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October 23, 2009

Relief teams work overtime

Salvation Army provides aid in the Philippines, Indonesia and Samoa

October 9, 2009

South Pacific islands struck by tsunami

Salvation Army responds to disaster in Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga

October 9, 2009

After the storm

The Salvation Army in the Philippines responds to tropical storm Ketsana

September 21, 2009

Salvation Army takes post during Station Fire

Volunteers man canteens at fire training facility and emergency shelters

June 26, 2009

Auburn canteen to the rescue

Volunteers serve first responders during hostage standoff

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June 10, 2009

A savings lodge

Displaced families budget, save and find housing while living at Chicago’s

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May 27, 2009

Denver EDS team keeps busy

Team participates in flood exercise and troop deployment

May 8, 2009

Monica Severson: ready for the unexpected

Western Territory’s EDS coordinator recognized for excellence

April 24, 2009

As the earth moved under their feet…

Italian Salvation Army among first responders

April 14, 2009

Human disaster spurs Army to action

Salvation Army serves during crisis in Mexico

March 31, 2009

The return of SATERN

A brief look at a Salvation Army program you may not know about

February 28, 2009

Australia bushfires update

Publilc shows faith in Salvation Army as appeal raises millions of dollars

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Relief teams work overtime

South Pacific islands struck by tsunami

After the storm

Salvation Army takes post during Station Fire

Auburn canteen to the rescue

A savings lodge

Denver EDS team keeps busy

Monica Severson: ready for the unexpected

As the earth moved under their feet…

Human disaster spurs Army to action

The return of SATERN

Australia bushfires update

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