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Olive Branch Café 14
Indonesia volcano 12
Salvationist women 8
Caring for vets in Phoenix 6
NEW FRONTIER MARCH 2014 Volume 32, Number 3
INSIDE this issue: Venezuela unrest The Salvation Army works for peace amid ongoing violent protests.
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THE NEED FOR WATER
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The Salvation Army partnered to provide home access to clean water for flood victims, allowing families to return. WATER PAGE 7
Inspiring women
We asked and you voted. Here’s the list of your top 10 most inspiring women. WOMEN PAGE 11
Safe latrines
The Western Territory helped fund 80 new toilets in a small Indian village. LATRINES PAGE 17
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hree consecutive years of minimal rain and snowfall resulted this year in the most severe drought in California’s recorded history. Approximately 38 million residents depend on an intricate system of aqueducts, reservoirs, rivers and groundwater, and all are reliant on both rain and runoff from snowpack that collects in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. In the past two months, California Gov. Jerry Brown declared the drought a statewide emergency, and federal officials pledged $170 million to support the initial effects of the dry spell. When California experienced its last drought
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in 2009, officials cut back water allocations to farmers and other industries. With just 25 percent (and in some areas, less) of the normal water allocation, some farmers in the San Joaquin Valley—the primary agricultural hub for California—abandoned their crops and unemployment rates soared as high as 36 percent. Today, the effects of minimal rain and the subsequent news of no state and federal water allocations have set many farming communities in a tailspin. Crops are going unplanted and livestock is being sold as farmers who cannot irrigate crops or water livestock are forced to downsize operations. Those who support agricultural operations—farm workers, produce packers and transporters—will be rendered jobless and displaced by impacted economies. In Bakersfield, Corps Officers Majors Daniel and Carole Abella are already seeing the effects of the drought. “There has been and will continue to be a loss of jobs, a loss of income for businesses within the community, and DROUGHT PAGE 14
A WORD FROM UKRAINE Divisional Commander
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BY BILL HEELY, LT. COLONEL I want to take this opportunity on behalf of everyone in Ukraine to thank Salvationists across the world for their prayers for peace and protection over recent days. What began as a peaceful protest by students in Independence Square, Kiev, in November 2013 escalated to a major confrontation between protesters and the government, resulting in bloodshed and loss of life in February. An uneasy peace now prevails with many of the protesters remaining camped in Kreschatych Street and Independence Square, the Maidan as it is now known. UKRAINE PAGE 2
We have made it known that The Salvation Army is available to help the victims of the current situation whether protestors or representatives of the regime...’
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ON THE CORNER BY BOB DOCTER
WORSHIP WITHOUT SACRIFICE Ghandi listed “worship without sacrifice” as one of the world’s seven sins. Wealth without work Pleasure without conscience Knowledge without character Commerce without morality Science without humanity Worship without sacrifice Politics without principle I read this the other day, and the trumpets sounded and the cymbals crashed on the statement concerning “worship without sacrifice.” It more than tweaks my conscience. It twists my brain into a turmoil and quickens my heart. Have we, in this western culture of ours, allowed The Salvation Army to lapse into a posture of worship without sacrifice? Have we settled into our safe, comfortable pews for Sunday “church” attendance and forgotten that we’re in a “war on two fronts” (Roger Green)? Are we ignoring our theology that clearly seeks both social and spiritual redemption? If our role in ministry, according to William Booth, is to “change the character of the people,” I hope we realize that we will never succeed in doing that, nor can this character development ever take place within someone who has slept on the urban streets of America’s cities and comes to us with an empty stomach. Attempting to achieve a change in character in those circumstances becomes almost impossible. We must first meet his/her physical needs. In his book about “Darkest England” Booth justified our commitment to social salvation. He stated: “We engage in the first battle in order to be suc-
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Nothing disappoints me more than to see required church attendance prior to feeding someone. As soldiers, in most situations, we have tended to become massively uninvolved with our social ministry. Just like “good Americans” not too happy with “getting our hands dirty,” we soldiers have escaped a significant opportunity for personal satisfaction and enrichment. We have purchased professionals to deliver our social work rather than getting involved ourselves. It provides us with an excuse to avoid the process entirely. Professionalization, in itself, should not be seen as a negative attribute. In fact, it harmonizes beautifully with Booth’s goal. Social work has become much more complex in relation to expertise, scope of practice, expansion of service areas and the role of government. Not everything done in the social work office requires professional skill. The problem comes in that we have failed to create roles for our soldiery and, thus, have denied them the spiritual growth that comes with helping others. As an Army, we must not allow professional service to erode our compassion. Neither must we allow sympathy (feeling for) to substitute for empathy (feeling with.) We need leadership at the local level to design a social redemption program that clearly identifies roles of soldiers and stimulates an expectancy of participation once a week or month or whatever is decided. A short training program would benefit this participation. Poverty flourishes around us in its deadly vice. The median household income for a family of four in the United States is around $53,000 annually. The poverty line is somewhere around half of that, in the $23,000 range. In the Western
Territory the percentage of the population living significantly below the poverty line ranges from 8.5 in Alaska to 17.1 in New Mexico (2013 statistics.) We must not let our “feet falter on the pathway to the cross.” Albert Orsborn asks a hard question in that song (522): “Have I worked for hireling wages, Or as one with vows to keep, With a heart whose love engages Life or death, to save the sheep?” It’s sung to the tune “The Vacant Chair,” which, in itself, raises an eerie specter. Philip Yancey was once asked by someone what the church as an institution would look like in 100 years. He replied: “I really don’t know, but I hope it looks something like The Salvation Army.” Me, too.
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Boardroom visualizes People Count
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cessful in the second.Take a man hungry and cold, who does not know where his next meal is coming from, nay who thinks it is problematical whether it will come at all. We know his thoughts will be taken up entirely with the bread he needs for his body. What he wants is dinner. The interests of his soul must wait.”
The West’s territorial headquarters boardroom received a digital facelift as three wall-mounted monitors now feature images of those working in ministry and the work being done. “It used to be that the scrolling screens in the boardroom were photos of historic territorial leaders,” said Lt. Col. Diane O’Brien, territorial secretary for Community Care Ministries and Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service. “Then that was changed to show current command leaders, and now photos of all the officers, cadets and employees in ministry of this territory are scrolling through. It is beautiful. We sit here in boards to support the fieldwork of these dedicated people and this display literally keeps them in our vision.”
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While one screen features the headshots, another includes posters for upcoming territorial and divisional events, and the third reports People Count stories. “As members of cabinet and THQ boards meet in this room, they now have visual reminders of our ministry and the team leading it,” said Martin Hunt, assistant program secretary. Designed as a joint effort between Information Technology, Multimedia and Online Corps, the digital signage is designed so that divisions are able to customize a similar display for their own boardroom to show officers and events within a specific area.|NFC
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In late February, tensions rose in other parts of the Ukraine, including Lviv, Kharkiv and Donetsk. Further developments in Crimea—where we have two corps, Simferopol and Yalta—are causing great concern. In addition, and as a result of the recent happenings, the Ukraine currency, the Hyrvnia decreased in value by 25 percent leaving the country in financial turmoil. Daily assessments of the situation in Ukraine are made by Salvation Army leadership. There is no lack of desire for The Salvation Army to be visible but we are an international movement and in this situation we have to consider the effect our involvement might have on the wider work of the Army in Ukraine and indeed the Eastern Europe Territory. This should not stop us helping people in their time of need, of course, but we have to be wise in all our decisions and dealings. My wife and I, representing the Army as Ukraine divisional leaders, have regularly prayer-walked the areas of conflict in Kiev and ministered to some of the people who have suffered the loss of friends. We have made it known that The Salvation Army is
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available to help the victims of the current situation whether protestors or representatives of the regime, practically, emotionally and spiritually. Currently we are considering a specific invitation to provide counseling to the bereaved and those suffering psychological problems as a result of the happenings in Kiev but resources of people, equipment and finance are limited. We will however continue to monitor developments closely over the coming days and seek to respond appropriately. We live in a time of tremendous social upheaval and uncertainty. How it will all turn out is beyond any of us to guess, let alone know, but in Scripture we read: “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land” (2 Chron. 7:14). We believe the healing has already begun but there is still a long way to go before Ukraine is healthy and strong, so please remain steadfast in your prayers for the restoration of this great nation.|NFC
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Charitable giving in the U.S. tends to reflect BY JARED McKIERNAN
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sk any nonprofit employee who’s done fundraising and they’ll tell you—it’s hard work. Doing it during an economic crisis, however, is an entirely different beast. “Nonprofits are facing a more unsettling fundraising terrain than they’ve faced in many years,” said Dr. Jason Franklin, CEO of Bolder Giving, an organization that encourages people to increase their charitable donations. “Changes in giving can either lead or lag behind economic trends. As you start to hear uncertainty about the market or as the market goes down, giving falls but as the market recovers, giving generally recovers a little more slowly than the market because people are still adjusting to the fact that things are better economically.” Dorrit Ragosine is co-founder of Social Change Public Relations & Marketing, which specializes
in cause marketing for charitable organizations. She said a weak economy can task organizations with a series of obstacles she called a “triple-edged sword.” First, individuals—who account for 72 percent of all charitable contributions—are less apt to retain their levels of giving. Second, the government can can slash its funding to nonprofits. Lastly, more struggling Americans increases the demand for services of charitable organizations like The Salvation Army. U.S. giving to charities totaled $316.23 billion in 2012, according to a report by the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University. After adjusting for inflation, that’s a 1.5 percent increase from 2011, but an 8 percent decline from 2007, the year the nation went into recession. Some areas rebounded economically. Others struggled. Then, there’s Detroit. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, of the 50 largest cities in the country, Detroit has the highest unemployment rate, at 23.1 percent. Once a bustling automobile manufacturing hub, Detroit filed for the largest municipal bankruptcy protection in U.S. history in July 2013 after accruing $18.5 billion in debt. Since 1990, the city has shrunk by 32 percent, losing more than a quarter of a million people. It would stand to reason that these conditions would stymie even the most prepared charitable organizations. Yet, as Detroit’s economy struggled more than ever, The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit netted $8.8 million in its 2013 Red Kettle Christmas Campaign—it’s highest ever. The success comes in a year in which many Salvation Army locations fell short of campaign goals. This year’s national Red Kettle Christmas Campaign collected approximately $136 million, down from more than $148 million in 2012. How is it possible for charities to soar amid a flailing economy? A fresh approach, said Don Cooke, senior vice president of philanthropy at the Robert R. McCormick Foundation in Chicago. You can only emphasize to donors an increase in demand for your charity’s services so many times before “the well’s going to dry up,” he said. John Hale, chief operations director of development in The Salvation Army Eastern Michigan Division, coordinated much of that record-breaking campaign, which helps fund the cost of providing meals, lodging, utility assistance, free legal aid and other programs. He said it’s difficult to pinpoint just one tactic or strategy that made the difference, but specificity was a common thread throughout the campaign.
the economy, but sometimes, savvy fundraising can trump even the worst economic woes.
WHAT GIVES? “We thought we were pretty good, but this year we really mapped everything out,” Hale said. “We were more strategic. We absolutely just begged with advertising and [public relations] and we were just ultra aggressive with all of our efforts.”
