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Salvation Army Teen vs. Wild camp embraces Alaska's natural beauty for adventure

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August 7, 2025

Salvation Army Teen vs. Wild camp embraces Alaska’s natural beauty for adventure

If you drive through certain stretches of Alaska during the summer, you might

byHillary Jackson

Day care center lifts burden from working parents in Los Angeles

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August 5, 2025

Day care center lifts burden from working parents in Los Angeles

The Salvation Army’s Los Angeles facility provides crucial support for

byHillary Jackson

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August 1, 2025

AT&T laptop giveaway boosts learning and connection for Long Beach students

Excitement buzzed through The Salvation Army Long Beach (California) Red Shield

byHaley Osness

Blue Shield volunteers step up with The Salvation Army to serve those in need

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August 1, 2025

Blue Shield volunteers step up with The Salvation Army to serve those in need

Employees contribute over 300 volunteer hours during a three-day event dedicated

byKaren Gleason

Alumnus honored for growing Long Beach ARC alumni community

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August 1, 2025

Alumnus honored for growing Long Beach ARC alumni community

Dennis Kopczak attended The Salvation Army’s Night of Hope fundraising event in

byHaley Osness

9 ways The Salvation Army responds to homelessness in the Western US

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July 29, 2025

9 ways The Salvation Army responds to homelessness in the Western US

How 14,803 Salvation Army beds each night translates to real human impact from

5 ways camp helps kids grow and offers parents peace of mind

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July 24, 2025

5 ways camp helps kids grow and offers parents peace of mind

Across The Salvation Army Western Territory, summer camp transforms thousands of

byKaren Gleason

CARI collaborates with HUD to improve websites, help millions facing housing insecurity

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July 23, 2025

CARI collaborates with HUD to improve websites, help millions facing housing insecurity

What good is information if it’s not easily accessible to those who need it

byHillary Jackson

In addressing housing crisis, The Salvation Army is committed to excellence

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July 22, 2025

In addressing housing crisis, The Salvation Army is committed to excellence

Nine critical elements create transformational environments for those

byChristopher Hogan

New Salvation Army building in Tempe aims to inspire lasting hope

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July 17, 2025

New Salvation Army building in Tempe aims to inspire lasting hope

From dream to reality—a newly renovated community space opens to serve and

byLou Buhl

Tucson Hospitality House celebrates 10 years of supporting Pima County's unhoused

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July 16, 2025

Tucson Hospitality House celebrates 10 years of supporting Pima County’s unhoused

Before the Tucson Hospitality House opened its expanded location 10 years ago,

byHillary Jackson

How faith guides a St. George volunteer’s service and purpose

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July 10, 2025

How faith guides a St. George volunteer’s service and purpose

Despite health challenges, a volunteer brings hope and connection to others

byHaley Osness

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Salvation Army Teen vs. Wild camp embraces Alaska’s natural beauty for adventure

Day care center lifts burden from working parents in Los Angeles

AT&T laptop giveaway boosts learning and connection for Long Beach students

Blue Shield volunteers step up with The Salvation Army to serve those in need

Alumnus honored for growing Long Beach ARC alumni community

9 ways The Salvation Army responds to homelessness in the Western US

5 ways camp helps kids grow and offers parents peace of mind

CARI collaborates with HUD to improve websites, help millions facing housing insecurity

In addressing housing crisis, The Salvation Army is committed to excellence

New Salvation Army building in Tempe aims to inspire lasting hope

Tucson Hospitality House celebrates 10 years of supporting Pima County’s unhoused

How faith guides a St. George volunteer’s service and purpose

From Guatemala to Los Angeles: How a pastor discovered his faith

Salvation Army livestream auctions connect shoppers with secondhand finds

How one mother’s search for help led to inspiring hope for others

Club 60 nourishes the body and spirit in community