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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

How the Santa Rosa Senior Center director helps seniors be like kids again

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November 22, 2023

How the Santa Rosa Senior Center director helps seniors be like kids again

Senior Center Director Kathy Forsyth is building a vibrant community for older

byKaren Gleason

Youth shine at The Salvation Army “Share Your Voice” singing competition grand finale

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November 17, 2023

Youth shine at The Salvation Army “Share Your Voice” singing competition grand finale

Torrance Corps hosts the premiere event, aiming to give youth professional music

byKaren Gleason

How The Salvation Army is paving a ‘pathway of hope’ in Silicon Valley

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November 17, 2023

How The Salvation Army is paving a ‘pathway of hope’ in Silicon Valley

The Silicon Valley campus meets a variety of community needs; aims to do more

byKaren Gleason

The Salvation Army Mexico Territory mobilizes after Hurricane Otis strikes Acapulco

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November 15, 2023

The Salvation Army Mexico Territory mobilizes after Hurricane Otis strikes Acapulco

The people of Acapulco, Mexico, are still feeling the effects of Hurricane Otis,

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