Major Ruth Maynard
Sept. 10, 1925–May 16, 2017 Major Ruth Maynard was promoted to Glory May 16 from Clinton, New York. Ruth Greenfield was born Sept. 10, 1925, in Glendale, Arizona. She entered The Salvation Army School for Officer Training in San Francisco in
Boehm nabs award
Each U.S. territory selects one individual for the honor, given during the National Social Services Conference. By Karen Gleason - “Competent, professional and compassionate” are characteristics sought in recipients of The Salvation Army Award for Excellence in Social Work. Melanie Boehm, executive
Mobilizing for good
The Army shows its colors around the world By Rosalie Peddle, Commissioner - Well done, good and faithful soldiers! We’ve passed the halfway mark of The Whole World Mobilizing campaign and it has been amazing up to this point. It has been
Curbing child care costs
As affordable child care becomes more and more a commodity, low-cost providers such as The Salvation Army step in to fill need, and give parents peace of mind. By Jared McKiernan - “Eight-hundred dollars a month in child care?” He slumped back in
Deloitte helps out in Denver
Volunteers assist with renovation of Emergency Services Center. Fifteen Deloitte employees volunteered at The Salvation Army Intermountain Division Emergency Services Center (ESC) in Aurora, Colorado, where they spent the day painting lines on the warehouse floor of the newly renovated and
Portugal Salvationists offer assistance after wildfires
Salvationists in Portugal are providing assistance to people affected by wildfires that have killed at least 64 people and caused destruction across the Pedrógão Grande region, north-east of the capital, Lisbon. Castelo Branco Corps Officers Captain Fagner Castanho and Lt. Liliana
Former Finnish President appears in new Salvation Army campaign
In a new Salvation Army fundraising campaign in Finland, Former Finnish President Tarja Halonen and Peter Vesterbacka—the entrepreneur behind numerous mobile gaming phenomena—have been photographed in evocative, monochromatic “what if?” portraits that picture these successful people as being destitute. The Salvation
Congress inspires USA Central Territory to pursue mission
General leads retirement of Commissioners Paul R. and Carol Seiler By Elizabeth Kinzie - Nearly 3,500 Salvationists and friends were encouraged in their faith and inspired to pursue mission at the USA Central Territory's “Forward Together” Congress. Led by General André Cox
Vocalize 2017 results
Major Donna Bowman claimed first place for her poem, “Whatever Became,” in The Salvation Army Western Territory’s annual Vocalize competition for spoken word and poetry. Bowman’s words might resonate with many people in their more contemplative moments: “What will become of
The Salvation Army responds to shooting in San Francisco neighborhood
Four people died in the incident, including the gunman, who turned the firearm on himself. The Salvation Army responded to a shooting at a UPS building in the Potrero Hill neighborhood of San Francisco. An Emergency and Disaster Services (EDS) team headed
Evolution of a corps
The Salvation Army in Fountain Valley, Colorado, finds a new home. God’s Word can spread in the most unlikely places. In Fountain Valley, Colorado, it took root in a former liquor store. Corps Officers Lts. Jeff and Regeina Williams have witnessed changes