Stockton Corps begins outreach to migrant field workers
The corps conducts monthly visits to deliver food boxes. By Vivian Lopez– Among the essential workers who continue to do their jobs during the pandemic are migrant field workers, whose work ensures that grocery stores have produce to sell and people have
New LA Metro team aims to champion hope
By Robert Brennan– It all started in May 1887 when The Salvation Army held its very first tent revival meeting on the corner of Temple and Broadway in downtown Los Angeles. The Army has been in LA ever since, providing shelter
Major Enma Orellana
Dec. 3, 1952 –June 25, 2020 Major Enma Orellana was promoted to Glory June 25 from Tucson, Arizona. Enma L. De Leon was born Dec. 3, 1952, in Catarina, San Marcos, Guatemala, to Vicenta Sandoval and Porfirio De Leon. She was the
Salvation Army introduces new Social Justice Ministries Director
Jacqui Larsson accepts a new role after many years in the California South Division. Jacqui Larsson is now engaged in a new form of program ministry with The Salvation Army as the Western Territory’s Social Justice Ministries Director—developing, expanding and promoting
Salvation Army helps veterans amid COVID-19
Veterans face unique hardships during COVID-19 By Caitlin Johnston– Bonnie Romero has worked with veterans in Modesto, California, for nearly eight years, but she doesn’t remember ever being this exhausted. The coronavirus pandemic has interrupted lives, businesses, and communities nationwide. But the veterans
Captain Buenaventurada Opina
July 14, 1924–May 20, 2020 Captain Buenaventurada “Buena” Opina, 95, was promoted to Glory May 20 in Hemet, California. One of five children, she was born July 14, 1924, in Cebu, Philippines, to Fabio and Francisca (Alesna) Navarro. Buena grew up
Twitch helps keep youth programs alive in Reno
By Kyle Farber– It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has created a lot of difficult situations for businesses. Restaurants have been forced to make changes, markets have had to put new policies in place, and people have had to
Major George White
Dec. 2, 1929 – June 13, 2020 Major George White was promoted to Glory June 13 from Anaheim (California) Medical Center. Due to COVID-19, his family could not be with him physically; however, a continuous Zoom call allowed his entire
Cadets think outside the box for 2020 summer field assignments
For the cadets of the Messengers of Grace Session, their 2020 summer assignments were anything but ordinary. “The only thing we could expect was the unexpected,” said Cadet Amber Herzog about the six-week appointment in the field. With the pandemic impacting
SEEDS of Hope helps adult entertainers left jobless in Las Vegas
Program helps former adult entertainment club employees The impact of COVID-19 in Las Vegas even stretches to the adult entertainment clubs and people formerly employed there, who now find themselves needing help. More than 50 such clubs closed because of the
Salvation Army opens shelter in Van Nuys
The Salvation Army California South Division cut the ribbon on a new 70-bed shelter in Van Nuys, California, Aug. 10 after it was approached by the City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County and the City Council Districts to be
Pioneering ministry: the Charioteers
The Salvation Army expands into the Western United States. By Clinton Trimmer, Captain– The Salvation Army was born in the urban heart of the British Empire before expanding throughout the world. Early Salvationists employed various methods to spread the gospel of Jesus