Salvation Army national leaders share ministry, motivations
We can bridge a need for good across the U.S., Hudsons say. By Christin Thieme - National leaders Commissioners Dave and Sharron Hudson visited the West in mid-April, meeting with territorial leadership and employees alike during a trip home. The pair spent
Meet Lorrie Davis
Lorrie Davis is a Donor Relations Director in the Cascade Division. She started working for The Salvation Army when she was 14 as a camp counselor before taking other roles that led to her current position. Here she shares more
Craft night boosts Nampa women’s ministries
Monthly event pulls outsiders in. Nampa Corps Officer Major Nancy Halverson had a number of ideas for Women’s Ministries, but none of them seemed to stick. When the corps decided to add music classes for kids, she started thinking about how
Juneau hosts The Salvation Army Alaska Congress
By Lessa Peter - The Salvation Army held its annual Alaska Congress March 29-31 in Juneau. Each year, Salvationists and friends gather to glorify God, celebrate Alaskan culture and welcome spring. Themed “Fully Alive,” the event celebrated fellowship that is fully
Bellflower Corps teen kettle volunteers turn partners
High school students make a difference while earning community service hours. By Hillary Jackson - As the 2018 kettle season approached, Bellflower Corps (California) Volunteer Coordinator and Young People Sergeant Major Carlos Figueroa was on the hunt for volunteer bellringers. He reached
San Rafael Corps launches Music and Arts Institute for underserved youth
The program offers affordable lessons in guitar, violin, trumpet, piano and dance. By Vivian Lopez - Salvation Army San Rafael Corps Officer Lt. Larry Carmichael is on a mission to make the arts more accessible to underserved youth in Marin County, California.
Suisun City Kroc Tai Chi program helps older adults prevent falls
12-week course brings balance. By Vivian Lopez - Baruch Gould, 75, was in his kitchen and needed to reach something on a high shelf. He climbed on a footstool, but as he reached for the item, one foot began to slip. On
New EDS funding taps social services
A $1.1 million grant reflects a growing strategy to leverage existing resources. By Jared McKiernan - There’s no image more synonymous with The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) work than a mobile canteen. The sturdy food trucks rove in and around
How The Salvation Army helps the community after a disaster
Emergency Disaster Services The Salvation Army began offering assistance to disaster survivors after a major hurricane hit Galveston, Texas in September 1900, destroying the coastal city and killing thousands of people. At the request of The Salvation Army's National Commander, Commissioner
Territorial Women’s Officer Retreat held at High Peak Camp
Almost 25 years have passed since the last such retreat. By Beth Desplancke, Major - Women officers from across The Salvation Army Western Territory came together April 5-7 at High Peak Camp in Estes Park, Colorado, for a weekend of fellowship and
Salvation Army hoping to turn tide on homelessness in Santa Cruz
Corps begins providing services at sanctioned camp, will open a navigation center this summer By Kristin Marguerite Doidge - A new effort to provide sanctioned shelter for the homeless in Santa Cruz, California, is designed to make waves—and much needed progress—in a
Hawaii recaps holiday season
Red Kettle donations of more than $706,000 support The Salvation Army’s social service programs. The Salvation Army Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division announced the annual Red Kettle campaign raised $706,555 across Hawaii and the Pacific Islands. In addition, The Salvation Army