GIVING IN THE USA 2012 Contributions by Source $316.23 billion in total contributions
Source: Giving USA Foundation - Giving USA 2013 Executive Summary
Hale said the division’s main donor is the 45-64-year-old female, many of whom are familiar with The Salvation Army through its presence in World War II. Since they grew up implicitly trusting The Salvation Army, Hale said, their support is more reliable. And so the team placed more focus on engaging younger generations, who are increasingly making their way into the city. The division worked with Franco Public Relations Group and Summit Marketing to revamp its digital strategy. Starting in September 2013, it engaged in more Facebook adver-
tising, and paid more attention to each individual social media platform. “What are we going to say in the morning, afternoon and evening on Facebook?” Hale said. “What are we going to say on Twitter that’s going to be a different approach? How are we going to use Instagram? We really wanted to engage the community and not talk at them. Once we drew them in, then we could tell them about the Kettle Kickoff and that kind of thing.” The division grew its Facebook likes from 1,800 in September to more than 13,000, which helped accrue $100,000 on New Year’s Eve—one of the most lucrative donation days of the year. Pair its revamped digital strategy with a systematic approach to traditional fundraising, and you have a winning combination. “We had several thousand less direct mail donations and yet [donations] were much higher and that was because the people that could give gave at a much higher rate,” Hale said. “In the past, if 10 people give $25, one or two of those people may have moved out of Michigan because of our economy but those eight or nine who did give gave an extra $20. It was really incredible to see that the average gifts went up quite significantly.” Further, relationships within the community proved as helpful as ever for Detroit as numerous local companies—including the Detroit Red Wings, Bank of America, WOMC 104.3 FM and Quicken Loans, whose employees brought in $27,000 in a single hour— served as bell ringers and contributed cash or other support to the campaign. Cooke said it’s important to note that a bad economy is not an omen for charities, but rather just another challenge. Lessons learned: be bold, know your audience and pay attention to detail, and it’s possible to not only stay afloat, but thrive in trying times. As Hale said, “Sometimes when you’re in adversity, good things can come out of it.”|NFC
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BY KAREN GLEASON
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hen is a person “old”? While The Salvation Army defines a senior as anyone age 55 or older, the U.S. government puts the
starting age at 65. According to the Department of Health and Human Services Administration on Aging, older adults represented 12.4 percent of the population in 2000 but are expected to grow to 19 percent of the population by 2030. Today the U.S. population includes roughly 35 million seniors. “People are living longer and living more of their life in better health than before,” Richard Suzman, of the National Institute on Aging, said in a report to ABC News. Whatever age it begins, older adulthood—with its growing numbers—presents challenges and opportunities for those who serve this population. In The Salvation Army, women’s ministries departments oversee older adult ministries. But the actual outreach originates in other departments: program manages camp meetings for seniors, adult day care programs, and senior nutrition and health services; and business administration manages the Silvercrest residences, the Army’s senior housing facilities. “In The Salvation Army, we think of seniors as people who need things provided for them—meals, exercise, interests—instead of as people who could be service providers themselves,” said Lt. Col. Diane O’Brien, secretary for older adult ministries in the West. According to O’Brien, it’s time to re-think the Army’s older adult ministries. “Older adults are the hands we need for our ‘senior’ ministries,” she said. “They should be our volunteers.” A Pew Research Center survey showed that as people age, religion becomes increasingly important to them, with 70 percent of those age 75 and above acknowledging its significance in their lives. Currently, The Salvation Army maintains a number of programs that successfully engage older adults through social, physical and spiritual means.
Rose Center for Seniors
The 42-year-old vision for The Salvation Army Rose Center for Seniors in Portland, Ore., remains clear today: to provide a program to meet the needs of older adults in the community. In 2013, it boasted 731 members. It is adjacent to the Portland Tabernacle Corps and a Silvercrest residence, which allows three dimensions
ABOVE: A group enjoys a Rose Center-sponsored outing on the Deschutes River in central Oregon. OPPOSITE: Silvercrest residents prepare for the ride home after an outing with Escondido Corps Officers Lts. James and Hilda Parks. Seated in back are Hilda Parks with son, Joseph; The Korean Senior College provides transportation to a driving range for golf lessons. BELOW: Korean Senior College participants visit a Salvation Army adult rehabilitation center warehouse. |Photos by Kihyun Oh, James Parks and courtesy of The Salvation Army Rose Center for Seniors
of Army ministry to seniors—social, physical and spiritual—to fit seamlessly together. “An outstanding feature of the Rose Center is that it has not strayed from its original purpose,” said Center Director Becky Bitah. “[This is] a testimony to the planning, preparation and sensitivity to the universal needs of seniors.” According to Sophie White, Rose Center historian, the center exists to develop or even substitute for an individual’s relationships and interests, provide opportunity to contribute time and skills to the development of the community, and to provide entertainment, education and recreation. “I don’t know what I would do if I didn’t have the Rose Center to come to,” said Paula Brooks, 68, who joined after she retired. “I would probably just sit home and watch TV.” She participates in craft groups, Pinochle club, outings and lunch, and volunteers to prepare the monthly newsletter for mailing. Lt. Colonel Judy Smith, Cascade divisional commander, once served as the center’s first director. “When the Rose Center for Seniors was just a dream we could not have imagined how successful it would become,” Smith said. “God has truly blessed the program with a director who is caring and loving, a facility that meets so many needs of Portland-area seniors, and the tremendous support of the Portland Tabernacle Corps.” Gladys Wood, 91, lives at the Silvercrest, attends the corps and volunteers at the center. She volunteers daily in the center’s dining room taking payments for lunch, serving meals and helping with cleanup. She says that her life took on new meaning when, at age 87, she could walk to the Rose Center and become part of its ministry. Mary Sikorski, 92, has been a member almost 20 years.
NUMBER OF PERSONS 65+, 1900–2060
Numbers in millions. Year as of July 1. Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging
“The Rose Center exercise group is probably what keeps me alive,” she said. “It gives me a reason to get out, and the exercises have definitely helped me with strength and flexibility.”
Silvercrest Residences
The Western Territory operates 37 Silvercrest Residences to low-income people above age 62 “in an environment that is sensitive and responsible to the needs of the individual residents, but not intrusive of personal privacy.” These sought-after apartment facilities are located in nine states, including one location in San Francisco managed by an outside source, with 22-257 units each. Most receive grants from the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) 202 program, which mandates that no religious demands be placed on residents. However, an invitation to attend worship services and Bible studies may be extended. “Across the territory, we have several examples of good relationships between the Silvercrests and the nearby corps, even if the corps is not adjacent,” Lawrence said, noting that a successful association between the two requires both a Silvercrest manager and a corps officer committed to the relationship. Prior to becoming Escondido, Calif., corps officers in 2013, Lts. James and Hilda Parks served as managers of the Chula Vista, Calif., Silvercrest. “We know that...as an officer we can provide different services for the residents that the manager cannot,” Hilda Parks said. They offer transportation services to the market, volunteer opportunities at the corps and provide dinner every Thursday at the Silvercrest. The corps’ community
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service teens help by preparing and serving the dinner, and playing Bingo with the seniors. “I learned that the property manager can be the last landlord that the seniors may have and then heaven will be the next home for some of them,” Parks said. “I saw the lonely, sick and sad low-income seniors. I said to myself that if this is the last housing for the seniors, we must make this a happy place, and provide the greatest service we can.” Dorothy Richmond, a resident of the Tulare, Calif., Silvercrest, said she appreciates the safety, landscaping and activities, but most of all—the sense of community. “You can count on company and coffee every morning,” she said. “We share rides together and go to local events together. We visit each other in the hospital and mourn together when one of our neighbors leaves this earthly life. In short, we are are a family.”
Korean Senior College
The Salvation Army’s Phoenix Senior College is “the place of hope for seniors in the Korean community,” said Captain Kihyun Oh, who with his wife, Aeran, leads the Valley of the Sun Korean Corps in Glendale, Ariz. Appointed in 2008 to the then Phoenix Korean Corps, the Ohs made changes to the corps building and its activities. They renamed the senior program “Senior College,” acknowledging the value Koreans place on education. As attendance grew, they placed ads in the local Korean newspaper, reaching more people. They even picked up those who needed a ride.
Today, several passenger vans transport seniors from across the Valley every Tuesday, bringing them to Senior College. The corps recently received a large bus for its ministry. What started as a weekly program of about 10 older adults in 2008 now numbers up to 100 people. “Five years ago, only a few people knew our corps and Senior College,” Kihyun Oh said. “But now our Senior College is a famous place that most seniors want to join.” Each week, senior college begins with a worship service, followed by educational and recreational activities, including English and Spanish classes, computer, golf, line dance, calligraphy, stretching and Bingo. A lunch features Korean food, and guests lecture on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. “I thank God and The Salvation Army for Senior College,” said Up Nip Kim, 81. After experiencing long-term back pain, her doctor recommended surgery. “One day I attended a health lecture at Senior College and learned how to exercise to reduce back pain,” she said. “After 10 days of doing that exercise, I started to walk without pain…One year later, I still do that exercise and now I garden at my house.” Oh said the Senior College is “a place with many serving hearts and hands.” “They know that in the Senior College, there is something special that they can’t get from any other place,” he said. “We want to serve them as the one church in the Korean community.” The spring semester of the Korean Senior College begins March 11.|NFC
People are living longer and living more of their life in better health than before.’ —RICHARD SUZMAN, NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING
Reflections of a ‘senior’ BY DIANE O’BRIEN, LT. COLONEL My name is Diane O’Brien and I am an older adult. I am not yet retired but I see it approaching quickly. I could be moving into your area. What do you have to offer me? But...please don’t bring me a lap robe and invite me sympathetically to the “senior” lunch. No, I am not looking to be cosseted. When I say, “What do you have to offer me?” I mean to ask what you can offer me by way of opportunity for my service. Most of you will get the idea. Some of you know me and the thought of sympathetically patting my aging hand just doesn’t seem normal, right? If I moved next to your corps, would you be asking me to help teach music? Or tutor after-school kids? Or help plan the women’s ministry group? I hope so! Of course, even if you don’t know me now, you would know me when I moved to your area, because I would turn up at your Sunday meetings. How do you find other people like me, but who don’t come to the corps and who don’t need social services? One of the good things about reaching a “certain age” is that you get deals, such as Denny’s senior meals. None of us really want to get older, but I’ll show my ID (though, sadly I’m not asked for it) for a senior discount. Here’s an idea. If you go to restaurants, movies or even a Ross store in your community, you may get to know the managers of those frequently visited places quite well. How about asking them to hand out a special invitation when they give a senior discount? This would be a small card, with a place for their business logo and details of the local Salvation Army unit. Then the card would read: “Calling active ‘seniors.’ We need tutors, coffee makers, handymen, musicians, whatever you enjoy doing. Contact (insert name here) to hear how you could help make a difference in somebody’s life.” These individuals don’t need to be Salvationists to do any of those things. In fact they don’t even need to be Christians. But just imagine somebody my age regularly helping a child with homework. Maybe the child even goes to your Sunday school, and then maybe a miracle can happen. You know, a little child shall lead them... It’s worth considering.|NFC
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Project H3 Vets houses more than 200 homeless veterans.
VETERANS FIND HOMES IN PHOENIX BY MELANY STROUPE AND VIVIAN GATICA
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he White House made a bold statement recently, declaring Phoenix as the first U.S. city to house all locally identified chronically homeless veterans.
