New ministry reaches out to the growing African population in Phoenix. By Vivian Gatica The Phoenix Central Corps, led by Majors Gil and Elvia Roman, made history in March by launching a unique African International ministry. Its goal is to introduce African immigrants to The Salvation Army, and to bridge the gaps in community. [...]
Roberta Franco named 2012 Distinguished Citizen of the Year. Roberta Franco, director of The Salvation Army’s Mesquite, Nev., social services office, was named 2012 Mesquite Distinguished Citizen of the Year at a city council meeting in February. “I couldn’t be happier with this choice,” said Mayor Mark Wier, as he made the announcement. Franco has [...]
Reno Corps reenacts the events leading up to the first Resurrection Day. “Easter in the Courtyard” at The Salvation Army Reno (Nev.) Corps started as a way to fill the time between the family Easter breakfast and the 11 a.m. worship service. In 2012, many neighborhood families—about 275 people with corps members—showed up on Easter [...]
Corps enrolls new junior soldiers. Lt. Colonels Al and Sherryl Van Cleef welcomed nine children into membership at the Casa Grande (Ariz.) Corps March 3. After several years of building programs, Corps Officers Captains Bill and Elizabeth Welch were thrilled to see youth take this important step. “In 2009, we started youth programs by [...]
The Salvation Army provides an introduction to American culture and the Army’s ministry. Nineteen children of Korean missionaries living in China visited The Salvation Army Las Vegas Korean Corps in December 2012 for three weeks to practice English and experience American culture. The Los Angeles Korean Church Pastor Council planned the trip, but turned [...]
Phoenix launches its Red Kettle season with the “Race For Hope” luncheon and NASCAR weekend. By Marlene Klotz-Collins The Salvation Army in Phoenix held its first Red Kettle Kickoff luncheon, themed “Race for Hope,” on Nov. 8 at the Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center with over 400 guests. Edsel Ford, former chairman [...]
Delegates from four states attended. By Marlene Klotz-Collins The Southwest Divisional Advisory Organizations Conference brought together 130 delegates representing aspects of Army leadership from advisory boards, to adult rehabilitation centers (ARCs), to corps Sept. 26-28 in Phoenix. “We wanted to help bridge the time gap between national conferences by presenting a variety of excellent [...]
Lt. Willie Bland once ran from God but now, at age 57, he runs to raise donations for him. Lt. Willie Bland, who once jogged in an Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) parking lot to stay sober, will run the New York City Marathon Nov. 4 to raise money for The Salvation Army’s World Services. [...]
The Salvation Army in Pahrump partners with the Boy Scouts of America. This summer the Pahrump (Nev.) Corps celebrated a crossover ceremony of its newly chartered Cub Scout pack. Corps Officer Captain Mark King, inspired by the desire to provide a well-rounded, quality scouting program for boys in the community, began a partnership between [...]
Reno Corps adds music element, meets once a week. By Heather Paap, LT. For six weeks this summer, the Reno (Nev.) Corps held its first vacation Bible and music school (VBMS) with 179 children and 145 adults; 14 children accepted Christ. With this activity, The Salvation Army in Reno put its own spin on VBS [...]
