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Oregon HOPE Center food pantry ramps up efforts to help families

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September 26, 2024

Oregon HOPE Center food pantry ramps up efforts to help families

In Washington County, 10 percent of families experienced hunger or food

byLori Arnold

Heat relief center provides starting ground for second chance

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September 24, 2024

Heat relief center provides starting ground for second chance

In Chandler, Arizona, one man credits The Salvation Army for helping to restart

byKelly Dawson

The Salvation Army says farewell to ‘Kroc Steve’ after 22 years

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September 19, 2024

The Salvation Army says farewell to ‘Kroc Steve’ after 22 years

Steve Bireley has guided the Kroc Centers’ development since their start in San

byKaren Gleason

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September 19, 2024

New CRD leader aims to invest in people

A Q&A with Territorial Executive Director of Development Maria Todaro

byHillary Jackson

In Anaheim, pet owners find a haven of support at emergency shelter

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September 17, 2024

In Anaheim, pet owners find a haven of support at emergency shelter

At The Salvation Army Anaheim Emergency Shelter, pets are not just

byHaley Osness

New Territorial Social Services Director eager to roll up sleeves and serve

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September 12, 2024

New Territorial Social Services Director eager to roll up sleeves and serve

Christopher Hogan returns to the Western Territory after 16 years

byKaren Gleason

Recovery and faith redefine one man’s idea of success

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September 10, 2024

Recovery and faith redefine one man’s idea of success

After a series of family challenges, Atticus Firey ended up on Skid Row in Los

byHaley Osness

In Oregon’s Klamath Falls, one woman is the force behind The Salvation Army's social services

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September 5, 2024

In Oregon’s Klamath Falls, one woman is the force behind The Salvation Army’s social services

How God placed Debi Leighton right where she was meant to be “People are hungry

byKaren Gleason

Partnership brings fun of summer camp to kids of incarcerated parents

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September 3, 2024

Partnership brings fun of summer camp to kids of incarcerated parents

The Salvation Army and Prison Fellowship team up for summer fun

byHillary Jackson

Grace in action: My journey of healing and transformation with The Salvation Army

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September 3, 2024

Grace in action: My journey of healing and transformation with The Salvation Army

Growing up in a household marred by addiction and abuse, I often felt like I was

byBillie Lawson

Asbury University's FORGED program refreshes one long-time Salvation Army youth worker

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August 29, 2024

Asbury University’s FORGED program refreshes one long-time Salvation Army youth worker

Sarah Stillson participates in the first-ever cohort of a two-year program for

byKaren Gleason

Inside CARI: The Salvation Army's Think Tank for Addressing Homelessness

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August 27, 2024

Inside CARI: The Salvation Army’s think tank for addressing homelessness

New Center for Applied Research and Innovation (CARI) will ideate high-impact

byHillary Jackson

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