When Greg Stanton became Phoenix mayor in 2011, he made homelessness a top priority and teamed with the Arizona Coalition to End Homelessness (AZCEH) to do so. From this came the realization that much of the city’s homeless population consisted of veterans, and the AZCEH created Project H3 Vets as an extension to the existing Project H3—home, health and hope. “The idea is that we are using a housing first model and if you provide people housing and you give them the resources to focus on their health, then you give them hope for the future,” said Rebecca Pringle, development and communications director for the AZCEH. Since its beginning in 2011, more than 200 chronically homeless veterans have found permanent housing in greater Phoenix through Project H3 Vets, ending chronic homelessness among veterans in the city. Project H3 Vets accomplished this goal after Stanton issued a challenge in November 2013 to ensure that every veteran had housing before Christmas, and it was met. The success of Project H3 Vets is in large part due to community collaboration that involved
many different partners and organizations. A large group of volunteers gathered to coordinate outreach and identify chronically homeless veterans. The Veteran’s Administration worked closely with the city to find veterans and place them in appropriate housing. “The point was not to start a new program, [but] to streamline the resources that are already available and allocating that at our most efficient use,” Pringle said. The AZCEH identified these veterans through street counts, StandDown events and other forms of outreach at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital, shelters, parks, and various local areas. They then worked with the veterans to get them HUD-VASH housing vouchers and find homes. “When you’re dealing with chronically homeless individuals, these are the people that are least likely to engage in the system on their own,” Pringle said. Project H3 Vets had the help of “navigators,” who themselves were homeless or almost homeless at some point, to mentor people through the process of getting all paperwork in order to apply for housing.
Acknowledging that this may take some time, “bridge housing,” a form of temporary housing, was introduced to keep veterans off the streets and not lose track of them in the middle of their housing application process. Nineteen veterans are currently bridged until they find permanent housing. Last year, The Salvation Army contributed $9,000 toward Project H3 Vets bridge housing. “The Salvation Army has historically had a commitment to serving veterans,” said Major David Clitheroe, Southwest divisional social services consultant. “We had the funding available and this is a great program to fight homelessness among veterans. There is no question; the number of homeless vets has gone way down.” According to Pringle, a final review of Project H3 Vets’ success was conducted in February, and results will be available this spring. The City of Phoenix does admit that homelessness is not static. Therefore, to maintain the success of the project, it will continue to actively engage at-risk veterans to keep them off the streets. The Salvation Army hopes to continue to help fund the program with support from donors and partnerships.|NFC
PROMOTING PEACE IN VENEZUELA
Salvationists ask for prayers for Venezuela.
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he Salvation Army is working to bring peace amid the ongoing riots in Venezuela. Protests first surfaced in early February, evolving into a violent crisis that put the country in turmoil. According to CNN, the protesters—most of whom are students—are demanding “better security, an end to goods shortages and protected freedom of speech” from the government. Eighteen
people are dead and hundreds injured, while more than 1,000 were arrested. The Salvation Army response started with corps officers visiting local hospitals to pray for the wounded, while providing necessities like water bottles, toothbrushes and toothpaste. When the corps’ vehicle was damaged, the high cost of car parts and repairs left them unable to fix it and continue their visits. The crowds of demonstrators blocked roads to get to the corps and its children’s home, making it hard for people to attend its services. To work around this, the Simón Bolívar Corps in Venezuela hosted open-air services to preach for peace and reconciliation between both sides, and is receiving good response for its work in the community. However, due to the lack of goods and
the blockades, corps are low on food, supplies and donations. Essentials like toilet paper and soap are hard to find and expensive. “The children’s home situation is especially worrisome because donors have difficulty bringing donations because demonstrations impede traffic,” said a Venezuelan corps officer, who asked that he not be named. “Supplies are estimated to last for 10 days, and children are unable to attend their schools, which were providing them with meals. We need help.” One corps officer was chased by an armed group of rioters. He escaped unharmed after hiding in a car shop. “Thanks to God, they did not find me,” he said. “Thank you for your prayers.”|NFC
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Water brings life to Jamestown BY COURTNEY CULPEPPER
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eavy rains last September caused flooding across Colorado’s Front Range from Colorado Springs to Fort Collins. In some areas, a week’s worth of rain totaled annual precipitation levels, which sparked federal emergency declarations in 14 counties. In the small mountain community of Jamestown, 12 miles northwest of Boulder, 14-inches of rain in 48 hours caused severe infrastructure damage that months later is still keeping residents from returning home. Houses lay in piles of wood and metal covered by remnants of the waters that brought them down. Shovels, bottled water and boxes of hardware supplies fill the Jamestown Town Hall. Jamestown Flood Project Manager Erika Archer said at the time of flooding, the town was isolated as all roads down the mountain were overwhelmed by water. Residents fled to higher ground and sought shelter in the town’s elementary school, remaining there for two days before being airlifted to safety. Clean water, she said, is the high priority concern in Jamestown and as it becomes available, families will return home. And then, Archer said, “Our community can help with its own recovery.” In February, The Salvation Army and the American Red Cross jointly purchased 17 1,650-gallon cisterns for clean water that allowed 17 Jamestown families to go home. “The residents of Jamestown are resilient and very committed to their community,” said Sherry Manson, emergency disaster services director in the Intermountain Division, who spearheaded the Army’s relief efforts following the floods. “The water cisterns will enable many to return, which will help restore the sense of community and foster a quicker recovery.” The Salvation Army and the American Red Cross are working with Mile Hi Water, a local company based in Boulder
Months after
ABOVE: Flooding in Jamestown, Colo., left many of the 300 residents’ homes severely damaged.
flooding, The
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LEFT: U.S. Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment out of Fort Carson, Colo., along with civilian rescue personnel, deliver members of the Jametown, Colo., community to safety after flooding collapsed area roads.
helps residents return home.
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County, to provide the water. Carl Loven, owner of Mile Hi Water, visited the homes of these 17 families to install the cisterns. As a volunteer firefighter for the Boulder Mountain Fire Protection District, Loven served nearby during the Colorado floods as a first responder. “It was important to us to invest relief and recovery dollars into local businesses as a way to further contribute toward the long-term recovery of our flood-affected communities,” said George Sullivan, director of community resilience and preparedness for the Red Cross of Colorado. “In addition to helping the Jamestown families, this project is also helping inject strength into the local economy.” The town now faces waning resources as financial aid
has diminished. Rental assistance provided by government agencies and non-profit organizations is running out as groups struggle to balance the needs of multiple counties impacted by the disaster. With just 300 residents, Jamestown is a close-knit community. “There’s just a closeness [in Jamestown] that I’ve never experienced anywhere,” said FEMA representative Elizabeth DiPaolo, who was assigned as FEMA’s volunteer agency liaison to Jamestown after the floods. “They have this bond that is 100 years old…it is a community committed to each other.” For more information, visit rebuildjamestownco.org and coloradounited.com.|NFC
Those affected most by disaster are usually those affected most by poverty.’ BY JOHN BERGLUND
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hat exactly is social justice, and why is it rarely discussed within the context of Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) training within the United States? Is the stumbling block that social justice resonates too closely to human rights or social gospel? Is the term too political, too progressive? Or is this glaring omission within emergency services trainings a learning gap, an educational issue, illustrating a need to interpret the term, and especially now for a new generation? Although excluded in emergency services training stateside, social justice is a keystone of international relief and development training throughout the world. Human rights for disaster survivors—established in 1948 through the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights—is yet another keystone of international relief and development training never discussed in our domestic training rooms. Life with dignity and respect for custom and culture are additional key concepts emphasized within international training, although unfortunately, often glossed over in our domestic emergency services curriculum. Why? After observing and participating in a wide range of emergency services training from coast-to-coast for over a decade, it became obvious that many a faith-based agency in disaster confuse humanitarian relief with benevolent goodwill, and interestingly, that misconception varies in degree depending upon geography as well as one’s cultural, educational and political background. Humanitarian relief is not charity. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, echoed by The Sphere Project’s Humanitarian Charter, clearly states that “all disaster survivors have a right to assistance, and all survivors have an equal right to equal assistance.” Most faith-based agencies active in disaster understand the moral and ethical underpinnings of their disaster relief outreach, although few juxtapose their work in terms of a legal
SOCIAL JUSTICE IN EMERGENCY DISASTER SERVICES framework. Social justice, human rights, life with dignity, and respect for custom and culture are an integral component of our national character—American ideals written within our hearts, but not always front and center in our minds. Within Christian fellowship, offering humanitarian relief without discrimination is both a scriptural mandate as well as an opportunity to demonstrate the worldview of Jesus. Humanitarian relief is not charity, nor is it an opportunity to promote a religious or political agenda, which violates all accepted codes of conduct for humanitarian workers worldwide. Those affected most by disaster are usually those affected most by poverty. Within emergency services stateside, the directive is often to restore individuals and communities to where they were pre-incident rather than restoring individuals and communities beyond where they were. Without a holistic approach, emergency services are often reduced to reactionary response activities, a mere catering or delivery service, rather than a strategic commitment to a recovery process. For emergency services stateside, the best way to promote social justice and address human suffering is by building long-term relationships with individuals and communities, as well as with interagency and interfaith partners, resulting in a greater capacity to restore and transform the lives we serve.|NFC From salvationarmy.org/isjc
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BY KEVIN JACKSON, MAJOR
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alvation Army women redefined womanhood for many of their working class peers from 1880-1920. That said, these women should not be thought of as a static statistic for some model of feminism. Instead, these women led complex and dynamic existences, which brought substantive change, not only to their own lives, but to thousands of others as well.
This period in American history, known as the Progressive Era, was a time of great social revolution and The Salvation Army women of the day were at the leading edge of its changes in our country. Most working class American women at the time fit into three well-defined roles in society—either as a factory worker, a domestic worker in a hotel or a private residence, or a prostitute. All three options were unpleasant at best. Most of these women were also married with children and had those responsibilities in addition to their full-time employment. Factories were unsafe, unwanted sexual advances were common for domestics, and a life of prostitution in many cases was the very definition of what we know today as human trafficking. Their wages were far less than what was needed to provide for themselves or their families. Working conditions were deplorable and the work hours far exceeded what we would deem acceptable in our world today. Many of these women worked at more than one job and for some, prostitution was their part-time job in addition to their factory or domestic work. Unlike middle class women of the time, who made up the first generation of college educated women in history and possessed at least limited opportunities of professional employment such as nurses, teachers, and social workers, working class women had few healthy, safe or edifying employment options in life. Religious faith provided working class and poor women a hope for the future, but that hope usually came in the form of an afterlife. Yet, The Salvation Army appeared on the scene in American urban centers in the late 19th century and changed the world for marginalized women in profound ways as hope became something for the here and now. The Salvation Army practiced a type of faith that provided an avenue to Christian faith, but one that believed the present world could be transformed of its societal ills, and they set out to do just that. At the heart of this urban ministry of transformation were women Salvationists. Most were working class women who converted to the Christian faith, joined The Salvation Army, trained as clergy and then were deployed back into the urban centers from which they had come. These women, who in many cases were trained to work specifically in the worst neighborhoods and communities, were known as “Slum Sisters.” It is easy to look past the transformative empowerment that occurred for the Salvationist woman. For many, their former life was at best a dreary, hopeless, dayto-day experience. They didn’t have the hope to attain the limited opportunities of middle class women of their day. Those of the first generation of college-educated, middle class women were known as the “New Woman.” For the first time in American history, the New Woman chose economic independence while living and working outside of the traditional home setting, becoming part of the public sphere in American society. This opportunity was only available at the time to middle class women. The Salvationist Woman of the same era, however, presented the opportunity for such an existence to also be enjoyed by working class and poor women. The egalitarian nature (women viewed as equal counterparts to men) of The Salvation Army provided working class women an opportunity for a vocation beyond the accepted limitations they had previously experienced. The Salvationist Woman was economically independent and very much a part of the public world. These opportunities, rather common for most women today, in the late 19th century were world changing events in the lives of these working class women and the thousands of lives they touched through their faithful devotion to building God’s Kingdom. The Salvationist Woman of the late 19th century changed their world in a rather distinctive way. They didn’t view their position of leadership in The Salvation Army as upward mobility. They didn’t join The Salvation Army and then seek to leave the pain, suffering and danger of America’s cities. Rather, they remained in American urban centers and actively sought grassroots reform, both religious and social, for these poverty-ravaged communities. The Salvationist Woman became a model of Christian leadership and servanthood. For these women, bringing about social and spiritual redemption of individuals and society was manifested in the communities where they were born and raised. In certain respects, the Salvationist Woman was not unique for the world she occupied. Many Christian women utilized their religious faith to make their lives and the world a better place. For example, the African-American women of the day were a strong force in their communities for social and spiritual change, mostly as volunteers, using their Women’s Clubs as a source of improving their communities. The first generation of college-educated women social workers were flocking
TOP TO BOTTOM: Slum Sisters in the early 1900s; Women who served at the Central Territory’s first “Slum Post” in 1892; Salvation Army Doughnut Girls working near the front lines during WWI. RIGHT: Salvationist women delivered food and provided care during the Great Depression.
