The changing nature of disaster relief
The Army has done much to modernize its approach in the last decade. But officials say more can be done. By Jenny Lower - About 12 years ago, The Salvation Army New York disaster relief unit came to a crossroads. For years, the
Youth encouraged at El Cajon Corps
Programs promote academic, artistic and spiritual growth. [gss gallery ids="19854,19855,19856,19857,19858,19859,19860,19861,19862"] In June, the El Cajon, Calif., corps held Youth Sunday, commemorating a year of successful youth ministry and demonstrating accomplishments in music, art and troop programs. During the service, the congregation honored
Messengers of Light appointed
The 48 new lieutenants will serve in communities across the Western Territory. The Western Territory commissioned, ordained and appointed 48 new lieutenants of the Messengers of Light Session June 12 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Southern California before more
The Salvation Army responds to Erskine Fire in Kern County
Canteens and volunteers deployed from around California to support evacuees and fire personnel. The Salvation Army is actively responding to the Erskine Fire, a major wildfire in North Eastern Kern County that as of June 24 had burned more than 20,000
Noah’s Ark lands at Homer Corps
Corps receives a unique gift. [gss gallery ids="19833,19832,19828,19829,19830,19831"] The Homer, Alaska, corps, led by Lts. Caleb and Christin Fankhauser, recently received and dedicated a one-of -a-kind gift–a four-piece set of Noah’s Ark paintings by Tom duBois, known for his Christian art. Betty Hoefling,
Devastating flash floods hit West Virginia overnight
At least 44 out of the state’s 55 counties have declared a state of emergency. At least four people are dead and one missing after massive flash floods inundated towns across the state of West Virginia Thursday evening. As of
Lt. Larry Groenleer
Sept. 3, 1962-May 25, 2016 Lt. Larry Groenleer, 53, was promoted to Glory May 25 from Las Vegas. Born Sept. 3, 1962, to Larry Groenleer, Sr., and Linda Sue Ray, he was raised by his father and stepmother, Michiko Groenleer. The family
“Come As You Are”
Western Territory Staff Songsters release new CD. By Len Ballantine, Major - From beginning to end, the Western Territory Staff Songsters’ (WTSS) new CD, “Come As You Are,” is a generous journey of styles and sounds, thoughts and moods. The listener is
Summer shape up in Homer, Alaska
Lt. Sam Fowler recalls his summer assignment and how it influenced his ministry as a Salvation Army officer. By Sam Fowler, Lt. - “Where on earth is Homer, Alaska?” I had just received my summer assignment, a Salvation Army cadet’s longest off-campus field
Sharing knowledge in Zimbabwe
The Salvation Army trains farmers in best practices when rainfall is scarce. Katamari Mary is a 50-year-old widow and mother of three children. She lives on the outskirts of Kadoma in Zimbabwe. Due to climate change, the chance of receiving enough
Chief of the Staff installs Japan territorial leaders
By Makoto Yamaya, Major - International leaders Commissioners Brian and Rosalie Peddle, chief of the staff and world secretary for women’s ministries, respectively, recently installed new Japan territorial leaders Colonels Kenneth and Cheryl Maynor during an installation meeting in the Japan
The Salvation Army completes national search and rescue fleet
Partnership with Polaris creates 53-vehicle fleet valued at $1.36 million. Polaris Industries Inc., the country’s leading manufacturer of off-road vehicles, delivered 10 Polaris RANGER® vehicles to the Western Territory of The Salvation Army to complete a national search and rescue fleet