“We had our 14th annual Chili Cook off and Superbowl party. There were 17 people who entered their chili. We had 90 in attendance. Some of the Corps members invited friends that don't regularly attend. Our Superbowl party had 30 in attendance. ”

Mesa Citadel, AZ

“Sunday attendance was down this week due to family emergencies and illness; but Sunday evening, we were able to get a man sent to the Albuquerque ARP. Several Corps people came with me to take him to the Greyhound station and we prayed for him before his bus left. Please pray for this gentleman, that he would succeed in the program and come back a better man!”

Hobbs, NM

“Project Hope met Z.M. and her daughter in the parking lot of an apartment complex where she had been staying with her significant other. He was repeatedly verbally and emotionally abusive and had kicked her out before, each time changing the locks. Previously, she would go and stay with her mother but that was no longer an option. She was with her child and all of her belongings and on hold with a domestic violence hotline. After placing several calls to Salvation Army Family shelter staff, they agreed bring the family in to the shelter immediately where she can safely start to work towards self-sufficiency. ”

Project Hope, AZ

“A soldier shared that last Sunday her son called and wanted to come over to do a Bible study with her. So she went over the sermon that I preached that morning. This week he made sure he was able to be at church as he is seeking God for himself, and not based on what his parents believe. Praise God for moving in his life and his willingness to respond. ”

Estrella Mountain, AZ

“During our community dinner, we got together and celebrated the birthdays of our friends (homeless individuals) that visit us every week. The smile on the face and the joy to know that they are loved, and hear all the group coming together to sing happy birthday was great. This is something new in the program and we are definitely going to continue to do for months to come. To God be the Glory!”

Ontario, CA

“During the month of January we assisted 52 families in paying their utility bills. Three of these families included a Federal Employee, who was not receiving pay during the partial government shutdown. ”

Family Services-Phoenix, AZ

“Saturday was the first weekend with Major Terrie at the helm of the Ogden Family Store. It was also the first Saturday that the store had been above $2500 in many months. We never despise small beginnings because when one is faithful in small things wonderful results happen because God is faithful to His word.”

Ogden, UT

“We have opened our Veterans Program in the shelter for a limited amount of men until the shelter has been completely remodeled. Captain Robbin Swales has dedicated 10 beds to Veterans Program with full time case management as part of the program. God has been good to the Olympia Corps with the funding of all the shelter programs. Sunday was a great day even with the snow sending some of the congregation home early. God Is Good.”

Olympia, WA

“Theodore V. has recently graduated our program and has entered into Phase II. Theo has been such an asset to our program with his wonderful personality, helping and giving spirit to the newcomers, and his strong faith in God. Theo has been blessed with an amazing voice and lends his talents to the Glendale Corp., but his amazing gift of helping others and cheerful spirit are the amazing blessing he gives to our program.”

Pasadena ARC, CA

“Thank you for celebrating with us as we share the success of David E. While he was incarcerated David was in fire camp helping California with several wild fires. It was then that he knew God had a bigger plan for him. He was referred to the Salvation Army ARC by the Sheriff's Transitional Assistance Re-entry Team (S.T.A.R.T.) after they noticed that he had a strong desire to change his life. David arrived at the ARC very grateful and humble and his attitude remained this way. He excelled in all areas of the program and after his graduation he applied and was accepted into the Lodi Culinary Arts Program. PRAISE GOD!”

San Bernardino ARC, CA