THE SALVATIONIST WOMAN to urban centers and combining their faith and education to work in poverty stricken communities through the Settlement House Movement, which provided needed social services to the poor in the inner city, highly immigrant populated areas. These college-educated social workers would live at the Settlement House and provide services to their neighbors in need. The Salvationist Woman was unique in that in addition to providing social services in some of these most impoverished areas of the American inner cities, she also functioned as an ordained clergy member, holding a credential equal to her male Salvationist counterpart. Just the fact that she was fully ordained and held a commission in The Salvation Army in her own right was a rarity in the late 19th century. Some historians look back and over-analyze the details of the Salvationist Woman’s standing as officers in the Progressive Era, but failure to recognize this amazing detail simply minimizes the historical importance of the Salvationist Woman. She was almost exclusively working class, although there were a few college-educated Salvation Army women officers from middle class backgrounds. For example, Vida Scudder, who went on to be a significant Christian social worker in her day, first began her career with The Salvation Army, but quickly relinquished her officership as the life of a Salvationist Woman was far too challenging and difficult, and the lifestyle clashed with her middle class sensibilities. The daily life of the Salvationist Woman looked fairly similar in most places. The inner city ministry of the Slum Sisters began in the late 1880s. A primary focus of
The Salvationist Woman became a model of Christian leadership and servanthood. For these women, bringing about social and spiritual redemption of individuals and society
the Slum Sisters included, but was not limited to, offering services to pregnant unmarried women, providing women an escape from a life of prostitution, establishing childcare for working class women employed in factories or as domestic servants, and promoting evangelistic street ministries. These activities were groundbreaking and transformational in their day as the Salvationist Woman’s ministry was at the cutting edge of social reform and a radical model of Christian faith. Childcare was an unknown entity in the world of the Salvationist Woman, especially for a working class mother. It was not uncommon for factories to dispense narcotic drugs for mothers to give to their preschool children so they would sleep during a woman’s shift at the factory. The idea of providing a clean and safe place to leave your child while you worked at a factory transformed the world for women and children alike. In this context we see the powerful nature of childcare for the poor. Offering programs to reform prostituted women provided tangible hope for young women as well, many who were teenagers, and a real opportunity to escape a life in the streets or brothel. Several of the Slum Sisters were reformed prostitutes themselves. In 1892, The Salvation Army opened a facility to train Salvationist women in these specific types of work. The Slum Sisters wore no standardized uniform in their day-to-day activities. Their clothing was designed to hold up to hard work, and hard work was what they were known for. The Salvationist Woman would open workingman restaurants where the urban poor and working class could get an affordable meal. Feeding and clothing babies, as well as preparing the bodies of recently deceased homeless for the undertaker were all activities common to the Salvationist Woman. They cleaned homes for those too ill or elderly to care for themselves and while sobering up drunks, the Salvationist Woman darned their socks and patched up their clothing. Even the greatest critics of the work of The Salvation Army fell silent when it came to the work of Slum Sisters. The Salvationist Woman tended to be single and in her mid-20s. She lived and worked with other Salvationist women and depended on the strong bonds of friendship that developed between them. These relationships were an important support network for the women as their chosen vocation was extremely demanding and difficult. The Salvationist Woman and the strong friendships between them nurtured their mutual mission for social justice and lead individuals to an acceptance of the Christian faith. After years of faithful service in America’s cities, World War I broke out. When time came for the United States to enter the war, it was the Salvationist Woman who was called upon to serve the American troops in war-torn France. The Doughnut Girls, as they lovingly became known, were for the most part Slum Sisters who had previous years of demanding service prior to the war, living and working in severe poverty. The same grass root care they provided the poor living in American slums, they now provided the American soldier during a time of war. As groundbreaking a model of American womanhood as The Salvationist Woman was, the Slum Sisters took their model of servant leadership to another level when they became Doughnut Girls. Their ministry in Europe during World War I not only proved effective, but it essentially vaulted The Salvation Army into the mainstream of American consciousness and society back home. The Salvationist Woman was in great part responsible for The Salvation Army that emerged in and throughout the 20th century in the United States. It’s difficult to overestimate the importance of the Salvationist Woman who lived and served from 1880-1920, as their story demonstrates what sincere, committed and trained individuals can accomplish through their lives and in the lives of those they serve day to day. The Salvationist Woman emerged from a dismal and dangerous existence as part of the working class and urban poor in American cities, to first transform their own lives through faith and later the lives of countless others from the margins of society. They stood apart from so many in history as they chose a life of servant leadership and boundless compassion for others.|NFC
FURTHER READING Christians for Biblical Equality (cbeinternational.org)
was manifested in the communities where they
Great Women in Christian History: 37 Women Who Changed Their World (Christian History Institute, 2005), by A. Kenneth Curtis
were born and raised.’
Marching to Glory: The History of the Salvation Army in the United States, 1880-1992 (Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing, 1995), by Edward H. McKinley Hallelujah Lads and Lasses: Remaking the Salvation Army in America, 1880-1930 (University of North Carolina Press, 2002), by Lillian Taiz Women in God’s Army: Gender and Equality in the Early Salvation Army (Wilfred Laurier University Press, 2009), by Andrew Mark Eason
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MEET COMMISSIONER SILVIA COX
Commissioner Silvia Cox addresses staff at International Headquarters. |Photo courtesy of International Headquarters
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ith the election of General André Cox as The Salvation Army’s 20th international leader in August 2013, his wife Commissioner Silvia Cox assumed the role of World President of Women’s Ministries. Here, Salvationist Editor Major Jane Kimberley talks to Cox about her life and ministry.
Major Jane Kimberley: Tell me something about your background and your calling. Commissioner Silvia Cox: My parents were missionary officers and I was born in Argentina—I think that’s what made me like warm weather. However, I don’t remember too much about it because when I was three years old my dad was very ill and my parents had to return to Switzerland, but God spared him. Together with my brother and sister, I grew up in Switzerland; I realize how fortunate I was to have such a good family background. I look upon Switzerland as my home because it was there I went to school. When my parents were officers-in-charge of an institution in Geneva, I met my husband who was there to work and to learn French. He married the boss’s daughter! I was very young when I felt called to officership. I had heard a missionary officer speak about the work they were doing and for me it was quite clear: one day I would be an officer and a teacher and go to Africa. Years later, that’s what happened. I started teacher training in Geneva but stopped in the second year. Now I understand why; I think that if I had continued I might never have gone to the training college. Instead, I did a diploma in computing and, although I did not know it at the time, I was learning skills that I still use today. Our first appointment was to Morges, Switzerland. We had two corps appointments before going to Africa and from then on my ministry focused on territorial leadership, women’s ministries and administration. JK: Is there someone who had a major influence on your life and did he or she help make you the person you are today? SC: When I was a teenager at Geneva 1, my corps officer Captain Alice Sterck took time to listen to me and to answer the thousands of questions that I had. She was a good example of a corps officer, wife and mother and played a big part in my development, as did the prayers of my parents. JK: In your present role as World President of Women’s Ministries you have already visited a number of countries. Are there some highlights that you can share, particularly related to women’s ministries? SC: There are many. One example is the Worth program in Kenya West Territory where women who were once destitute are now providing for their families and communities. The program is all about empowering women by helping them to discover self-worth and by economic participation. Through Worth they are encouraged to generate savings, individually and in groups, by setting up village banks, by teaching themselves to read and write, by accessing training and by starting small businesses.
We need to listen and focus on integrated mission by closer cooperation between our social and evangelical work so that we minister to the whole person and, through faith-based facilitation, learn how to build deeper relationships. A lot of other things will then automatically change.’ —COMMISSIONER SYLVIA COX
More than 14,400 women are now involved in Worth, which includes other denominations and other faiths. Some women have given up prostitution and begging on the streets and some have started to take their children to school. Government intervention has resulted in many women being tested for HIV/Aids. Lives have been changed in many ways and there is so much joy. Most importantly, 314 women have come to know Christ. JK: When you were Territorial President of Women’s Ministries in the UK you had a vision of Salvationists reading God’s Word together and initiated the Bible-Reading Challenge. A change of appointment meant that you moved to IHQ before it was launched. Do you still have that same vision and, if so, how do you see it working out? SC: That vision is still there and it’s shared with the General—it is something that is in our hearts. In 2015 there will be opportunity for the whole Salvation Army world to read through the New Testament in one year. IHQ Chaplain Major Pat Brown is meeting with a group who are arranging this initiative, which is linked with the congress. As we go around the world we share the importance of reading the whole of God’s word and hearing what it says. It sometimes seems that we have got things the wrong way round when we read just certain verses, or commentaries, rather than starting with God’s word. JK: How do you balance the responsibilities of international leadership with those of wife, mother and grandmother? SC: Each is important for me and I wouldn’t want one to suffer because of another. I think that I manage to balance each of these roles because I enjoy what I am doing and love the challenges. I think that it is important to spend time together, and I keep in almost daily contact with my family. I have never had too much of a problem between ministry and family because for me it is one thing—it’s part of who I am; my ministry is also my family. JK: You lead a busy life, but do you have any hobbies or interests? SC: We both enjoy walking and do this whenever we can. I like reading, although I don’t have too much time to read for relaxation. My other interests include photography and cooking, but again, at the moment, there is not much time to pursue these. JK: In recent years The Salvation Army in the UK, and possibly in other places. has been facing transition. Are there some changes that you would like to see? Are there any things that you feel must never change? SC: I would like to see people valued more. We need to listen and focus on integrated mission by closer cooperation between our social and evangelical work so that we minister to the whole person and, through faith-based facilitation, learn how to build deeper relationships. A lot of other things will then automatically change. I always want us to be one Army moving forward. We must never lose our mission to go to the lonely and the hurting and we must never lose the message of the transforming power of Jesus Christ that brings hope to a lost world. From Salvationist, UK Territory with the Republic of Ireland |NFC
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MOST INSPIRING WOMEN New Frontier Chronicle took a vote via Facebook of the women you—the reader—are most inspired by. Here is your top 10: 1. MAJOR PAM GARDNER
10. COMMISSIONER CAROL SEILER Territorial President of Women’s Ministries, USA Central Territory
Community Care Ministries and Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service Secretary, USA Western Territory
After studying in the field of music, Lt. Col. Diane O’Brien entered the International Training College, where she met her future husband, Doug. Following training she served in corps, divisional and territorial appointments in the United Kingdom, before coming to America to marry. She is known as a lover of music and an encourager in the face of adversity.
3. COLONEL JANET MUNN
Territorial Women’s Ministries Secretary, Australia Eastern Territory
Known internationally for her expression of worship through sacred dance and dramatic Scripture presentations, Colonel Janet Munn previously served as assistant principal for the International College for Officers and Center for Spiritual Life Development in London. She often speaks and performs at events around the world, including the 2013 Western Bible Conference.
4. LT. COL. COLLEEN RILEY
Divisional Director of Women’s Ministries, Southern California Division
Lt. Col. Colleen Riley’s family has deep roots in The Salvation Army, going back five generations to one of the first officers under Booth. Before being appointed to Southern California, Riley worked in the Del Oro Division where she ran a number of successful fundraising drives.
