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Mattel celebrates 80th birthday with Salvation Army galas for kids and seniors

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September 19, 2025

Mattel celebrates 80th birthday with Salvation Army galas for kids and seniors

The iconic toy company and The Salvation Army celebrate their ongoing

byKaren Gleason

Salvation Army EDS volunteers in action: What it takes and how to help

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September 19, 2025

Salvation Army EDS volunteers in action: What it takes and how to help

When a disaster strikes, The Salvation Army Emergency/Disaster Services (EDS)

byVivian Gatica Lopez

How Salvation Army livestream auctions connect shoppers with secondhand finds

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September 18, 2025

How Salvation Army livestream auctions connect shoppers with secondhand finds

In the back corners of The Salvation Army’s Long Beach and Anaheim, California,

byHaley Osness

Hands-on program teaches youth how to build, ride bikes in West Phoenix

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September 16, 2025

Hands-on program teaches youth how to build, ride bikes in West Phoenix

At The Salvation Army Phoenix Maryvale Corps, the anticipation that builds

byHillary Jackson

Salvation Army hosts 2025 Homelessness Symposium in Los Angeles

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September 15, 2025

Salvation Army hosts 2025 Homelessness Symposium in Los Angeles

Community leaders gathered to discuss homelessness in Los Angeles

byHaley Osness

From grief to giving, one man finds purpose by doing 'one more thing'

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September 12, 2025

From grief to giving, one man finds purpose by doing ‘one more thing’

Advisory board member finds a new avenue of service

byKaren Gleason

Meet The Salvation Army's Director of Volunteer Engagement in the West

Impact Stories

September 11, 2025

Q&A: Meet The Salvation Army’s Director of Volunteer Engagement in the West

Tiffany Wortley aims to intentionally leverage individuality among volunteers

At Bridgeway of Hope, one man’s recovery becomes a calling

Impact Stories

September 9, 2025

At Bridgeway of Hope, one man’s recovery becomes a calling

Bridgeway of Hope combines independence with accountability for men rebuilding

byKaren Gleason

Safe housing helps one mom find stability and guide others toward it

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September 8, 2025

Safe housing helps one mom find stability and guide others toward it

After losing her home following illness, Vernice Shaw found support through The

Committed Santa Rosa advisory board member helps raise over $1.5m

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September 5, 2025

Committed Santa Rosa advisory board member helps raise over $1.5m

Wendell Nordby is honored with The Salvation Army’s William Booth Award at the

Retreats lead recovery program participants through 12 Steps in 3 days

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September 4, 2025

Retreats lead recovery program participants through 12 Steps in 3 days

Across the West, The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers (ARCs) are

byHaley Osness

How VOAD streamlines disaster response with coordinated efforts

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September 2, 2025

How VOAD streamlines disaster response with coordinated efforts

Behind the scenes of the Eaton Fire, The Salvation Army and partner

byJared McKiernan

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Mattel celebrates 80th birthday with Salvation Army galas for kids and seniors

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How Salvation Army livestream auctions connect shoppers with secondhand finds

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Mattel celebrates 80th birthday with Salvation Army galas for kids and seniors

Salvation Army EDS volunteers in action: What it takes and how to help

How Salvation Army livestream auctions connect shoppers with secondhand finds

Hands-on program teaches youth how to build, ride bikes in West Phoenix

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Mattel celebrates 80th birthday with Salvation Army galas for kids and seniors

Salvation Army EDS volunteers in action: What it takes and how to help

How Salvation Army livestream auctions connect shoppers with secondhand finds