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'Thanksgiving Blessing' food boxes help those in Alaska's remote stretches

Impact Stories

November 27, 2024

‘Thanksgiving Blessing’ food boxes help those in Alaska’s remote stretches

In the parking lot of the Little Chapel in Cordova, Alaska, Alaska Divisional

byHillary Jackson

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November 26, 2024

In South LA, a Salvation Army turkey giveaway creates ‘a sense of unity’

Volunteers join in to distribute 1,500 Thanksgiving meals

byHaley Osness

Donor uses closeout sales to help children in need 'feel important'

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November 22, 2024

Donor uses closeout sales to help children in need ‘feel important’

Cindy Goritz provided 500 items of new clothing and shoes she purchased

byLori Arnold

How the Suisun City Kroc Center earned the Best Christian Workplace distinction

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November 21, 2024

How the Suisun City Kroc Center earned the Best Christian Workplace distinction

Employee feedback reflects a workplace culture where staff feel safe, supported

byKaren Gleason

‘Hope is like a hug to the heart': 93-year-old kettle ambassador still going strong

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November 19, 2024

‘Hope is like a hug to the heart’: 93-year-old kettle ambassador still going strong

Coos Bay Salvation Army honors volunteer Verena Matthews with its Lifetime

byKaren Gleason

I-Build construction program empowers youth and helps the unhoused

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November 14, 2024

I-Build construction program empowers youth and helps the unhoused

Salem Kroc Center launches new workforce development program for youth

byKaren Gleason

The Salvation Army partners with ReSupply for thrift store donation pick-ups

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November 11, 2024

The Salvation Army partners with ReSupply for thrift store donation pick-ups

Veteran-run ReSupply helps The Salvation Army keep its thrift stores stocked

byHaley Osness

Strive program and The Salvation Army guide students toward independence

Impact Stories

November 7, 2024

Strive program and The Salvation Army guide students toward independence

Young adults with disabilities gain skills and boost confidence through

byHaley Osness

West adopts Register to Ring to boost impact of 2024 kettle season

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November 5, 2024

West adopts Register to Ring to boost impact of 2024 kettle season

In 2023, The Salvation Army’s red kettles raised more than $104 million in the

byHillary Jackson

Key support helps the Pendleton Salvation Army feed 150 people a day

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November 1, 2024

Key support helps the Pendleton Salvation Army feed 150 people a day

The Wildhorse Foundation awards the Pendleton Corps a $20,000 grant for its

byKaren Gleason

Pathway of Hope helps one family 'turn the page' to a new path

Impact Stories

October 31, 2024

Pathway of Hope helps one family ‘turn the page’ to a new path

When Christopher Hernandez’s car stereo shop experienced a slowdown, he

byHaley Osness

Caring for chickens brings sense of responsibility for women in recovery

Impact Stories

October 29, 2024

Caring for chickens brings sense of responsibility for women in recovery

Nestled on eight acres of property surrounding the Cottonwood Women’s Residence

byHaley Osness

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‘Thanksgiving Blessing’ food boxes help those in Alaska’s remote stretches

In South LA, a Salvation Army turkey giveaway creates ‘a sense of unity’

Donor uses closeout sales to help children in need ‘feel important’

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