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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

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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

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

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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

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

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

‘Backbone’ of Cordova Salvation Army honored with volunteer award

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

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

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

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

Tehachapi after-school program offers safe haven for youth

Growth at camp leads one couple to full-time ministry

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

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

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

From Guatemala to Los Angeles: How a pastor discovered his faith

Salvation Army livestream auctions connect shoppers with secondhand finds

How one mother’s search for help led to inspiring hope for others

Club 60 nourishes the body and spirit in community