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How The Salvation Army built a family-friendly community at Hope Vista

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April 24, 2024

How The Salvation Army built a family-friendly community at Hope Vista

The Olivehurst, California, community is adding a family park with a playground,

byKaren Gleason

The Salvation Army Pathway of Hope supports families of all abilities

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April 22, 2024

The Salvation Army Pathway of Hope supports families of all abilities

Chelsea Pierceall and her son, Zander, found community, support and resources

byHaley Osness

How the Salem Kroc Center GED program helps youth further their education

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April 19, 2024

How the Salem Kroc Center GED program helps youth further their education

Onsite GED center meets youth where they are, making education accessible

byKaren Gleason

Food pantry expands to meet growing needs in Bellingham

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April 17, 2024

Food pantry expands to meet growing needs in Bellingham

When an Albertsons grocery store in the Birchwood neighborhood of Bellingham,

byHaley Osness

Salvation Army Adaptive Retreat gives a 'more full picture' of the kingdom of God

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April 16, 2024

Salvation Army Adaptive Retreat gives a ‘more full picture’ of the kingdom of God

Inside the chapel on the Crestmont Campus in Rancho Palos Verdes, California,

byHillary Jackson

For one Oregon senior, volunteering becomes a ‘feel-good’ activity

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April 12, 2024

For one Oregon senior, volunteering becomes a ‘feel-good’ activity

Volunteering benefits older adults in myriad ways

byCaramie Petrowsky

Salvation Army delegate to UN Commission on the Status of Women leaves 'inspired'

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April 11, 2024

Salvation Army delegate to UN Commission on the Status of Women leaves ‘inspired’

I found myself running down 44th Street in New York City with my Australian

bySadie Cowing

Man gains stability in pursuit of boxing dream with help of The Salvation Army

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April 10, 2024

Man gains stability in pursuit of boxing dream with help of The Salvation Army

After five years of couch surfing, Miguel Sanchez credits The Salvation Army

byHaley Osness

Salvation Army Pathway of Hope helps one mom persevere after loss

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April 8, 2024

Salvation Army Pathway of Hope helps one mom persevere after loss

Tierra Tauanuu’s journey on Pathway of Hope began over a year ago, when she came

byAlexis Marion

In Portland, Sunderland RV Safe Park offers 'slice of heaven'

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April 3, 2024

In Portland, Sunderland RV Safe Park offers ‘slice of heaven’

The Salvation Army manages Sunderland, aiming to get RV dwellers into permanent

byKaren Gleason

Food box delivery drivers brave the elements in Central Alaska

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March 29, 2024

Food box delivery drivers brave the elements in Central Alaska

Paul Bentley has been a part of The Salvation Army Mat-Su Valley (Alaska) Corps

byHillary Jackson

Salvation Army Aurora Corps fosters youth skill development through internship

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March 27, 2024

Salvation Army Aurora Corps fosters youth skill development through internship

Regis Jesuit high school students in Aurora, Colorado, dedicated their time to

byHaley Osness

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