A reminder for the New Year
By Kenneth G. Hodder, Commissioner What, after all, is Apollos? And what is Paul? Only servants, through whom you came to believe—as the Lord has assigned to each his task (1 Cor. 3:5). Some years ago, Fortune magazine carried an article by
Paul Eugene Wolkersdorfer
Dec. 19, 1940–Oct. 20, 2017 Former officer Paul Eugene Wolkersdorfer was promoted to Glory Oct. 20, 2017, from West Covina, California. He was also a former Salvation Army employee, and a longtime Salvation Army soldier. Wolkersdorfer was born Dec. 19, 1940, in
Salvation Army helps Central Coast’s homeless reunite with families
Homelessness have spiked each of the past six years in Santa Maria, California. By Dave Werstine - Through a series of unfortunate circumstances, Elaine found herself down and out and struggling to survive on the streets of Santa Maria, California. Helpless among
Salvation Army officer recounts growing up in home gripped by addiction
By Lizeth Beltran - Empty cabinets and bellies are some of the first memories that come to mind when Lt. Denice Delgado looks back on her childhood. A day without three full meals was typical. The 33-year-old Redlands, California, native now works as
Salvation Army eyes impact with new vision clinic
Ventura Rotary Club pitches in $5,000 and a trio of optometrists. By Mark Butkus - When Corps Officer Lt. Fabio Simoes arrived in Ventura, California, in 2014, one of the first people who reached out to him—in a time of need—connected
New winter shelter a first step for Santa Cruz’s homeless
It’s open to men, women and children, with safe sleep arrangements in place. By Vivian Lopez - As temperatures dropped and cold weather conditions became a frigid reality, The Salvation Army in Santa Cruz, California, under contract with the county, opened its
Officer Wellness Program expands
Territory’s health incentive initiative now includes retired officers. By Karen Gleason - The Salvation Army is passionate about health—spiritual health, of course, but also physical health. Fit soldiers can effectively serve God and minister to others for many years, including into retirement,
Congressional bill could reshape giving
The “Universal Charitable Giving Act” may alter the future of tax incentives on charitable gifts. Amid concerns over how the GOP’s tax reform could impact the bottom lines of nonprofits across the country, Rep. Mark Walker (R–N.C.) introduced a plan to
Pasadena youth find ‘pals’ through local police partnership
As tensions mount with police departments and communities across the country, The Salvation Army helps facilitate positive interactions between them. By Kristin Marguerite Doidge - What can a couple of police officers, several youth advisors, and more than 100 youth do together
Teenage fire survivor celebrates birthday volunteering at Salvation Army
Odin Mena Jr. is a regular participant of The Salvation Army’s Double Punches Boxing Club in Santa Rosa, California. By Maria Lopez - There they were, proudly hung up in Odin Mena Jr.’s bedroom—a pair of boxing gloves signed by 10-time world
The Salvation Army Christmas tree lot in Gateway, Alaska
Annual fundraiser is a family tradition for many in the community. When it’s time to purchase a Christmas tree in Gateway, Alaska, the place to go is The Salvation Army, which maintains a nearly 20-year-old tradition with the help of partner
Remembering a dear friend of The Salvation Army
Judge Harry Pregerson fought for good and justice until the very end. Senior Circuit Judge Harry Pregerson, 94, died Nov. 25, 2017, after a brief illness. He passed surrounded by family at his home in Woodland Hills, California. A decorated World