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Tehachapi after-school program offers safe haven for youth

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June 6, 2024

Tehachapi after-school program offers safe haven for youth

After long school days filled with tests, new assignments and peer drama, high

byHaley Osness

Growth at camp leads one couple to full-time ministry

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June 4, 2024

Growth at camp leads one couple to full-time ministry

What does the idea of summer camp remind you of?

Redding women’s Home League rescues used craft supplies for good

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May 30, 2024

Redding women’s Home League rescues used craft supplies for good

A partnership between the Redding (California) Home League and the local thrift

byKaren Gleason

Research leads to better serving Orange County's unhoused Native Americans

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May 28, 2024

Research leads to better serving Orange County’s unhoused Native Americans

Researchers from The Salvation Army’s Center for Applied Research and Innovation

byHillary Jackson

This foster teen’s summer camp journey led to meaningful mentorship

Impact Stories

May 24, 2024

This foster teen’s summer camp journey led to meaningful mentorship

Ridgecrest (California) Corps Officer Lt

byKaren Gleason

Ponderosa Ranch Director wants camp to feel like 'mountain home'

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May 22, 2024

Ponderosa Ranch Director wants camp to feel like ‘mountain home’

In Arizona, Ponderosa Ranch Camp Director uses experience as a camper turned

byLori Arnold

Guitar lessons help kids be kids at Phoenix family shelter

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May 17, 2024

Guitar lessons help kids be kids at Phoenix family shelter

On Monday nights, the Phoenix Family Services Emergency Shelter indoor

byHillary Jackson

At The Salvation Army San Gabriel Corps, 'everyone joins the service'

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May 15, 2024

At The Salvation Army San Gabriel Corps, ‘everyone joins the service’

Members join in the mission of The Salvation Army at this trilingual corps in

byKaren Gleason

Man uses story of overcoming homelessness to reach others in Riverside, California

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May 10, 2024

Man uses story of overcoming homelessness to reach others in Riverside, California

Kenneth Mackillop has a new purpose: conducting homeless outreach in Riverside

byHaley Osness

Teen grows in faith and finds herself at Salvation Army camp

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May 8, 2024

Teen grows in faith and finds herself at Salvation Army camp

Attending The Salvation Army Camp Daley gave teen Taylor Lewis-Williams a chance

byHaley Osness

Salvation Army clothing bank a hub for 'belonging and personal growth' in New Mexico

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May 2, 2024

Salvation Army clothing bank a hub for ‘belonging and personal growth’ in New Mexico

The Salvation Army clothing closet in Farmington, New Mexico, started in 2022,

byHannah Larson

A Salvation Army community garden plot brings renewal for men in recovery

Impact Stories

April 29, 2024

A Salvation Army community garden plot brings renewal for men in recovery

For 10 years, The Salvation Army Canoga Park Adult Rehabilitation Center has

byHaley Osness

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