Salvation Army eyes vet housing in California
What the passage of Proposition 41 could mean for The Haven By Vivian Gatica - California voters in June’s statewide direct primary election voted in favor of Proposition 41, the California Veterans Housing and Homeless Prevention Bond Act, allowing the state to
Partnering for Bolivia’s children
Central Coast Choir raises awareness of Army work About 200 miles north of Los Angeles in Templeton, Calif., the Central Coast Choir (CCC), created by former Salvation Army bandsman Will van Kranenburg, strives to serve locally and beyond. “I formed
Fostering ‘connections’
The Salvation Army in Pennsylvania implements Texas Christian University research into new foster care program. By Jared McKiernan - Connecting, empowering, correcting––the pillars of parenting. Children need the right combination of each to thrive, especially those in foster care. The Salvation Army of
Kodiak Corps reaches for the stars
Corps youth launch weather balloon into outer space. By Karen Gleason - The Salvation Army in Kodiak, Alaska, may be small in size but its impact is far reaching. Through its troops program, corps youth literally reached for the stars when they
Kake Corps holds first GED graduation
The Salvation Army recognizes the community’s GED graduates. The Salvation Army in Kake, Alaska, hosted a graduation ceremony for village residents who passed their GED (General Educational Development) examination. Corps Officer Lt. Noel Evans—herself a GED graduate—had the idea for the