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The Salvation Army’s workforce development efforts fuel recovery and stability

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July 16, 2024

A fresh start: The Salvation Army’s workforce development efforts fuel recovery and stability

“With hard work and perseverance anybody can change their circumstances,” said

byLou Buhl

Design students transform old clothes into new treasures with The Salvation Army

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July 11, 2024

Design students transform old clothes into new treasures with The Salvation Army

Music blared at a Santa Monica (California) College courtyard in mid-June,

byEmily Truax

Caring Magazine Volume 28 is here! Read ‘Grace Uncovered’

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July 10, 2024

Caring Magazine Volume 28 is here! Read ‘Grace Uncovered’

Caring Magazine Volume 28: “Grace Uncovered” has arrived!

In Maui, The Salvation Army navigates community healing after Lahaina fires

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July 9, 2024

In Maui, The Salvation Army navigates community healing after Lahaina fires

Inside Envoy Kevin Nagasaki’s garage is a Salvation Army thrift store sign

byHillary Jackson

The Salem Salvation Army Kroc Center kitchen is feeding the community

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July 2, 2024

The Salem Salvation Army Kroc Center kitchen is feeding the community

Since the 2020 Oregon wildfires, Chef Greggery Peterson and his team have been

byKaren Gleason

In Phoenix, young professionals host clothing drive for others to have fresh start

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June 27, 2024

In Phoenix, young professionals host clothing drive for others to have fresh start

After touring The Salvation Army Phoenix Emergency Family Shelter, members of

byHaley Osness

American Enterprise Institute and The Salvation Army partner to transform homelessness narratives

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June 25, 2024

American Enterprise Institute and The Salvation Army partner to transform homelessness narratives

What if there was a way to know what neighborhoods are at risk of

byHaley Osness

'Backbone' of Cordova Salvation Army honored with volunteer award

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June 20, 2024

‘Backbone’ of Cordova Salvation Army honored with volunteer award

Katherine Mead leads efforts to serve up to 60 families a month through the

byHillary Jackson

How camp rewires the brain and creates kinder, more open kids

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June 18, 2024

How camp rewires the brain and creates kinder, more open kids

Camp Redwood Glen is adjusting programming to encourage positive change at home

byKaren Gleason

In Anchorage, The Salvation Army expands Continuum of Care with Clitheroe Center

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June 14, 2024

In Anchorage, The Salvation Army expands Continuum of Care with Clitheroe Center

Anchorage Social Services Director Captain Denice Delgado has seen an uptick in

byHillary Jackson

Kids build confidence by telling their stories in Turlock after-school program

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June 13, 2024

Kids build confidence by telling their stories in Turlock after-school program

In 7-year-old Olivia Breazeale’s debut book, she and her mom ride a dragon above

byKaren Gleason

Denver culinary skills program cooks up hope for life after social services

Impact Stories

June 11, 2024

Denver culinary skills program cooks up hope for life after social services

Dominique Hill was determined to achieve a new goal: cook a meal her children

byHaley Osness

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