Salvation Army summer camp damaged in fire ‘looks ahead’
Restoration and mudslide-prevention efforts are underway at Mt. Crags, Camp Gilmore and Camp Wilderness By Hillary Jackson - When the Woolsey fire swept through The Salvation Army Camp Lawrence Daley at Mt. Crags, Camp Gilmore and Camp Wilderness property in November, close
Major Betty Lou Yardley
March 15, 1931–Sept. 25, 2018 Major Betty Yardley was promoted to Glory Sept. 25 from Sutter General Hospital in Sacramento, California. Born March 15, 1931, in Hamill, South Dakota, to Eula May and Harry Harless, Betty was the youngest of their four
The melody is the method
Tune into God—the Lord has a song for every situation. By Justin Docherty, Captain - God moves us with his music. His rules are rhythms. More melodic than mechanical, they are not merely stated, but sung. His silences are the spaces between the
Salvation Army officer reflects on career as retirement approaches
Major Gwendolyn Jones is the first African American officer trained and retiring in the Western Territory. By Vivian Lopez - Major Gwendolyn Jones’ officership in The Salvation Army spans more than 40 years of service, and when she retires in 2019, she
Donor prayer tags become part of Boise facility’s foundation
By Hillary Jackson - “Amazing things happen when we all join together”—a big statement written on a small prayer tag that’s fitting for how The Salvation Army in Boise, Idaho, raised $9 million to turn the dream of offering expanded services in
Angel Trees bring college students Christmas joy in Chico
Last year, the Chico Corps served 85 university students during the holidays. By Vivian Lopez - Each year, The Salvation Army Angel Tree Program transforms the holiday season for families in need throughout the USA Western Territory. But in the last few
How to increase volunteer hours at the kettle
Corps share how they doubled volunteer hours Last year, Territorial Commander Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder set a goal of increasing volunteer hours at the kettle by 25 percent throughout the Western Territory. Some corps saw that figure and greatly surpassed it,
10 simple ways you can do good this season
In this season of giving, apply your spirit of generosity to this tangible to-do list of cheerful goodness. Gather a group of friends to volunteer at a kettle for a day. Divide the hours between the group and be
Salvation Army employee gets kids off the street and onto bikes
By Abagail Courtney - Robert Wallace’s childhood was much like a pinball, bouncing around a machine he couldn’t seem to escape. After his biological father was sent to prison and his mother lost custody of him shortly thereafter, he was left to fend
Lily’s Place opens to keep family unit intact
The Salvation Army will provide case management and three meals a day. By Kristin Marguerite Doidge - If The Salvation Army’s new family housing facility in Los Angeles feels a little extra homey and warm inside—like someone’s house—that’s because it used to be.
To the glory of God alone
A review of “The History of The Salvation Army Volume Nine,” covering 1995–2015. By Kenneth G. Hodder, Commissioner - In their 11-volume series published over a period of more than 40 years, The Story of Civilization, Will and Ariel Durant wrote that
Online Song Book devotional series prepares for advent edition
The Facebook community has more than 10,000 followers from 100 countries. By Hillary Jackson - With congregational hymns, it’s easy to sing the words without let the meaning sink in. “Contemporary music might have one or two thoughts that keep on being