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February 20, 2009

Bush fires devastate Australia

Salvation Army teams provide vital help during disaster

December 12, 2008

Pakistan earthquake relief continues

Salvation Army provides tents and cookers for earthquake victims

November 21, 2008

California burns: Army responds

The Salvation Army provided assistance at multiple emergency staging areas

November 10, 2008

Army units see increased need

Long Beach Citadel responds to growing emergencies by Christopher Golden –

October 24, 2008

Relief—out of headlines, but not out of sight

The Army’s Hurricane Ike assistance effort still needs donations

September 25, 2008

Canteens and spiritual care

Salvation Army serves at memorial for fallen police officer

September 25, 2008

Army helps pick up pieces from Hurricane Ike

Recovery from Gustav continues On Saturday September 13, as Hurricane Ike was

July 25, 2008

The Salvation Army on duty at Memorial Day observance

Advisory board disaster services committee serves at Portland ceremony

June 2, 2008

Army partners with Habitat for Humanity

Together they work to provide affordable housing across the Gulf Coast

June 2, 2008

Disasters challenge Asia

More than 11,000 people already helped by The Salvation Army in Myanmar

April 4, 2008

Salvation Army in Uganda aids Kenyan refugees

Emergency Services project makes a difference for families enduring loss

February 26, 2008

Salvation Army comforts following shooting at Northern Illinois University.

The Salvation Army immediately responded on February 14 after a gunman entered a

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Bush fires devastate Australia

Pakistan earthquake relief continues

California burns: Army responds

Army units see increased need

Relief—out of headlines, but not out of sight

Canteens and spiritual care

Army helps pick up pieces from Hurricane Ike

The Salvation Army on duty at Memorial Day observance

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The Salvation Army and retail partners team up to make fashion more sustainable

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