Salvation Army responds in force to COVID-19 out West
In the COVID-19 pandemic, The Salvation Army Western Territory continues to serve humanity through the ways it always has—offering food, housing, resources and emotional and spiritual care—but the volume of need, at one time, has far surpassed anything the Army
Will online giving be enough?
Corps turn to Tithe.ly as pandemic shelves collection baskets. By Jared McKiernan - With traditional Sunday worship services on pause due to COVID-19, tithing numbers have taken a nosedive across the U.S. A survey by the National Association of Evangelicals of over 1,000
Salvation Army team offers ministry of presence in Seattle shelters
Acts of kindness impact clients and staff. In Seattle, The Salvation Army’s shelter programs are charting new ground during COVID-19 with a team of Salvation Army officers dedicated to providing a ministry of presence, meeting clients and staff at their point
Del Oro first to complete strategic plans
By Caitlin Johnston - Gary Zanolini has served under seven officers during the 17 years he’s spent on the Santa Rosa (California) Corps advisory board. Different corps officers have different priorities. Zanolini and his fellow advisory board members understand that. But it
Hodders reflect on time leading Western Territory
After more than three years leading the Western Territory, Commissioners Kenneth G. and Jolene K. Hodder are headed to Alexandria, Virgina, where they will take up appointments from General Brian Peddle as the USA National Commander and National President of
Brigadier Martie L. Abella
May 4, 1920–March 5, 2020 Brigadier Martie L. Abella was promoted to Glory March 5 from Auburn, California. Martie Duero Ledesma was born May 4, 1920, to Victoriano and Esperanza Ledesma in La Paz, Iloilo City, Philippines. After graduating from high school,
The supply chain
By Stephen Smith, Lt. Colonel - By the time you’re reading this, we will hopefully be past the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, but for months and years into the future we will ponder the lessons learned from this very unusual
Hudsons retire after 45 years of service in The Salvation Army
‘All the slogans and everything else aside, our focus is on others.’ By Christin Thieme - After 45 years encompassing 13 moves and some 15 appointments, Commissioners David and Sharron Hudson are packing up their offices one final time. This July, they
Major Mildred Sachiko (Mukai) Lum
Aug. 17, 1930–March 9, 2020 Major Millie Lum was promoted to Glory March 9 from Clackamas, Oregon. Mildred Mukai was born Aug. 17, 1930. She dedicated her life to Jesus as a youngster at the Lihue (Kauai, Hawaii) Corps and was a
COVID-19 Salvation Army command updates: May 18
Western Territorial Commander Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder held the 26th teleconference meeting regarding The Salvation Army’s response to COVID-19 May 18 with members of the Territorial Executive Council, divisional leaders and key staff, who joined in via Zoom from throughout
Salvation Army continues response to Florida wildfires
The Salvation Army is providing hydration, snacks, lunch, and dinner to approximately 250 first responders battling wildfires in Southwest Florida. Two wildfires broke out May 13, in the Golden Gate community in central Collier County, west of the Florida Panther National
COVID-19 Salvation Army command updates: May 15
Western Territorial Commander Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder held the 25th teleconference meeting regarding The Salvation Army’s response to COVID-19 May 15 with members of the Territorial Executive Council (TEC), divisional leaders and key staff, who joined in via Zoom from