With rank comes real life
By Erin Wikle, Lt. - With fewer than 90 days under my belt as a brand new lieutenant, the same sobering awareness of my weakness and need for the Lord—that I once felt so deeply during my cadetship—is no stranger during
Phoenix programs prop up families
The Kaiser Family Homeless Shelter and the Elim House Domestic Violence Shelter bring stability to families in need. By Dave Werstine - Walking down the streets of Phoenix eight months ago, Shannon Myles blended in like everyone else—a thirtysomething mom with
‘Humans of WYI’
Youth of the Western Territory traveled to Camp Redwood Glen in Scotts Valley, California, July 31–Aug. 5 for the Western Youth Institute (WYI), a week focused on love. Morning Bible studies focused on God’s love, loving God, and love for others,
Salvation Army builds construction school
Partnerships with Associated Builders and Contractors Northern California Chapter help former clients prep for the workforce. By Sydney Fong - The Salvation Army of Sacramento County recently launched the inaugural Construction Training Program, a one-week course for students to learn skills in the
Tempe coffeehouse blends java with campus ministry
Salvation Army offers weekly Bible study and free hot meal to reach college crowd By K. Richmond Temple - Few places set a better example of building a positive community connection than Tempe’s award-winning 1865 Coffee, attached to The Salvation Army Corps
‘E pluribus unum’
By Kenneth G. Hodder, Commissioner - It’s a traditional national motto, etched into our coinage, currency and a wide variety of monuments. The Latin phrase “E pluribus unum” (“Out of many, one”) made its first appearance in 1776 as part of
The wide-reaching impact of Alzheimer’s
Salvation Army program provides elderly caregivers some much-needed support. By Kristin Margeruite Doidge - The cost of caring for a loved one suffering from memory loss can often feel unbearable. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s—a wretched and fatal form of dementia that
Aurora families find safety, housing
In two years, The Salvation Army has helped 14 families move out of motels and into permanent housing in one Colorado community. By Caramie Petrowsky - When Lts. Timothy and Tanya Pemberton moved from California to lead The Salvation Army Aurora (Colorado)
New recuperative care center finds home at The Salvation Army
A partnership with the National Health Foundation is giving some of Ventura’s most vulnerable a place to stabilize after the hospital. “Today is a good day.” It’s just one of the rosy sentiments printed across a piece of framed wall art
Radio ministry impacts Oregon seaside town
Listeners drawn to corps after hearing sermon on the radio. Sunday mornings are particularly busy for Lts. Nathan and Corrin Perry, Corps Officers in Newport, Oregon. In fact, for listeners of KWPB-FM, the local Christian radio station, the Perrys might seem
Women serving women
Through time, The Salvation Army has responded to women and their most desperate needs. By Jolene K. Hodder, Commissioner - Today this ministry continues, even to women trapped in the sex-trade industry, with gestures that may seem insignificant to casual observers. The
West renews focus on collaboration, ministry development
New strategic initiatives will work to boost communication, streamline business processes and bolster accountability. By Christin Thieme - Territorial Commander Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder has a vision for the Western Territory, one that comes down to a single word: teamwork. Several