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

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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

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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

byHaley Osness

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

Echelon Hawaii's Red Pencil Project supports third graders in Oahu

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August 28, 2025

Echelon Hawaii’s Red Pencil Project supports third graders

The year-long lesson on community teaches third graders skills they can practice

byKelly Dawson

How The Salvation Army's shielding seniors from scam surge amid rise in AI

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August 26, 2025

How The Salvation Army’s shielding seniors from scam surge amid rise in AI

In the age of AI, The Salvation Army partners with experts to help seniors avoid

byEmily Truax

5 ways The Salvation Army supports kids after school

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August 22, 2025

5 ways The Salvation Army supports kids after school

Growing up has never been easy, but today’s young people face unique challenges

byEmily Truax

Teen brothers donate $800 to feed the unsheltered in Tucson

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August 20, 2025

Teen brothers donate $800 to feed the unsheltered in Tucson

Kindness can be contagious

byCaramie Petrowsky

Decline in overdose deaths points to hopeful trend in fentanyl crisis

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August 19, 2025

Decline in overdose deaths points to hopeful trend in fentanyl crisis

The Salvation Army’s three-pronged approach aligns with factors driving

byHaley Osness

First 'Brave' camp aims to empower young women in Alaska

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August 14, 2025

First ‘Brave’ camp aims to empower young women in Alaska

This summer, 18 young women came to The Salvation Army Alaska Division’s King’s

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Salvation Army Bible correspondence course helps grow faith behind bars

Program assigns volunteer graders to review lessons and return feedback by mail

September 8, 2026
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Service Extension Unit volunteers extend The Salvation Army’s reach

Across rural and underserved regions, service units provide vital care

September 1, 2026
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Foster Grandparents make a difference at Salvation Army programs

A volunteer partnership through Pepperdine University pairs older adults with

August 25, 2026
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The Salvation Army helps SoCal veterans find their footing after military service

Veteran Community Integration Services program provides housing and employment

August 18, 2026
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Salvation Army Bible correspondence course helps grow faith behind bars

Service Extension Unit volunteers extend The Salvation Army’s reach

Foster Grandparents make a difference at Salvation Army programs

The Salvation Army helps SoCal veterans find their footing after military service

Impact Stories

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

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

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

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

Retreats lead recovery program participants through 12 Steps in 3 days

How VOAD streamlines disaster response with coordinated efforts

Echelon Hawaii’s Red Pencil Project supports third graders

How The Salvation Army’s shielding seniors from scam surge amid rise in AI

5 ways The Salvation Army supports kids after school

Teen brothers donate $800 to feed the unsheltered in Tucson

Decline in overdose deaths points to hopeful trend in fentanyl crisis

First ‘Brave’ camp aims to empower young women in Alaska

Salvation Army Bible correspondence course helps grow faith behind bars

Service Extension Unit volunteers extend The Salvation Army’s reach

Foster Grandparents make a difference at Salvation Army programs

The Salvation Army helps SoCal veterans find their footing after military service