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The Salvation Army aims to care for teens through engagement in West Oahu

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October 16, 2024

The Salvation Army aims to care for teens through engagement in West Oahu

Every day after school around 60 kids from Honouliuli Middle School cross the

byHillary Jackson

The Salvation Army recognized in first Humankindness and Health Justice Awards

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October 15, 2024

The Salvation Army recognized in first Humankindness and Health Justice Awards

The Salvation Army Western Territory was awarded the Lloyd Dean Institute of

byHillary Jackson

Portland man finds a bridge between recovery and independent living

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October 15, 2024

Portland man finds a bridge between recovery and independent living

The Salvation Army Bridgeway of Hope sober living residence offers freedom with

byKaren Gleason

Honolulu ARC strives to boost support networks for those in recovery

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October 10, 2024

Honolulu ARC strives to boost support networks for those in recovery

For Tai Lazamo, a verse from Genesis became a guiding principle in his

byHaley Osness

How the Ridgecrest Salvation Army is helping keep literacy alive

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October 8, 2024

How the Ridgecrest Salvation Army is helping keep literacy alive

The Ridgecrest Corps’ summer Reading Zone becomes year-round

byKaren Gleason

At the Hilo Safe Outdoor Space, people living on the streets find rest

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October 8, 2024

At the Hilo Overnight Safe Space, people living on the streets find rest

Emergency shelter provides support in the downtown area

byHillary Jackson

A partnership is helping teach kids about addiction in San Francisco

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October 3, 2024

A partnership is helping teach kids about addiction in San Francisco

New initiative adds addiction education to day camp programming in San

byLou Buhl

Program pairs interns with older adults living in affordable housing

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October 1, 2024

Program pairs interns with older adults living in affordable housing

Fresno Silvercrest Service Coordinator Maria Garcia launched an internship

byCaramie Petrowsky

Monthly fresh produce markets make healthy eating more accessible in Boise

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September 27, 2024

Monthly fresh produce markets make healthy eating more accessible in Boise

In Boise, The Salvation Army offers a seasonal bounty of fresh foods

byKaren Gleason

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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The Salvation Army aims to care for teens through engagement in West Oahu

The Salvation Army recognized in first Humankindness and Health Justice Awards

Portland man finds a bridge between recovery and independent living

Honolulu ARC strives to boost support networks for those in recovery

How the Ridgecrest Salvation Army is helping keep literacy alive

At the Hilo Overnight Safe Space, people living on the streets find rest

A partnership is helping teach kids about addiction in San Francisco

Program pairs interns with older adults living in affordable housing

Monthly fresh produce markets make healthy eating more accessible in Boise

Oregon HOPE Center food pantry ramps up efforts to help families

Heat relief center provides starting ground for second chance

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

Salvation Army Bible correspondence course helps grow faith behind bars

Service Extension Unit volunteers extend The Salvation Army’s reach

Foster Grandparents make a difference at Salvation Army programs

The Salvation Army helps SoCal veterans find their footing after military service