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The Salvation Army marches in the 135th Tournament of Roses Rose Parade

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January 2, 2024

The Salvation Army marches in the 135th Tournament of Roses Rose Parade

Chief of the Staff Commissioner Edward Hill kicked off 2024 in Pasadena,

Caring shares our most-loved stories of 2023

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December 28, 2023

Caring shares our most-loved stories of 2023

With 2024 fast approaching, it’s once again time to look back on the year we’ll

How one Salvation Army ARC alumnus lives in recovery to serve others

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December 27, 2023

How one Salvation Army ARC alumnus lives in recovery to serve others

Supported and guided by The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center, Justin

byHaley Osness

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December 26, 2023

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A bellringing partnership benefits Boise shelter guests and The Salvation Army

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December 21, 2023

A bellringing partnership benefits Boise shelter guests and The Salvation Army

Seasonal partnership is building a bridge between the Boise Salvation Army and

byKaren Gleason

Couple’s Halloween party toy drive brings joy to Phoenix families this Christmas

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December 20, 2023

Couple’s Halloween party toy drive brings joy to Phoenix families this Christmas

It all started with a Halloween party in 2000

byHillary Jackson

How a Former NFL Star Fought Substance Abuse and Discovered Hope Beyond the Field

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December 15, 2023

How a former NFL star fought substance abuse and discovered hope beyond the field

Leonard Russell’s journey from NFL stardom to The Salvation Army Adult

byHaley Osness

How Hope House helped restore the American dream for one young family

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December 13, 2023

How Hope House helped restore the American dream for one young family

The Medford (Oregon) Salvation Army runs Hope House, a transitional living

byKaren Gleason

In Hawaii, one chocolatier gives back through The Salvation Army

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December 6, 2023

In Hawaii, one chocolatier gives back through The Salvation Army

Erin Kanno Uehara believes one piece of chocolate can change the world

bySeana Scott

One man's holiday metamorphosis brings 'A Christmas Carol' alive in San Diego

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December 1, 2023

One man’s holiday metamorphosis brings ‘A Christmas Carol’ alive in San Diego

Paul Maley’s one-man show of the classic Christmas story is becoming a tradition

byKaren Gleason

Salvation Army kettle volunteer uses the power of song to uplift others

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November 29, 2023

Salvation Army kettle volunteer uses the power of song to uplift others

Jefferson Schildgen reaches others through music by harmonizing his passion and

byHaley Osness

In Las Vegas, the United Way and Salvation Army’s Volunteers Have a ‘Big Impact’

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November 24, 2023

In Las Vegas, the United Way and Salvation Army’s volunteers have a ‘big impact’

Alexa Diciero was motivated to complete her hours of service for her sorority

byKristin Marguerite Doidge

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The Salvation Army marches in the 135th Tournament of Roses Rose Parade

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How one Salvation Army ARC alumnus lives in recovery to serve others

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Couple’s Halloween party toy drive brings joy to Phoenix families this Christmas

How a former NFL star fought substance abuse and discovered hope beyond the field

How Hope House helped restore the American dream for one young family

In Hawaii, one chocolatier gives back through The Salvation Army

One man’s holiday metamorphosis brings ‘A Christmas Carol’ alive in San Diego

Salvation Army kettle volunteer uses the power of song to uplift others

In Las Vegas, the United Way and Salvation Army’s volunteers have a ‘big impact’

Colorado Springs raises needed funds to reopen Salvation Army family shelter units

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How a family in crisis found housing stability through The Salvation Army

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