5. MAJOR DEBI SHRUM Corps Officer, Turlock, Calif.
Major Debi Shrum has overseen the Turlock Corps for almost 12 years. She started volunteering at The Salvation Army when she was in college, and has now served as an officer for more than 35 years.
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2. LT. COL. DIANE O’BRIEN
With a master’s degree in public health, Commissioner Carol Seiler is credited with starting a shelter for homeless families affected by HIV/AIDS in Los Angeles. Now, in addition to leading women’s ministries from The Salvation Army Central Territory headquarters in Illinois, Seiler also handles strategic mission planning to keep the Army agile yet analytical in the Midwest.
9 GENERAL EVA BURROWS (RET.) International leader of The Salvation Army, 1986-1993
Commissioned as a Salvation Army officer in 1951, General Eva Burrows served in Australia, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka and Scotland before being elected as the organization’s 13th General. In retirement, Burrows served 10 years on the board of the International Bible Society.
8. MICHELLE OBAMA
First Lady of the United States
A lawyer and writer, Michelle Obama has become a role model and advocate on poverty awareness and nutrition as the wife of President Barack Obama.
7. MAJOR NANCY HELMS-COX Field Training Officer, Crestmont College for Officer Training
Widowed at 32 because of a drunk driver, Major Nancy Helms-Cox modeled strength in life and leadership, continuing on in her role as an officer and mother. Today, she helps train cadets for service in The Salvation Army.
6. MAJOR CINDY FOLEY
Director of Campus Services, Crestmont College for Officer Training
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Major Pam Gardner previously served as a corps officer in Concord, Calif., for nine years. She is known as one who gives to others—including donating one of her kidneys to a volunteer in 2008.
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Personnel Officer, Crestmont College for Officer Training
A first-generation Salvationist, Major Cindy Foley was commissioned as a Salvation Army officer in 1985 and married Tim a week later. The pair served at the helm of the first Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in San Diego, Calif. She is known to be passionate about excellence and encouraging people to grasp opportunities.
WEST WELCOMES MELISSA JONES BY DIANA SANGLAB
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elissa Jones stepped in as the new Salvation Army Western Territory director of Protecting the Mission this year, after working as an educational specialist at the College for Officers Training (CFOT) at Crestmont since 2011. While at the CFOT, Jones ran academic support programs, and also taught remedial English and social justice classes. “I was [always] looking for something that was non-profit, so I could use my legal skills and experience of children’s rights advocacy in a positive way.” Jones said. “I think it’s important to have a heart and mind to really be aware of these issues and want to tackle them.” Jones was born into a Salvation Army family, as her father, Major Brian Jones, is director of curriculum at CFOT and her mother, Major Gwendolyn Jones, is corps officer pro-tem at Compton, Calif. She holds a bachelor’s degree in music business from New York University and
completed law school at Loyola Marymount University. Jones said that she has an advantage in this new role; in addition to her legal background, she grew up attending corps and camp, and knows The Salvation Army culture. “Having that understanding and being able to bridge that gap between these policies that seem quite legal and difficult and to be able to explain them in a Salvation Army cultural lingo is helpful,” she said. The Salvation Army implemented Protecting the Mission (PTM) in 2002 as a program to protect children from child abuse through employee screening, training, and limiting people’s interactions with children. As director, Jones is responsible for overseeing policies and standards related to PTM, and monitoring any issues that arise. At present, she said PTM must consider electronic communications and what
|Photo by Tim Schaal
New Protecting the Mission Director in the West
role The Salvation Army should play in related situations. “We’re talking about bullying, electronic communications with adults, and the effects of sexting,” Jones said. “We’ll probably have to address trafficking and the commercial sex industry. It used to be that pedophiles and those type of people were our only concern, but now we have really major concerns we have to deal with.” While she acknowledges that the PTM policies do not always necessarily fit in specific situations, Jones said that one of her main goals is to help people see that PTM is beneficial for Army kids. “Sometimes, people see rules are a burden, but rules and guidelines allow people to be more free and secure about interacting with the youth,” Jones said. “It’s not putting us behind, but rather above reproach so that our youth always feel comfortable with us.” |NFC
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Indonesia eruption leaves 30,000 homeless The Salvation Army is working with the government to house and aid people.
BY JAMES COCKER, MAJOR
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olcanic eruptions are nothing new for Indonesia, home to more than 180 volcanoes.
However, the eruption of Mount Sinabung on the island of Sumatra, Sept. 15, 2013, caused unprecedented damage and loss of life. Since its eruption more than five months ago, The Salvation Army Indonesia Territory has been hard at work. On Jan. 17, the volcano erupted for a second time, causing even more trauma and confusion. Just days before the second eruption, authorities gave permission for thousands of villagers who were evacuated in September to return to their villages. The loss of life from the second eruption included 14 school children. The strain of a five-month catastrophe has placed extreme hardship on the resources of the Army’s “Compassion in Action” teams and local corps. For some soldiers and officers, their buildings and homes are destroyed. More than 30,000 people are currently homeless and living in temporary shelters and tents run by the government
and The Salvation Army, who are working together in this massive mission of aid. To date, the Army has assisted more than 10,000 refugees with temporary housing, food, facemasks and medical aid, along with emotional and spiritual guidance. Statistics show that the Army has provided trauma counseling to more than 6,000 individuals and medical care for respiratory issues and burns for 700 more. Even after five months, the temporary tent shelters still have more than 5,500 people living in and receiving services directly from the Army. Major Early Agustine Putra Yasa, a registered nurse and corps officer in the North Sumatera Division with her husband, is directing the Army’s medical team. “The needs of the people will continue for a very long time along with the relocation of those affected and the building of new housing,” she said. The trail of destruction covered such a large area that many villages were completely destroyed. Roofs have collapsed in homes, schools and businesses and fires are burning across the lush landscape. The Army pledged to help rebuild once the area is deemed safe again. Indonesia is also a country that depends heavily on agriculture. The island of Sumatra is a major exporter of palm oil, coffee and rice. More than 30 percent of this nation’s total agricultural exports are grown on this island—coffee being the major commodity shipped to America. Total fields and farms and acres of agricultural land were destroyed. Much of the unaffected land is being ignored by owners in fear of another eruption. Even the cattle have lost grazing land and have had to be slaughtered prematurely or suffer loss from burning fields. The nation of Indonesia also has the largest population of Muslims anywhere in the
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OPPOSITE: Mt. Sinabung unleashes its fury; Village people look on at the erupting volcano. CLOCKWISE: Major Early Agustine Putra Yasa giving medical assistance; a destroyed home; villagers panic and flee from eruption BELOW: Villagers leaving the area. | Photos by Ketut Putra Yasa
The needs of the people will continue for a very long time along with the relocation of those affected and the building of new world—nearly 80 percent of the population are practicing Muslims. Thus, a disaster of this magnitude provides opportunity for the Army’s spiritual message to be subtly shared. At one of the many tent shelters the Army operated, a Muslim man said, “Even though we are not of the same faith I thank God for The Salvation Army, that you help us in our trouble.” In many of its tent shelters the Army is now conducting Sunday schools and regular church services and special singing classes for the children. Because of the love of officers and soldiers who are reaching across faith lines, people are coming to know Christ. The volcano eruption caused an unprecedented rainy season with major flooding and the awakening of a second dormant volcano on the Island of Java in early February, raining ash and dust down on the territorial headquarters and surrounding area. As the Army continues to serve people in Indonesia, it is also proposing projects to help with the long-term recovery of the local economy and relocation of thousands affected by the disaster. However, land is not cheap and the economic strain on this island nation arm of The Salvation Army will be stretched in ways they are barely prepared for.|NFC
housing.’ —EARLY AGUSTINE PUTRA YASA, MAJOR
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Five tips for water conservation
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higher prices on food and services,” Carole Abella said. “Because of the lack of work, we’ve witnessed families move-in with other families, or move a further distance away from the corps, so it makes it difficult for them to attend our programs. In one case, a family moved out of state to live with relatives due to unemployment and rising costs here.” The forecast for continued job loss comes on the heels of a recent Bureau of Labor Statistics report, ranking seven California cities among the top 10 for unemployment in the U.S. All seven are key agricultural areas of the state, with jobless rates of 11-15 percent. The report, which reviews areas with a population of 25,000 or more, does not address the challenges faced by smaller communities. Rural agricultural towns such as Hollister, Los Banos or Arvin are coping with 40-60 percent unemployment rates, with 50-80 percent of each town’s population living in poverty. While the agricultural industry and large farming areas have been the focus of recent national media attention, smaller communities elsewhere in California are already feeling the pinch. The water table that feeds wells and homes in Bishop, located just east of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, is unusually low as a result of minimal snow levels and water runoff from the Sierras over the past two years. Residents with shallow wells are faced with a difficult financial decision of either drilling a deeper well at a cost of up to $25,000 or leaving their homes. City governments in some Northern California communities predicted their respective resources will run dry in three months, and are enforcing mandatory conservation practices to preserve what they can. “Think like this is a hurricane. We will have large communities that will be displaced by the economics of large scale business loss,” said John A. McKnight, director of emergency and disaster services for The Salvation Army Golden State Division. “Whole areas—even entire counties—will need help and we will need resources to be brought here to keep the people in these communities healthy.” The Golden State Division, which includes about a third of California and the top five agricultural-producing counties in the state, its treating California’s drought
1. Turn off the water while you brush your teeth and save up to 4 gallons a minute. 2. Run your washer and dishwasher only when they are full. You can save up to 1,000 gallons a month. 3. Wash your pets outdoors, in an area of your lawn that needs water. 4. Shorten your shower by a minute or two and you’ll save up to 150 gallons per month 5. Learn how to use your water meter to check for leaks. For more tips visit wateruseitwisely.com
Whole areas—even entire counties—will need help...’ —JOHN A. McKNIGHT TOP 10 U.S. CITIES WITH HIGHEST UNEMPLOYMENT RATES City Rate 1. Yuma, Ariz.
