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October 11, 2010

Shelter from the storm

Transitional housing is a start toward wholeness

October 11, 2010

Chilean fishermen receive “Salvation Army” boats

Salvation Army helps victims of earthquake and tidal wave

October 11, 2010

Uganda landslide–six months later

Salvation Army in Uganda continues to help villagers affected by landslides

October 11, 2010

Continued commitment to Haiti

The Salvation Army transitions to long-range recovery phase of disaster relief

October 11, 2010

Thunderstorm wreaks havoc in Haiti

Salvation Army reacts after damaging storm

September 21, 2010

Army in action after New Zealand quake

The Salvation Army continues to meet the needs of earthquake victims

September 21, 2010

Volcano erupts in Sumatra after 400 years of silence

The Salvation Army assists thousands of people made homeless by the eruption of

September 21, 2010

Salvation Army volunteer recounts 9/11 experience

National Day of Service observed Jim Daly will never forget his Salvation Army

September 21, 2010

Katrina: 5 years later

The Salvation Army’s response to the hurricane continues

September 21, 2010

Support for San Bruno fire survivors

Salvation Army joins recovery effort after gas line explosion

July 19, 2010

Shelters raised in Haiti

The Army’s work relief continues

July 19, 2010

Mental health issues spill into Gulf Coast recovery

Community organizers and nonprofit workers fear the mental health impacts of the

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Impact Stories

Shelter from the storm

Chilean fishermen receive “Salvation Army” boats

Uganda landslide–six months later

Continued commitment to Haiti

Thunderstorm wreaks havoc in Haiti

Army in action after New Zealand quake

Volcano erupts in Sumatra after 400 years of silence

Salvation Army volunteer recounts 9/11 experience

Katrina: 5 years later

Support for San Bruno fire survivors

Shelters raised in Haiti

Mental health issues spill into Gulf Coast recovery

Tehachapi food pantry expands access and choice, earns Gold Certification

Ministry at the edge of the world: Living and serving on the island of Saipan

Behind the scenes: How Salvation Army staff identify valuable donations to support rehabilitation

Pathway of Hope helps Afghan family build a new life in America