Strategic planning template developed for corps
Tool created in partnership with UCLA Anderson School of Management By Dave Werstine - With 260 corps community centers and numerous other units and adult rehabilitation centers over 13 states in the Western Territory alone, The Salvation Army's operations are complex. And
New California South Division coming
Division will be one of the largest in the nation A new California South Division will merge the Western Territory’s Southern California and Sierra del Mar divisions July 1 as part of the territory-wide “Project 180” effort, designed to reduce costs,
After Parkland: How The Salvation Army uplifts a community wounded
By Kristin Marguerite Doidge - The date of Feb. 14, 2018, will haunt many residents of the Parkland, Florida, community for years to come. On what should have been a quiet, sunny school day afternoon, hundreds of students, parents, teachers, and faculty
Lt. Colonel Robert Bodine
Sept. 13, 1935–Jan. 4, 2018 Lt. Colonel Robert J. Bodine was promoted to Glory Jan. 4, from Springfield, Missouri. Born Sept. 13, 1935, in Pomona, California, to Salvation Army parents, Bodine moved throughout the Western Territory while growing up. His high school
Bremerton shelter takes in homeless from the cold
Largest shelter in the rural county sees 119 percent increase in two years By Dave Werstine - The cold, rainy weather and overcast skies in the Pacific Northwest during the winter months can be depressing for some, but for others, especially those
Salvation Army responds to Denver housing crisis
As city gentrifies, Housing Now program helps residents avoid homelessness. By Eric Dietrich - Ashley Clark was in a bind last September. Her landlord was telling her that she had three days, as of Sept. 30, to get out of her Denver-area apartment
Nguyen recognized for work as Emergency Disaster Services Director
His first full year on the job was a busy one. By Kristin Marguerite Doidge - Resilience has been a powerful recurring theme in Nicholas Nguyen’s life. It’s fitting then, that he would be drawn to a career in emergency preparedness and response
Diane Paddison: Advocate for working women of faith
Meeting the challenge of balancing faith, family and work Picture the quintessential Christian woman. What image comes to mind? For the Salvationist, maybe it’s Catherine Booth. For the more secular-minded, it might be the Church Lady from Saturday Night Live. For all those
‘In the beginning’
A message in honor of Commissioner Grace Chang (1936–2018) By Kenneth G. Hodder, Commissioner - In the beginning, God said, let us make a woman in our image, and let us call her Grace. Endow her with an engaging smile and beautiful
Therapy dogs ‘tutor’ Kroc Center kids
The Puppy Dog Tales program helps kids cope with learning anxiety By Vivian Lopez - Dogs can play a big part in a child’s life, offering not only their loyalty, kindness and unconditional love, but also their support in challenging times. On
Overseas Child Sponsorship transitions to ‘center’ focus
New approach ensures the needs of all children are met. The Salvation Army’s Overseas Child Sponsorship program transitioned in 2018 from individual sponsorship to sponsorship of an entire Salvation Army center. The transition occurred on an international scale after much consideration,
Access Centers open at two corps
The facilities will provide food, showers and case management, among other services By Vivian Lopez - On the heels of a 23 percent year-to-year increase in homelessness in Los Angeles County, The Salvation Army expanded its services to surrounding homeless populations in