Hemet Corps holds unexpected drive-in Easter service
A month ago, an employee of the Hemet Corps said the corps’ AM/FM transmitter was broken. Corps Officer Lt. James Fleming said to go ahead and order a new one. When Riverside County lifted mandates that allowed The Salvation Army
All-girls drumline inspires growth
Ontario (California) Corps group marches everywhere from fairs to parks to churches. By Neil Munoz - Studies show that people often associate certain musical instruments with gender. The flute, for instance, is typically linked to a feminine role, while percussion a more
The long walk
Ashley grew up Christian in Southern California, attending Salvation Army music camps regularly as a child. But as a young adult, she found herself living in Seattle, trapped in an emotionally and verbally abusive relationship. Embarrassed and scared, she hid the
Metal ministry
For decades, soldier Dave Ferguson has quietly used his shop as a home for service. By Kevin White - A box of donuts. A few sandwiches. Bottles of water. A blanket. A jacket. A bag of potato chips. An extension cord. These
Crescendo lives up to its name
Music and dance ministry amplifies at the Torrance Corps By Sue Schumann - Students of all ages are learning to make music at the Southern California Division’s new Crescendo Music and Dance, located at the Torrance Corps. “It’s open to all,” said Garry
Museum of the West’s renovation opens Army story
By Ethan Bradley - A newly crafted and curated Museum of the West reopened April 9 at the College for Officer Training (CFOT) at Crestmont, featuring the early seeds of The Salvation Army and the roots of the movement in the
Major Madalene Florence Rizzi
Madalene Florence Rizzi, 95, was promoted to Glory Feb. 16 from Stockton, Calif. Rizzi was born Oct. 9, 1920, in Hailey, Idaho. As a teenager, she moved with her parents to Bellingham, Wash., where she committed her life to Christ at
Major Phyllis Althea Griffin
Major Phyllis Althea Griffin, 89, was promoted to Glory Feb. 20 from Pueblo, Colo. Born July 28, 1926 in Colorado, Griffin eventually earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Colorado. She served as a hospital nurse before being
Enterprise on the rise in Dallas
New car washing business employs men living at Carr P. Collins Social Service Center. By Jackeline Luna - Following the success of its in-house landscaping company, The Salvation Army Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Command launched Clean Works, a mobile car wash service, in
Finding restoration
Event continues to connect West’s former officers By Tony Hussey - Having recently turned 65, I’ve considered my life’s highs and lows to date—one high being an undertaking to unite former officers of The Salvation Army. My association with The Salvation Army
Long Beach expands Welcome Home program for veterans
Corps serves more veterans with increased assistance packages. The Long Beach Citadel Corps has once again expanded its Welcome to Your New Home program, which since 2013 has been providing “starter” kits to help furnish the homes of local veterans. The kits
Elinor Davey
Elinor Davey was promoted to Glory Feb. 12 from San Diego. A fourth-generation Salvationist, Elinor Agnes Sabin was born March 20, 1931, in Rockford, Ill. Her grandmother, Captain Agnes Hoardon (Houser) served under the Booth-Tuckers in the Eastern Territory. As a