. Fundraising
Assistance continues for Texas wildfire victims
The Salvation Army opened a Central Texas Wildfire Relief Center in Austin in mid-September to serve as a distribution point for donated items to wildfire survivors. Families and individuals who lost their homes can select donated items: clothing, shoes, toiletries,
Kroc Center opens in Mississippi
By Meghan Calhoun Sept. 19 marked a major milestone for The Salvation Army in Biloxi, Miss., as the Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center opened in the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The $22 million state-of-the-art recreation, fitness and creative arts community
Kroc Center opens in Quincy, Ill.
The grand opening of The Salvation Army Kroc Community Center in Quincy, Ill., brought thousands of community members together Sept. 18. Following a ribbon cutting ceremony, guests had a sneak peek at the finished product—one they’ve been waiting to see since
on the corner ‘ Challenging the status quo’
By Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief The death of Steve Jobs saddens me beyond measure. I hope there is some precocious 20-something person exploring ideas in a family garage, somewhere. I hope that person is wondering if something could be made better, improved,
the spice box ‘ Collateral damage’
By Sharon Robertson, Lt. Colonel One of the great tragedies of warfare is the loss of innocent lives to so-called “friendly fire.” It is bad enough to know that men and women are fighting and dying in conflicts based on the
from the desk of… ‘Why a Congress NOW? ‘
By Judy Smith,Lt. Colonel Why a congress NOW? I recently attended a dinner meeting for the Territorial Officers Advisory Council (TOAC) at Crestmont Conference Center when this question was asked. Six of us from the territorial cabinet were sitting around the dinner