Cox becomes first General to visit Romania
International leaders visited four Eastern European countries By Magna Våje Nielsen, Lt. Colonel - [gss gallery ids="19433,19432,19431,19430,19423,19429,19426,19425,19428,19427,19424,19434"] International leaders General André and Commissioner Silvia Cox, world president of women's ministries, recently visited four countries of The Salvation Army Eastern Europe Territory: Romania, Moldova,
$1 million grant from Walmart supports SA services
The $1 million grant supported nutrition in Salvation Army programs nationwide during 2015. When the Walmart Foundation awarded The Salvation Army a $1 million grant in 2015, they wanted to see how far the money could go. The Salvation Army was able
A letter of remembrance for Danny White
Murrieta Corps soldier promoted to Glory at 65. By Glen Doss, Major - Danny White is my brother in a special way—in Jesus Christ and in my heart. Today, as Philippians 3:20 reminds us, he is a citizen of Heaven along with
Portland Salvationist earns doctorate degree
Bonnie Robb is now a doctor of education in learning and leading with a neuroeducation focus. After three years of night and summer classes, and a lot of writing, Portland (Ore.) Tabernacle Salvationist Bonnie Robb received her doctorate in education
Salvation Army steps up response as severe weather batters Texas
Heavy rains and tornados return in a year already marked by an unusually high number of disaster events. By Philip Burn - As intense storms continued to deluge much of Texas over the Memorial weekend, The Salvation Army mobilized additional disaster teams to
Salvation Army responds to severe weather in Texas
Another round of record-setting rains brings floods and tornados The Salvation Army’s Texas Division is mobilizing disaster resources after severe storms hit the state last night, causing severe flooding. “Record-shattering” thunderstorms have dumped torrential rains across the state in the past
Staff Band hosts historic 10th birthday gala
The five North American Salvation Army staff bands perform together for the first time. By Karen Gleason - [gss gallery ids="19269,19270,19275,19276,19277,19278,19279,19280,19282,19284,19272,19273,19274,19281,19283,19285,19286,19289,19287,19288"] The Salvation Army North American Brass Celebration brought together all five North American staff bands to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the
Strengthening ties with state lawmakers
Legislative breakfast provides a forum for New Hampshire Army to tell its story By Patricia K. James - Legislators from across the state of New Hampshire connected with Salvation Army leaders, officers, staff and volunteers in early April for the organization’s first-ever
Salvation Army responds to water contamination in West Virginia
“Do Not Drink” advisory may remain in effect for weeks. The Salvation Army Florida Division is shipping two tractor-trailer loads of water out to a West Virginia community after contamination was identified in the local water supply. Officials in Vienna, W.Va. requested
Fashion blogger fights cancer, rallies support for The Salvation Army
By Sydney Fong - During an open house event on May 11, fashion blogger Kathleen Solmssen finally witnessed her goal to help an Oakland shelter become reality: a laundry room with new washers and dryers. Fighting through daily exhaustion due to her
Orange County holds Mother’s Day shopping spree
By Kevin White - Over 70 mothers, volunteers, and staff gathered just outside J.C. Penney at the Main Place Mall in Santa Ana, Calif., to participate in the The Salvation Army’s Orange County Women’s Auxiliary Annual Mother’s Day Shopping Spree. Sponsored by the
‘Dear Echelon’–the power of a true story
Event gives individuals a chance to share how The Salvation Army impacted their lives. The first “Dear Echelon” storytelling event took place April 17 at the Academy Theater in Portland, Ore. Organized by The Salvation Army Echelon PDX Chapter, the occasion