Real Estate Wednesdays creators bring focus to ARC
New initiative places ARC trucks and information on more than 200 title company desks. By Marlene Klotz-Collins - Two Scottsdale Realtors with a passion for The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) are engaging title companies throughout the Metropolitan Phoenix area in a
First Former Officers Retreat held
Acknowledging the former officers in its ranks, the Western Territory held its first Former Officers Retreat Oct. 3-5 at Redwood Glen Camp and Conference Center in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California with 32 former officers and members of the
A new look at addiction and recovery
By Glen Doss, Major - It is commonly understood within the medical community today that alcohol and drug addiction is an involuntary disability, which, if left untreated, can be terminal. The new Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) recovery program for those seeking membership
‘One Army’ at Christmas
Video contributions requested by IHQ As Christmas approaches, The Salvation Army’s International Headquarters communications team is planning to release a video highlighting the movement’s vital and varied ministry at this important time of year. With a focus on Jesus, the video
Housing for veterans
The Salvation Army contributes to national movement to end veteran homelessness By Vivian Gatica - In 2009, the White House announced President Barack Obama’s goal to end veteran homelessness by the end of 2015. Consequently, the 25 Cities Initiative set housing goals
A history of helping those who serve
The Salvation Army military outreach dates back to 19th century By Kevin Jackson, Major - The Salvation Army is paramilitary in its organizational structure, yet we don’t wage war against other military forces. In fact, it can be argued that we are the
Modesto corps responds to increased need
The Modesto (Calif.,) Citadel Advisory Board recently announced plans to increase its service offerings for low-income households in Modesto, one of the state’s most impoverished cities, via its family service committee. New additions will include life skills classes in budgeting, shopping
Is addiction a disease or a disorder?
By Bob Docter, Editor-in-Chief - The Western Territory has initiated a vital closing of a serious program gap by beginning to link advanced Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) participants to local corps programs prior to completion. A two-year trial study indicates an
‘One Army’ resources aim to unite
The 13-set guide explains the nature and purpose of The Salvation Army. By Christin Davis - As a boy in a village in Bedfordshire, 40 miles north of London, Robert Street once knelt at the mercy seat in the Stotfold Corps—formerly a
‘Keep calm and sail on’
Portland Tabernacle Corps offers sailing classes to youth. By Jenni Perine, Major - During September The Salvation Army Portland Tabernacle Corps partnered with the Willamette Sailing Club to give four weeks of sailing lessons to young people aged 12-16. Each Friday afternoon,
Army recognized by the ‘Heart of Yuma’
Yuma Salvation Army receives ‘Outstanding Non-Profit of Organization’ award By Kari Tatar - Photo Caption: Captain Randy and Tracie Hartt accept award for The Salvation Army in Yuma. The Salvation Army of Yuma won ‘Outstanding Non-Profit Organization’ at the 15th Annual ‘Heart of
First Burundian citizens commissioned as Salvation Army officers
History is made during the Rwanda and Burundi Command’s commissioning weekend. During The Salvation Army’s Rwanda and Burundi Command’s commissioning weekend, eight new Salvation Army officers took up their appointments, including the first two commissioned from Burundi. Commissioner Clive T. Adams,