Players’ wives, fiancees and girlfriends awarded for volunteer work. By Sydney Fong The Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce partnered with The Salvation Army of Alameda County (Calif.) April 16 for a luncheon honoring the Oakland Athletics and their wives, fiancées and girlfriends for community service. “The event not only showcased a great A’s team, but [...]
Yuba-Sutter Corps reaches out to people seeking help. When warm weather arrived, members of The Salvation Army Yuba-Sutter (Calif.) Corps began taking their coffee cart outside so they could greet people lining up for social services with a hot drink or a bottle of water in Jesus’ name. In addition to coffee and water, Corps [...]
Annual dinner brings 300 guests By Sydney Fong The Salvation Army Lodi Corps’ annual dinner in March focused on “A hand up, not hand out” at the Temple Baptist Social Hall. “I thought it was important to show our community that we’re in the business of changing lives,” said Corps Officer Captain Martin Ross. “And those [...]
Yuba-Sutter service campaign aims to involve the community. By Chaya Galicia The Yuba Sutter (Calif.) Corps is inviting the community to be a part of The Salvation Army—to come alongside it bringing hope to people in need whether physically, emotionally or spiritually. The invitation is to join the “Army of Hope.” “My vision for the [...]
Napa chef makes his patrons feel at home when they come in for a meal. By Sydney Fong “How are you doing? Ready to eat?” is how chef Tony Simons greets people every weekday afternoon at the Napa (Calif.) Corps. He is a cook for the corps’ Lunch Table program, serving needy families and individuals [...]
Young musicians provide ministry through music. By Derek Helms The 33-member Western Territorial Youth Band (TYB) recently met in Sacramento, Calif., for a ministry weekend in the Del Oro Division. The band, led by Bandmaster Richey Opina and Executive Officer and Territorial Youth Secretary Captain Roy Wild, represents every division in the West. The TYB [...]
Lodi’s culinary arts rehabilitation program graduates its 10th session. Lodi’s (Calif.) Hope Harbor Culinary Arts program recently celebrated its 10th graduating class, recognizing eight students who received diplomas after completing a 16-week course. “I’m very proud of them,” said Barry Crall, Hope Harbor Culinary Arts chef instructor. “To see what God has done in [...]
114 children enjoy the camp experience. By Sydney Fong The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Suisun City, Calif.—open only since late May—sent 114 children from Solano County to Camp Del Oro in Nevada City, Calif., for nearly a week of fun and educational activities. “We are thrilled to [...]
Third annual progressive dinner held during National Salvation Army Week. By Sydney Fong The Yuba-Sutter Corps held its third annual progressive dinner on May 15 in conjunction with National Salvation Army Week. Participants witnessed firsthand the corps’ life-changing programs while enjoying a three-course meal with fellow supporters. “We are trying to bring better awareness of what [...]
The Salvation Army in northern California joined with neighboring churches to hold a first-ever united meeting, the REJOICE! Women’s Day Retreat, held at the Eureka Corps. The Redding Corps also participated, along with Coastline, Faith Center, Beacon of Faith, Celebration Fellowship, Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Harvest Church. Even without funds or a venue, Eureka [...]
