Army on scene at most destructive fire in Colorado history
Wildfire kills two people and destroys 473 homes. A wildfire north of Colorado Springs burned 15,500 acres, killing two and destroying 473 homes, making it the most destructive fire in Colorado’s history. Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) teams provided meals,
Shelter responds to community needs in Modesto
The Salvation Army facility is expanding to better serve patrons. By Laine Hendricks The Salvation Army Berberian Homeless Shelter and Transitional Living Center in downtown Modesto, Calif., is undergoing improvements and expanding services to better care for the community. The facility operates a
Northwest Division hosts annual women’s retreat
Women experience “extravagant grace” at the event. By Lora Marini Baker More than 300 women from The Salvation Army’s Northwest Division congregated in Pasco, Wash., in May, for the annual Women’s Retreat, led by Major Sheryl Tollerud, Northwest divisional director of women’s
SAW-ROA retreat offers ‘feasting and fellowship’
By Marilyn L. Bawden, Major Members of The Salvation Army West-Retired Officers’ Association (SAW-ROA) met in May at Camp Mt. Crags in the Malibu mountains of Southern California for the annual retreat. Fresh flowers and fruit in each room set the
San Diego opens its Door of Hope
The expanded transitional living center has 24 new apartments. After three years of planning and construction, The Salvation Army’s Door of Hope in San Diego is once again open with 24 new apartments for homeless mothers and children in need of
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“I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you” (Gen. 28:15 NIV). BIG BEAR LAKE,
High Council called to elect new General
Meeting to elect the 20th Salvation Army General will commence July 29. The Chief of the Staff, Commissioner André Cox, summoned members of the High Council to meet on July 29 to elect the 20th General of The Salvation Army. All
LA Red Shield promotes community health and safety
The center partners with various organizations and professional athletes. By Vivian Gatica The Salvation Army’s Los Angeles Red Shield Youth and Community Center provides a number of resources to surrounding residents from ongoing classes to special activities. Recently, the center created significant
Israel and New Breed open weekend
The gospel group teamed up with Salvation Army musicians for a memorable night. By Jared McKiernan Grammy-winning gospel ensemble Israel and New Breed electrified the Pasadena Civic Auditorium Friday night to kick off The Salvation Army Western Territory’s 2013 Commissioning weekend. Led by