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Mental Health Awareness Club meets growing need among youth

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August 20, 2024

Mental Health Awareness Club meets growing need among youth

The Salvation Army’s efforts and reach position it as a source of care,

byHaley Osness

How the Anacortes Corps fosters an inclusive community for all abilities

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August 15, 2024

How the Anacortes Corps fosters an inclusive community for all abilities

After witnessing young adults with disabilities come together for the second

byHaley Osness

The Salvation Army partners with schools to fight food insecurity

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August 13, 2024

The Salvation Army partners with schools to fight food insecurity

As prices rise, The Salvation Army is partnering with schools to fight food

byChristin Thieme

How The Salvation Army Passage program develops Spirit-led camp leaders

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August 8, 2024

How The Salvation Army Passage program develops Spirit-led camp leaders

Heading into its second season, Passage aims to inspire emerging and mid-career

byKaren Gleason

How The Salvation Army reaches survivors of human trafficking in Las Vegas

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August 6, 2024

Q+A: How The Salvation Army reaches survivors of human trafficking in Las Vegas

The Salvation Army SEEDS of Hope program reaches survivors of human trafficking

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August 1, 2024

Partnership delivers pillows for better sleep for Denver shelter guests

The Salvation Army in Denver partners with startup Parallel Sleep to provide

byHaley Osness

Salvation Army shares the power of prayer at San Francisco Pride

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July 31, 2024

Salvation Army shares the power of prayer at San Francisco Pride

Captain Erin Wikle gives her first-person account of The Salvation Army’s

byErin L. Wikle, Captain

How The Salvation Army is helping unhoused older adults

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July 30, 2024

Shelter for seniors: How The Salvation Army is helping unhoused older adults

Desiree Carvalho never saw it coming

byKaren Gleason

AT&T grant aims to bridge digital divide for youth in San Gabriel

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July 29, 2024

AT&T grant aims to bridge digital divide for youth in San Gabriel

Imagine living your day-to-day life without internet access

byHillary Jackson

Salvation Army volunteer a 'survivor and first responder' in New Mexico wildfires

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July 25, 2024

Salvation Army volunteer a ‘survivor and first responder’ in New Mexico wildfires

The Southfork and Salt fires converged June 17 on the small mountain resort town

In a disaster-prone era, Salvation Army responders say preparation is key

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July 23, 2024

In a disaster-prone era, Salvation Army responders say preparation is key

If there were a single adjective to describe disasters of recent memory, it

byKelly Dawson

Albuquerque senior serves local Salvation Army

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July 18, 2024

Albuquerque senior serves local Salvation Army

In Albuquerque, New Mexico, The Salvation Army’s affordable apartment community

byHannah Larson

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