27.1
2. El Centro, Calif.
22.5
3. Merced, Calif.
4. Yuba City, Calif.
14.2
13.6
5. Visalia-Porterville, Calif. 13.5 6. Ocean City, N.J.
13.0
7. Hanford-Corcoran, Calif.
12.8
8. Decatur, Ill.
12.7
9. Fresno, Calif. 10. Modesto, Calif.
12.5 12.2
Rates as of December 2013. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
as a long-term natural disaster. McKnight, local corps officers and other Salvation Army representatives are meeting with local agencies, non-profits, and non-government organizations to identify what needs can be met to help reduce the burden of the unemployment that will result from the looming water shortages. “We anticipate a huge migration from rural communities to more urban areas,” said Captain Dwaine Breazeale of the Fresno Citadel Corps. “There will be an increased need for emergency food, food pantry programs, water, utility assistance, eviction prevention, and even shelter management. Plus, other needs will arise as the secondary effect of the drought begins to hit those local economies that depend on local dollars invested there. If no one can afford to shop for food, buy gas or pay their mortgage, those businesses may have to shut down as well, causing additional unemployment.” Corps and social services opportunities include education on budgeting and feeding a family on a reduced income, water saving tips and even a referral guide to other agencies in the event that Salvation Army resources should run low. Personnel are beginning to stockpile non-per-
ishable food items and bottled water to not only respond to requests for emergency food, but to be able to continue to provide food and water to the children in Salvation Army programs, should statewide water rationing become a reality. In Fresno, plans are underway to host a citywide food drive to help kick-start the stockpiling process. “We anticipate needing at least two truckloads of bottled water alone,” Breazeale said. “We would like to see if there are donations available before having to purchase the items ourselves.” The Salvation Army is calling upon communities to consider monetary, non-perishable food or bottled water donations to help prepare for this inevitable hardship that has no clear end date. In addition, individuals are encouraged to practice water conservation measures in their homes and offices. “Throughout this drought, Salvation Army officers, employees and volunteers will work creatively and compassionately to bring relief to people in this important life-giving region of California,” said Major Rob Birks, Golden State divisional general secretary. “Pray for rain.”|NFC
TACKLING ILLITERACY
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mid the poverty of Toronto’s Regent Park Community in Canada, children struggle to do well in school—due, in many cases, to poor literacy. So The Salvation Army created a Reading Recovery program to help children reading below grade level catch up. “What we discovered through all the different [Salvation Army] programs, is that [children] were failing school because they did not know how to read,” said Joanne Menard, Reading Recovery program supervisor. “There’s such high need, and many of the kids that find themselves in this program have previously experienced more failure than success.” According to Joshua Boldt, Reading Recovery program coordinator, the program consists of games and activities that focus on different reading skills so that students can combine these skills and apply them. “You cannot be a lifelong learner unless you are able to read fluently and comprehend what you are reading,” Boldt said in a video for the program. “The goal of this program is to get to a point where [the children] can be successful in school themselves, and to start feeling some success and pride in their own learning.” Currently 30 students from grades 1-8 are enrolled in the program, which runs for two hours every night after school and continues through summer break. In addition to teachers, the program hires mentors from the Focus on Youth program to guide the children through their learning on a one-on-one basis. Focus on Youth is a community-based program that offers employment opportunities for the youth. “This has been a very rewarding experience,” said Safi Mohamed, a
Salvation Army Canada works to improve reading among youth
program mentor from Focus on Youth. “I have not only gotten to teach the children of this program, but have also gotten to know them personally; let me just say that they are the funniest group I have ever seen. They are improving every day and I’m just glad to be a part of it all.” Many parents of the program are beginning to notice the positive effects that the program is having on their children. “Matthew reads more and reads harder books; he will actually choose to read, which he didn’t do before,” said
Barbara, whose son, Matthew, is in the Reading Recovery program. The children are also noticing their progress, while having fun and making friends along the way. “This program helped me with my reading and writing skills; now I know bigger words for my vocabulary,” said Kayla, a fifth grader who has been in the program for three years and is now working well above grade level in all literacy areas. “What I like about [it] is getting the chance to learn and play with my friends, and I can even help them here too.”|NFC
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HOSPITALITY TRAINING REACHES YOUTH Australia’s Olive Branch Café provides 15-week course for those in crisis.
BY KATE GILMOUR
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rista Latham struggled with anxiety and depression. And with no real schooling or training under her belt, her options were limited. Then, she received a referral to The Salvation Army Oasis’s Olive Branch Café hospitality program in Hamilton, Australia.
The program provides training and hands on experience from skilled chefs and offers its students a Certificate II in Hospitality. Those who are dealing with anger, depression and homelessness—between 15 and 25 years old—are referred to the program through school and support agencies. The Olive Branch Café can take up to 16 students at a time and currently has 30 students on the waiting list. Statistics on the program show that seven in 10 complete a Certificate II in Hospitality and half get a job after completing the 15-week course. Through the experience Latham gained in the program, she became the head maître d’ at Olive Branch Café. She will soon finish her Training and Education (TAE), and The Salvation Army helped her attain housing. “All I needed was a chance, and that’s what they gave me,” Latham said. Olive Branch Café Head Chefs Shannon Geelan and Jacob Sutcliffe work to help students complete the program and improve their confidence. “It’s more than cooking food,” Sutcliffe said. “It’s food with a purpose.” Recently, when a student went missing for a few days, Sutcliffe called to make sure she was okay. The student later confided that the phone call saved her life.
Chef Eric Flath
Trista Latham, head maître d’ and Jacob Sutcliffe, head chief trainer and assessor She just needed to know someone cared. “Sometimes you forget the influence you have to change a person’s life,” Suttcliffe said. The Salvation Army’s Oasis program also offers anger management classes, drug and alcohol groups and a full running studio. Several schools in the area now hold food and Christmas fundraising drives for Olive Branch Café, which has a $3,000 price tag per student for the costs of the kitchen, training, a uniform and shoes. Susan, another Olive Branch beneficiary, has attended for more than six months. She was bullied and didn’t want to attend school anymore. Staff members said she barely spoke when she arrived. After being in the pro-
|Photo by Kenneth Wilson
SHELTERED TO CHEF Eric Flath reflects on his time with The Salvation Army in Salem, Ore.
Chef Eric Flath plays a key role in helping people seek to establish healthy habits in Salem, Ore. “Nutrition is a huge part of making real changes,” he said. Flath coordinates food and beverage operations for the Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center and the recently reopened Lighthouse Shelter. Last summer he implemented the “Fresh Start” garden, where shelter residents grow, tend and harvest food that he incorporates into their meals. He is passionate about working for The Salvation Army, the organization he credits with changing his life. “I grew up in poverty,” he said, “surrounded by addiction and mental illness.” Following in his parents’ footsteps, he struggled with addiction, lost his home and faced homelessness. In 2009, determined that he wouldn’t have his children living out of a car, Flath called shelters up and down Interstate 5 from Vancouver, Wash., to Eugene, Ore.,
|Photo by Kate Gilmour
gram, they said she is now vivacious, making friends with all of the students. “It gives me hope after leaving school,” Susan said. “All the staff have been really supportive. I really enjoy coming here; it is so nice to have a safe place to be.” Staff leader James Cameron would like to see the program in every city in Australia. “Of all the programs we run here at Oasis, the café offers a real opportunity for young people to experience transformation,” Cameron said. “The café not only provides training, skills and knowledge, it helps them see their worth in the community. I am privileged to be a part of something so life changing.”|NFC
seeking a place for his family. Only one facility would accept them: The Salvation Army’s Lighthouse Shelter. Flath said that the kindness and generosity of the Army and its willingness to give him a chance enabled him to develop the self-confidence to make a breakthrough. “They loved me until I loved myself,” he said. The family stayed at the shelter five months. During this time Flath honed the cooking skills he began acquiring at age 16 when he worked at a family-style restaurant. He worked in food service off and on since then. When the time came for them to find their own apartment, the family received a letter of recommendation from their counselor and the support of management and staff, which helped them secure a place to live. “The staff was always supportive of us throughout our entire stay and would go out of their way to keep any momentum toward self sufficiency moving in a forward direction,” Flath said. “Although it was difficult for my family to be in the situation we were in, the loving arms of The Salvation Army made our stay at the lodge as pleasant as the situation could allow and for that we are all eternally grateful.” The Lighthouse Shelter reopened in January with repairs to its 50-year-old building including updated bathrooms, replaced floors and new paint, and welcomed 31 residents. Life and job skills classes, professional counseling, a Christian-based recovery group and case management are part of the structured treatment that residents receive during their stay. “The physical remodel creates an environment allowing residents to feel appreciated, loved and welcomed to our Lighthouse Shelter,” said Melissa Bauer, social services director for The Salvation Army in Salem. “In addition to accommodating more residents, without the worries of repairs staff are able to support the residents on their path to self sufficiency.” The Lighthouse Shelter will be able to operate at its full capacity of 83 when it has funding to purchase beds and other supplies.|NFC
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The Salvation Army funded 80 new toilets in a small Indian village.
Latrines bring safety and sanitation BY JARED McKIERNAN
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ndia is home to the 10th-largest economy in the world but despite major strides, it’s still hampered by issues of basic sanitation and underdevelopment. Chief among them—toilets, or lack thereof.
Set to overtake China as the world’s most populous country in 2028, India accounts for 60 percent of the global population lacking access to basic sanitation, according to the United Nations (U.N.). Only a third of its 1.2 billion residents are estimated to have access to a toilet. The Salvation Army recently helped more than 600 people in India’s Northern Territory gain access to basic sanitation through the Manepur Community Latrines and Sanitation Project. A team of officers and residents in Manepur, a remote village in the Gurdaspur Division, constructed 79 toilets, or latrines, in the homes of families living at or below the poverty line and one more in a community hall. The project is the first of its kind in the territory, according to Lt. Col. Joginder Masih, secretary for program in the India Northern Territory, who brought the issue to the attention of territorial headquarters. The India Northern Territory contacted International Headquarters, which then contacted the USA Western Territory to see if it would be willing to help raise funds for the initiative. Major Dave Harmon, director of World Missions for the USA Western Territory, authorizes the funding for community support projects like the Manepur Community Latrines and Sanitation Project. “This caught my attention because it’s such an interesting idea that we would build toilets for people in a village,” Harmon said. “This seemed like something that was a necessity.” The USA Western Territory and the Australia Eastern Territory partnered to fund the majority of the project’s $61,900 bill. After the India Northern Territorial Finance Committee convened, a team of six officers from India Northern Territory went to Manepur to examine sanitation conditions. “It was observed that the community people go out in the open fields and village road side for passing motion,” Masih said. “It spreads bad smell around the village and creates a threat for hygienic living causing various diseases.” The Gurdaspur divisional commander and other Salvationists from the India Northern Territory held a series of meetings with Manepur residents and Panchayat (village council) to discuss community concerns. Several villagers shared that it was difficult for women, children and the elderly to dispose of waste due to safety risks and scoldings from their landlords. “My children and old mother-in-law used to go out in the fields for latrine,” said Gogan, a widowed Manepur villager. “Sometimes, my mother-in-law used to slip from the slippery field divider. There had been a risk of her hurting always.”
ABOUT HALF of India’s 1.2 billion residents are mobile phone subscribers, but only a third have access to a toilet, according to the United Nations. ABOUT 48 PERCENT of Indian children are stunted according to UNICEF. While stunting is often referred to as “malnutrition,” net nutrition includes food intake, food absorption and use by the body, according to a report from the Research Institute for Compassionate Economics. Chronic intestinal diseases and diarrhea can limit a child’s ability to absorb and use improved nutrition.
TOP: A Sikh man stands next to his toilet house. ABOVE: Salvation Army personnel held a sanitation forum to discuss community concerns with Manepur residents. |Photos by Alana Goodwin
She explained political parties in the village further intensified the problem. “One party forbid the other party to go in their fields for latrine,” she said. After the discussions, several members of the community agreed to give their labor and a small financial contribution to purchase essential materials for the project, including sanitary pipes, which connect to septic tanks. “Every beneficiary contributed their portion in the form of unskilled labor,” Masih said. Construction of the 80 toilets lasted nine months and culminated in a forum on cleanliness and hygienic issues intended to help sustain the project’s outcomes. Of the 2.5 billion who don’t have access to proper sanitation, 1.1 billion defecate in the open, according to the U.N. Jan Eliasson, U.N. deputy secretary-general, said in a statement that this is a global crisis that people “don’t like to talk about.”
He said the U.N. is trying to cut in half the number of people without access to clean toilets by 2015 and eliminate by 2025 the practice of open defecation, which can pollute groundwater, contaminate agricultural produce and lead to diseases such as diarrhea, cholera and bilharzia. A report from the Research Institute for Compassionate Economics even linked open defecation to stunted growth in Indian youth. “We used to face a lot of problems when going out for latrine during rainy seasons,” said Rajan, a Manepur villager. “Since the dedication of this toilet project...we have not faced any problem as we now have this facility in our house.” For villager Bheer, the project not only improved living conditions; it offered some peace of mind. “I am very thankful for having a toilet unit in my house,” he said. “My young daughters used to go out for latrines in the fields. I will never forget this goodness.”|NFC
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In the West this summer
Event will unite 200 Korean delegates from the U.S. and Canada.
