Meet Jennie Ing
Getting to know Salvation Army employees across the Western Territory in five questions or less. Meet Jennie Ing, a Salvation Army employee for 59 years. Jennie Ing retired in January after 59 years of employment with The Salvation Army as the Executive
Why I do what I do
By Terry Masango, Captain - It was at the end of a long, tiring day. With the remote in my hand, I was TV channel surfing as I reclined in my favorite chair. The toll of days packed with leading social
‘And the greatest of these is love’
By Lisa Bingham - Every Feb. 14, we celebrate Valentine’s Day, sometimes with cards or flowers, chocolates, romantic dinners, love songs or poems. Some esteem the day as highly significant, while others would just as soon skip it altogether. Children love
Commissioner Grace Chang
Feb. 24, 1936 –Jan. 5, 2018 Commissioner Grace E. Chang was promoted to Glory Jan. 5 from San Diego. Grace was born Feb. 24, 1936, in Seoul, Korea, before the country divided in 1945. While studying at Seoul National University College of
Grace and peace
By Doug Riley, Colonel - To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be his holy people: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ (Rom. 1:7 NIV). Driving late at
‘Sensory garden’ teaches kids about agriculture
Nurturing roots in Yuma, Arizona By Vivian Lopez - In Yuma, Arizona, fruits and vegetables are more than just produce—they’re a key to the city’s culture. Recognizing this, The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club of Yuma partnered with Lowe’s to launch a
Temp jobs put Moreno Valley’s homeless to work
The Inland Empire city is turning to its homeless population to help clean up the community. By Mark Butkus - The City of Moreno Valley, California, is partnering with The Salvation Army on an innovative program to help the city’s homeless community
Building for a better future
Construction program gives one participant an opportunity she’ll never forget. By Vivian Lopez - After struggling for years as a single mother of two, Rosie finally got the opportunity she’d long sought: a promising start to a career as an electrician. And
St. George corps outpost takes root
The Salvation Army expands its presence after many years of service. By Alma Bahman - By some accounts, St. George, Utah, is a city on the rise. Its proximity to Red Cliffs National Park and Zion National Park make it a
West’s new Partners in Mission inspire connection
International partnerships encourage support and fellowship across The Salvation Army. By Kristin Marguerite Doidge - The Western Territory has new Partners in Mission, whereby International Headquarters connects territories across the international Salvation Army for both fellowship and support. “The Partners in Mission
Bullying and the problem with ‘brush it off’
Across its youth programming, Salvation Army staff makes listening to kids a priority. By Caitlin Johnston - It’s been years now, but Irene Lewis still remembers the encounter. Lewis, Executive Director of Red Shield L.A., where she’s worked for nearly three decades
‘Change your playground’ program helps struggling Montanans escape addiction
In a town of 10,000 people, The Salvation Army is making a difference with the Reintegration into Society Program. By Eric Dietrich - When Jason Keeling first walked into The Salvation Army service center in Havre, Montana, he couldn’t look Trina Crawford,