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December 30, 2025

10 stories of joyful giving from 2025

The Salvation Army exists to meet need without discrimination, and this year was

A Christmas Carol’ and the joyful business of mankind

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December 23, 2025

‘A Christmas Carol’ and the joyful business of mankind

Scrolling online, I encounter an endless stream of videos trying to teach me to

byEmily Truax

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December 12, 2025

William Booth’s 12 Days of Christmas

A Christmas giving challenge of compassion inspired by Salvation Army Founder

byKaren Gleason

5 things about The Salvation Army's Angel Tree you might not know

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December 11, 2025

5 things about The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree you might not know

A journey back in time to the first Angel Tree Have you ever chosen a paper

byKaren Gleason

Meet The Hopefuls: 7 people whose small steps are making a big difference

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August 12, 2025

Meet The Hopefuls: 7 people whose small steps are making a big difference

A lot of people with hope for a better world let it end there

10 items to include in a blessing bag for your neighbors in need

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July 29, 2025

10 items to include in a blessing bag for your neighbors in need

Do you ever pause to notice your neighbors on your morning commute?

byEmily Truax

8 Ways to Do Good While Traveling this Summer

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June 13, 2025

8 ways to do good while traveling this summer

Have any travel plans this summer?

byEmily Truax

5 ways William Booth’s dream lives on in the West today

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May 13, 2025

5 ways William Booth’s dream lives on in the West today

“Darling, I’ve found my destiny!

byKaren Gleason

How Salvation Army Thrift Store donations create a brighter future for our planet

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April 22, 2025

How Salvation Army Thrift Store donations create a brighter future for our planet

For sold and unsold items, the store is not the end of the line

byEmily Truax

10 Ways to love your neighbor this Valentine’s Day

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February 3, 2025

10 ways to love your neighbor this Valentine’s Day

It’s impossible not to notice the sea of pink and red flooding our stores

byEmily Truax

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December 31, 2024

24 good things that happened in 2024

Welcome to Caring’s roundup of our favorite good things that happened this year

byCory Gaudaur

Do good while holiday shopping with Caring’s 2023 Gift Guide

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December 1, 2023

Do good while holiday shopping with Caring’s 2023 Gift Guide

Want to give back to your community this holiday season, but feeling pressed for

byEmily Truax

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