West to host Korean Ministries consultation
Mark your calendar now
BY VIVIAN GATICA The Western Territory will welcome 200 Korean delegates from across the U.S. and Canada May 13-16 for The Salvation Army’s 10th North Americas Korean Ministries Consultation and first Korean Congress at the Hotel Maya in Long Beach, Calif. “I think this event will be a blessing to not only this territory, but others as well,” said Lt. Colonel Zoilo Pardo, territorial multicultural secretary. “[Delegates] will share in the Word of the Lord, as well as in their studies and challenges.” Los Angeles Korean Corps Officers Captains James and Joyce Lee are coordinators for the event. It is the first time since 1995 that the Western Territory will host the Korean Ministries Consultation. According to Associate Territorial Multicultural Ministries Secretary Lt. Colonel Magali Pardo, the consultation aspect of the event will be for Korean corps officers to discuss the future of Korean ministries of The Salvation Army. “The goal is to understand cultural ministries within The Salvation Army internationally, as well as explore the expansion of these ministries and issues that may arise within the Korean ministries,” she said. Aside from the consultation, the first Korean Congress, themed “Restoration” based on Jeremiah 15:19, will take place for Korean Salvationists, in addition to officers. The congress will also explore the history of Korean ministries in The Salvation Army with pamphlets and videos throughout the event. “We want the congress to go over the whole trajectory of Korean ministries,” said Maryuli Darby, territorial multicultural translation projects and resources director. “Because they are dispersed throughout the country, it’s nice for them to be able to unite at this event.” Speakers include Territorial Commander Commissioner James Knaggs, Major Jung Kil Kang of the Toronto Corps in Canada, and former Territorial Commander Commissioner Peter Chang. |NFC
10TH NORTH AMERICAS KOREAN CONSULTATION AND FIRST KOREAN CONGRESS Location: Hotel Maya, Long Beach, Calif. Dates: May 13-16 Theme: Restoration Leaders: Captains James and Joyce Lee Guests: Commissioner James Knaggs, Major Jung Gil Kang, Commissioner Peter Chang COMMISSIONING Location: Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena, Calif. Dates: June 13-15 Theme: Power of the Cross Leaders: Commissioners James and Carolyn Knaggs Guests: General Paul Rader (Ret.) and Commissioner Kay Rader WESTERN BIBLE CONFERENCE Location: Pine Summit Camp, Big Bear, Calif. Dates: July 8-13 Theme: Amazing Love Leaders: Commissioners James and Carolyn Knaggs Guests: Colonels Mark and Sharon Tillsley, Dr. Roger Green WESTERN YOUTH INSTITUTE Location: Redwood Glen Camp, Scotts Valley, Calif. Dates: August 2-8 Theme: Refine Leaders: Captains Roy and Paula Wild WESTERN MUSIC INSTITUTE Location: Pine Summit Camp, Big Bear, Calif. Dates: August 7-16 Theme: Love’s Call Leader: Neil Smith Guests: Andrew and Sue Blyth Register for Western Territory events via uswevents.org.
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Commissioning 2014 centers on the ‘Power of the Cross’ BY DIANA SANGLAB The Western Territory will celebrate 57 newly commissioned officers during this year’s Commissioning weekend June 13-15 at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, Calif. By its conclusion, the Disciples of the Cross Session will be appointed to various parts of the territory for their first assignments as Salvation Army officers. “[The cadets] have worked hard over the past 18 months and will soon be ready to take to the field,” said Major Brian Saunders, assistant principal at the College for Officer Training at Crestmont. General Paul Rader (Ret.) and Commissioner Kay Rader will be special guests at the event. The Raders served as territorial leaders of the USA Western Territory prior to assuming international leadership in 1994. To kick off the weekend, award-winning singer Amy Grant will perform. Martin Hunt, territorial assistant secretary for program, said that the territory booked her because she has been at the forefront of contemporary Christian music for the past 30 years, and is arguably the most recognized Christian artist in the mainstream music industry. “We think she’ll have broad appeal, not only to Salvationists but to everyone attending,” said Lt. Colonel Edward Hill, territorial program secretary. The theme of this year’s Commissioning is the “Power of the Cross.” Saturday’s events will explore this theme and are designed to be interactive and creative. The main event, Path of the Cross, will be a unique worship experience. Using visual arts, drama and music, this event will tell stories of those who saw Jesus on his walk to the cross. “We’re really excited about the variety in the programming,” Hill said. “I think we’ll attract people from throughout the territory and beyond to inspire the Christian journey.” Registration is open through June 6 at uswevents.org. |NFC
PROMOTED TO GLORY
New program teaches team building BY RAYMOND ERICKSON-KING, MAJOR
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he Seattle White Center Corps created “Biddy Basketball” as a way to attract a previously unreached population of young kids in the community. Led by Guy Williams, corps director and former NBA player, the coed program teaches basketball fundamentals, teamwork and sportsmanship to children ages 5-8 for six weeks at a cost of $30 a player. It started in November 2013 with a free, twoday Drills and Skills camp designed to gauge how many kids in the targeted age group would be interested in playing basketball. After an overwhelming response from the community, the league enrolled 60 kids and created two divisions by age. Official league play began in January with practices on Mondays and games on Wednesdays. “Being involved as a coach for Biddy Basketball with the kids at Salvation Army was especially uplifting for me,” said coach Dawn Lui. “Seeing the young smiling faces and the energy that each child exhibited during the season was a joy. I notice so much growth from each child I coached; from the beginning when we did the clinics to the last game, their confidence and understanding of the rules and overall enjoyment really showed as the season progressed.” Parents have said they are impressed with the staff and organization of the program, but more so by the positive impact on the children’s social and educational development.
Coach Guy Williams and Major Raymond Erickson-King pose with the Trailblazers. |Photo by Kevin Pontsler
BIDDY BASKETBALL
“They needed an outlet, something for them to do with other kids their age,” said Carmen McRoy, mother of participants Kyndall and Kyliah. “I have seen my children’s confidence skyrocket after being involved with Biddy Basketball at the White Center Salvation Army. The staff and coaches are great with the kids and really show a genuine concern for each child’s well-being and overall skill development.” Megan Johnson, a single mother, brings her 6-year-old son to Biddy Basketball. “I enrolled my son because I wanted him to begin an active lifestyle through sports and to develop his self-esteem, which will hopefully translate to better attention in school,” Johnson said. “I was most impressed with the organization and attention to detail by the staff and the willingness to work individually with my child.” |NFC
LT. COLONEL HERBERT J. WISEMAN was born in Duluth, Minn., Aug. 21, 1921. The family moved to Portland in 1936 where he graduated from Benson Polytechnic (High) School. Commissioned in 1942 as a Salvation Army officer, Captain Wiseman served as a corps officer in Spokane and Aberdeen, Wash., as well as on the staff of the training college where he met his future wife, Lt. Donna D. Mulch. After the pair married in 1953, the Wisemans served as corps officers in San Jose, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, California, and in Seattle, Wash. Other appointments included divisional youth secretary in the Northern California Division, city commander and corps officer in Oakland, Calif., general secretary and dean of men at the School for Officer’s Training in San Francisco, and then as the general secretary for the Southern California Division. These assignments were followed by appointments as divisional commander for the Cascade Division for five years and then two years as field secretary for personnel in the Western Territory. Subsequently, Wiseman served as the assistant chief secretary and stewardship secretary followed by an appointment as the territorial secretary for program. After retirement, the Wisemans conducted spiritual campaigns in corps and at Adult Rehabilitation Centers. In addition, they conducted seminars on prayer and stewardship and gave Bible messages at WISEMAN PAGE 23
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alvation Army representatives from International Headquarters (IHQ), Kenya, Australia, Canada, The Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States gathered Feb. 4-6 at William Booth College in London for an International Communications Summit. In his welcome remarks, Commissioner Gerrit Marseille, international secretary for program resources, told the international gathering that the event was important because of the way stories go viral, quickly spreading from country of origin around the world and also because “the General wants a more proactive approach to communications and social media.” Major John P. Murray, IHQ communications secretary and literary secretary, highlighted the global reach of communications today. “It’s essential that The Salvation Army be equipped to respond publicly to issues around the world in a consistent and timely manner,” he said. During the summit, delegates discussed best practices for brand management, web and social media, advertising, media relations and crisis management. In addition, they explored the potential for a 24-hour international communications team that would be available to respond instantly to global issues as they arose. “It was valuable to meet with communications directors from around the world,” said Jennifer Byrd, national communications director for The Salvation Army in the U.S. “We listened to each other’s best practices and learned that we share similar struggles. As a result, we have created a new network of support that will help us better communicate the good works of the Army and navigate those tricky situations.” Lt. Colonel Julius Mukonga, assistant chief secretary for
Delegates to the International Communications Summit
COMMUNICATIONS SUMMIT INSTIGATES GLOBAL NETWORK the Kenya East Territory, said, “Although we have different skills and resources around the world, the Army’s global communications program will be stronger and more diverse thanks to this experience.” At the conclusion of the summit, delegates expressed a desire to connect regularly to discuss emerging communications issues that could positively or negatively impact the ministry of The Salvation Army worldwide. As well, they outlined the value of providing training
BOOK REVIEW
OPINION
When God becomes small
The necessity and difficulty
BY KEVIN JACKSON, MAJOR Every once in a great while, a book comes along and causes me to pause and consider my life, the world, and the organization to which I belong that connects the two. Phil Needham’s When God Becomes Small (Abingdon Press, 2014) didn’t cause me to pause; rather it caused me to stop and consider the scope of our lives several times. The truth is I quit counting the incidences of application this small book illuminated about my own life. I review many books as a part of my vocation. I usually like to approach reading and reviewing books from a neutral position seeking out strengths and weaknesses of the manuscript, and then share my findings. I must confess as I finished reading Needham’s work in one sitting, I had no rubric available to measure it. A somewhat famous saying sums up part of my feelings regarding this book: “After I read a good book I have a hard time coping with reality.” I would suggest that Needham’s work does just that. It causes the reader to apply a worldview of God that many of us are simply uncomfortable with, to demonstrate a new synthesis regarding who we are and how God can become something incredibly new in our lives. Needham challenged a dominant worldview that “bigger is better” and our inclination to meld our Christian walk into this assumption as a trap for seeing upward mobility as the primary direction our life of faith. He masterfully crafts a beautiful tapestry of finding God by living in the small of life. He does something rather amazingly well in literally writing “small.” The narrative is never long and drawn out. Needham writes brief, almost sweet and touching, vignettes on which he builds his position. Don’t misinterpret that as saying he doesn’t write with substance. In fact his ability to help the reader grasp the life of faith in a complex world with simple prose is the book’s greatest strength. At turns throughout the book, Needham inserts pearls of wisdom supporting the string of illustrations on which he has built his work. The reader will find much to be challenged by at points where they might not expect. In the middle of a series of stories Needham will place a crafted conclusion that will literally make you pause. All in all, I have read no better book of late. Fred Craddock wrote a recommendation located on the inside cover of the book which well summarizes the book in that it “presents God in a way so becoming that some of us will want to start over.” Remember our list of the “50 Books Every Salvationist Should Read”? Better make When God Becomes Small number 51. |NFC
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and mentoring programs for key communications personnel across all five international zones. “Quality communication is critical at every level of our Army structure,” said Major Bruce Harmer, territorial communications and public relations secretary for the Australia Eastern Territory. “The International Communications Summit provided an important opportunity for our global messaging to be managed at a much higher standard as we move forward.”|NFC
