Ten grands
Ten professional pianists perform in Salvation Army benefit show for after-school music programs. Ten grand pianos, candelabras and baskets of roses adorned the stage at the KeyBank Grand Friday Concert April 6, held at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland, Ore.,
Passing the mantle
CFOT training principal explores the significance of the college’s Mantle Service. By Tim Foley, Major The campus of the College for Officer Training (CFOT) at Crestmont is abuzz this time of year. With the fast-approaching conclusion of the academic season of theological and
REJOICE! Women’s Day Retreat
The Salvation Army in northern California joined with neighboring churches to hold a first-ever united meeting, the REJOICE! Women’s Day Retreat, held at the Eureka Corps. The Redding Corps also participated, along with Coastline, Faith Center, Beacon of Faith, Celebration Fellowship,
Yakima Adventure Corps wins red ribbon
Young gardeners prepare for next planting cycle. By Laine Hendricks As summer approaches, boys in The Salvation Army Adventure Corps in Yakima, Wash., are preparing for another cycle of planting and harvesting. The group’s current garden won a red ribbon at the county
Kroc Center countdown in Phoenix
Grand opening of the West’s newest center is May 18-20. The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Phoenix South Mountain will open in less than a month during the dedication weekend, May 18-20. The center, directed by Majors
‘Serving the servants’ in Santa Maria
The Santa Maria Corps’ mobile ministry serves those who serve others. The Santa Maria Corps rolled out its "Serving the Servants" ministry March 27, with help from a team of cadets from the College for Officer Training at Crestmont—the Laminin Brigade—visiting
Elsewhere in the world
AUSTRALIA—Easter would have been difficult for 2 million Australians who struggled to put food on the table. Yet, thanks to Foodbank Australia, The Salvation Army provided meals and Easter eggs. Foodbank Australia collects unsaleable, surplus and donated food and grocery
Ready for Olympic bikers…and beyond
The Salvation Army Hadleigh Farm plans for a legacy after the 2012 Olympics. Excitement is building at The Salvation Army Hadleigh Farm in South Essex, England, site of the mountain biking course for the London 2012 Olympic Games in August. Against
Rare Breeds Centre: A people-friendly place
The Rare Breeds Centre is a petting farm, educational center and playground all in one. The Rare Breeds Centre—part of The Salvation Army’s Hadleigh Farm in South Essex, England—opened to the public in mid-2004 to promote conservation and to care for
The Bridge: Building financial stability
Team from the West teaches fundamentals of financial stability to Latin American corps. By Buffy Lincoln Financial independence for The Salvation Army in Latin America is getting closer. The concept of teaching struggling Army corps in these countries how to become financially stable
Cinco de Mayo—celebrating the victory
In May 1862, French immigrants and other Europeans sought to seize the land and with it the liberty of the Mexican people in the city of Puebla. The Mexican military was clearly the underdog. With little or no training, minimal finances
Entenmann’s and The Salvation Army celebrate 75th annual National Doughnut Day
Event marked by Facebook donation campaign and ‘Free Doughnuts for a Year’ sweepstakes Entenmann’s Bakery, the maker of more than 100 sweet baked goods, and The Salvation Army have partnered for the second year in a row to celebrate the 75th