Forgiveness BY CRAIG D. LOUNSBROUGH Forgiveness seems to be one of those things that’s a genuinely nice idea, but not really a life liberating reality. Life is full of nice ideas; those trite sayings and gentle stories and brave concepts that would make life a whole lot better if they were really real. The reality is that they don’t really seem to work in the real world. Sometimes the very things that we wish were true simply dissolve and disintegrate when the reality of life hits them. Forgiveness seems to be one of those things. Sometimes the greatest, most profound truths seem removed from the reality of the lives that we live. It’s not that they don’t fit or are idealistic or naïve or farfetched. Most often it’s simply that we don’t know how to incorporate them. Forgiveness—“to grant free pardon and to give up all claim on account of an offence or debt,” according to the Oxford English Dictionary—is defined by the American Psychological Association as “the process of concluding resentment, indignation or anger as a result of a perceived offense, difference or mistake, and/or ceasing to demand punishment or restitution.” It is about letting go in a manner so total that the offense and the restitution are released.This makes it difficult on at least three basic fronts. First, we typically demand restitution be obtained or that justice be meted out for whatever offense we have incurred. There is a deep sense of justice that demands correction of an offense through some sort of action that both compensates for whatever loss we sustained while teaching the offending party that such actions are inappropriate and intolerable. The act of forgiveness works against this feeling, making it difficult and contrary. Second, forgiveness creates a perceived sense of vulnerability. If we “grant free pardon,” do we then open ourselves up to have the same offense perpetrated upon us again? Are we giving space and opportunity for the offending party to do to us what they did before? In forgiving, have we relinquished power that we can no longer hold over the person who offended us in order to keep ourselves safe or make them pay? Third, we see forgiveness as letting someone “off the hook.” It’s a free pass, a mulligan, a turning away where we permit ignorance to erase that which should not be erased. We feel we do an injustice by not handing out
justice and instead waving off an offense in a manner that seems both irresponsible and ignorant. Forgiveness is often seen as an easy way to resolve or bypass something that should be dealt with. Forgiveness is not saying that the offense was ok or somehow less than what it really was. It’s not watering down the offense or somehow sweeping the whole thing under the carpet in some sort of passive gesture. In reality, it’s simply saying that to hold the offense against the person is simply too toxic for the one holding it. Forgiveness is not permissive or passive. The old saying is true—forgiveness is more for the one who forgives than for him who is being forgiven. Yet, the hardest person to forgive is most often ourselves. It’s as if there’s a blockage when we are the one in need of our own forgiveness. There’s something doubly binding when we are both the offending party and the one extending forgiveness all wrapped in one. It’s right here that the greatest grace (unmerited favor) needs to be extended in that we embrace both authentic remorse for offenses we’ve incurred while extending ourselves the full release of forgiveness. What are you holding onto and why are you doing it? If you look closely enough you’re likely to see that the rationale for withholding forgiveness is far outweighed by the liberating release inherent in it. |NFC
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FELLOWSHIP WITH FUTURE OFFICERS BY LISA BARNES, CAPTAIN The Western Territory’s annual Future Officers Fellowship (FOF) retreat, Feb. 7-9, brought 187 Salvationists from across the territory to the College for Officer Training (CFOT) at Crestmont in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., to explore their individual calling to Salvation Army officership. “Going into this weekend I was unsure as to why God would want to use me,” said delegate Kb Hall. “The reality is that he already is, and he inspired me to want to do more. I am extremely excited to move forward.” Major Bob and Captain Joanne Louangamath, territorial candidates’ secretaries, led the event, and Territorial Commander Commissioner James Knaggs gave the message at the opening meeting. Cadet Kelsey Pearce, Heralds of Grace Session president, shared his testimony. Territorial Personnel Secretary Lt. Colonel Doug O’Brien gave a message filled with stories and Scripture about surrender
and submission. “I would like to encourage those who are stepping out in boldness and faith as they answer God’s call in their lives,” said Captain Anthony Barnes, Southwest divisional youth and candidates’ secretary. “Surrender is not easy, but few things are as fulfilling and rewarding as being in the center of God’s will.” Workshops included The Salvation Army Worldwide, How to Study the Bible, The Cadet/ Officer Life Experience panel, Using Available Resources, and Foundations of Faith. “Surrendering to his will in my life…that’s giving it up to him every second of the day,” said delegate Saul Smoak. “I was nervous, but God said, ‘I got you!’…God’s got this!” Other festivities featured a sports tailgate dinner and show, with entertainment by Comedy Sportz LA.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Gabriel Chapa, Oxnard Corps; Delegates; Faith Albright, Phoenix Citadel; Mony So, Oakland Garden St. Corps; Cadet David Cain and Patrick Howard, El Cajon Corps. |Photos by Shane Halverson, Bob Louangamath and Dave Shull
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chery badge requirements and practiced the new skill at The Salvation Army Camp Del Oro. GOLDEN STATE
Frito Lay provides blankets for homeless
Juneau prayer room
The Salvation Army in Juneau, Alaska, now has a corps intercessory prayer room, giving a former storage space new purpose. When Lts. Lance and Dana Walters arrived in Juneau, they found a storage room beside the sanctuary. Over time they cleared and repainted it. Now each Wednesday morning before Home League, five people join Lance Walters in an hour of prayer for the Juneau community and the corps. “We all want to see God do what God does best—change people’s lives for his glory,” Walters said. One woman suggested keeping a prayer request journal where answered prayers could be recorded. CASCADE
PlayWrite partners with White Shield Center
Several girls at the Portland White Shield Center showcased the process of learning how to love themselves Feb. 14. During preceding weeks, they worked with PlayWrite, a group that “works with youth ‘at the edge’ to create original plays, powerful vehicles through which their voices are heard.” The girls worked with the actors, developing short plays that told their stories, and the actors then brought their scripts to life. “[PlayWrite] was fun because the coaches made it entertaining,” one of the girls, age 17, said. “They taught us to be flexible and have an open mind with our writing. Kelly Johnson, youth development coordinator at the center, said, “It was a great way for our White Shield community, social service staff and the Portland Public School District to come together and support our clients.” The White Shield Center serves the needs of pregnant and parenting clients ages 12-18, and provides a safe, secure environment for at-risk adolescent girls. DEL ORO
Adventure Corps initiative on target
The Salvation Army Yuba Sutter Corps taught archery to 12 elementary and middle schoolers as part of its Adventure Corps program. Rodney Jorgenson, who has used a bow since he was a young boy, coached the troops on proper handling and discharge of arrows. The young men fulfilled their ar-
Local Frito Lay employees conducted a blanket drive for the homeless community of Modesto, Calif., presenting 21 blankets to the Modesto Citadel Corps for its homeless outreach. Frito Lay is a regular donor to The Salvation Army food bank and a sponsor of the Kettle Kick-off fundraiser. Majors Kyle and Martha Trimmer are the corps officers. HAWAIIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDS
Revolution Hawaii debuts short program
Revolution Hawaii, The Salvation Army Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division’s missional outreach to young adults, began its inaugural three-monthlong “Essentials” program with five members. “Essentials,” which is based at The Salvation Army’s Camp Homelani along the North Shore of Oahu, is a trial of the program’s yearlong “365” track. Geared toward Salvation Army youth ages 18-29, “Essentials” offers daily group Bible study and prayer, weekly classroom teaching, testing and guest speakers, water sports, hiking, evangelism training, and opportunities to serve Hawaii’s homeless and at-risk-youth. The twice per year program comes with a $2,000 fee for food, housing, books and team activity. This session runs until to May 11, and the next session will kick off in September. INTERMOUNTAIN
during a disaster training that focused on search and rescue and aerial photography missions. Last year, The Salvation Army responded to more than 40 disasters in Colorado, providing support to thousands of first responders and survivors.
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Marathon funding
Westwood Transitional Village Director Diane Good ran the L.A. Marathon March 9 to raise money for the housing center. With 40 apartments, half of which are designated for veteran families, the Westwood Transitional Village houses over 130 homeless people, including 75 children.
Sally House receives national award
The Salvation Army Sally House in Spokane, Wash., received the 2014 National Social Services Award for Program Excellence and Achievement. National Social Services Secretary Major Darryl Leedom presented a certificate Feb. 27 to staff and leaders in Spokane. Sally’s House staff will receive the physical award at the National Social Services and Disaster Management Conference in late March. Sally’s House is an emergency receiving facility for children removed from their homes due to severe abuse, neglect, and abandonment or criminal activity. More than 2,700 children have been placed at Sally’s House since opening in 2002. SIERRA DEL MAR
Feasibility study
The Salvation Army’s Sierra del Mar Division is currently in a three month feasibility study for a division-wide capital campaign, which began in January. The study is being conducted to determine if it should organize a $40 million capital campaign to address ongoing needs, including increased demand for services, programs at maximum capacity, and corps and other Army sites with deferred maintenance issues. The final report is due in mid April.
Aramark to provide service in Van Nuys
Food-service provider Aramark selected the Van Nuys Corps as one of its Day of Global Community Service locations. Roughly 150 volunteers will visit the corps March 19 to paint murals and refurbish the multipurpose room, music rooms and outdoor community spaces through a partnership with City Year. SOUTHWEST
Las Vegas Corps creates music program for youth
The Las Vegas Citadel Corps worship team created a new youth music ministry, providing guitar classes for youth in the community. One of the guitar instructors donated two of his guitars to the program. Nine students attended the first guitar class. “We praise God for worship team members who do more than just lead worship on Sundays,” said Lt. Joy Groenleer, corps officer. “They also inspire young people to learn a skill and use their talents to honor the Lord.”
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Denver ARC partners with VFW
The Salvation Army Denver Adult Rehabilitation Center reached an agreement with several Metro Denver Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) Posts to partner in obtaining donated clothing, shoes and household items by placing donation boxes on VFW Post properties. The VFW also invited Captain Ron McKinney to tell The Salvation Army’s story at 21 VFW Posts throughout the Metro Denver area. The first donation box is located at 2680 West Hampton Ave, Sheridan, Colo. (L-r) Captain Ron McKinney with Post Commander Lou Ruggeri
Meals for first responders
The Fort Collins Emergency Disaster Services team traveled to the Loveland Airfield March 1 to serve first responders participating in a mass casualty drill. The team provided meals for more than 40 members of the Colorado Civil Air Patrol
A professional (exempt) position. Seeking a Master’s level Counselor with state (RADACT) certification and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the field of drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Must also have 5 years of supervisory experience in a related field. Must demonstrate the ability to support and apply the philosophy and religious goals of The Salvation Army Adult Rehab Center. Essential duties include oversight of personnel and staffing, oversight of intake and residential operations, evaluation and implementation of curriculum, and cooperate with the ARC Administrator to develop the most successful program. Must have the ability to work with others with demonstrated leadership skills. Excellent benefits package including health, vision and dental, paid vacation and holidays, and pension plan. If interested, inquire at 907-562-5408, fax resume to Major Paul Chouinard at 907-561-5049, or email to paul.chouinard@usw.salvationarmy.org.
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officers’ councils, camp meetings, and senior camps. On behalf of the divisional commanders, Wiseman regularly visited each of the retired officers in the Southern California and Sierra Del Mar Divisions for 14 years. They were interim corps officers in Riverside, Calif., and assistants at the Santa Ana Corps. Wiseman attended the Brengle Memorial Institute in Chicago in 1957 and the International College for Officers in London in 1964. In 1966, when the Commissioner’s Conference created the National Evangelism Commission, Wiseman was appointed to it. When that commission formed
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the Soldier’s Seminar on Evangelism in Glen Eyre, Colo., he served on its staff for the first few years. He is survived by his wife and daughter, Janet Fugate; grandchildren, Jon-Paul Wiseman (Rina), Piilani (Steven) Hall, Anisa Wiseman, Keale Wiseman, and Amelia Fugate; and great-grandchildren Rorie, Daeson, and Khalil Hall, Len and Miko Wiseman. He was preceded in death in 2011 by his son, Paul Wiseman. The Hemet Corps hosted a celebration of life service Feb. 22 led by Corps Officers Lts. Anthony and Tammy Poe.|NFC
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