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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

Mission trip inspires lifetime of service for three officers-in-training

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March 22, 2024

Mission trip inspires lifetime of service for three officers-in-training

Three Salvation Army cadets reveal how a mission trip to Greece set them on a

byKaren Gleason

Battling substance abuse, finding faith: The Salvation Army's role in the Mansfields' recovery

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March 20, 2024

Battling substance abuse, finding faith: The Salvation Army’s role in the Mansfields’ recovery

After achieving long-term sobriety through The Salvation Army Adult

byHaley Osness

Tucson Salvation Army Hospitality House helps empty nesters get back on their feet

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March 15, 2024

Tucson Salvation Army Hospitality House helps empty nesters get back on their feet

When Marco and Josephine Romero first entered the doors of The Salvation Army

byDoriean Stevenson

Anti-Human Trafficking Report highlights The Salvation Army’s ‘vital’ collaborations

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March 13, 2024

Anti-Human Trafficking Report highlights The Salvation Army’s ‘vital’ collaborations

Western Territory releases annual impact report

byAlexis Marion

The Way Out is The Salvation Army’s new ‘recovery system of care’ in San Francisco

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March 8, 2024

The Way Out is The Salvation Army’s new ‘recovery system of care’ in San Francisco

The on-demand recovery-focused homeless initiative requires one thing: showing

byJared McKiernan

The Salvation Army Booth Home supports mental health for seniors in Glendale

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March 6, 2024

The Salvation Army Booth Home supports mental health for seniors in Glendale

Partnering with the Department of Mental Health, the Glendale (California)

byKaren Gleason

Single mom finds community and support at The Salvation Army Anacortes Corps

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March 1, 2024

Single mom finds community and support at The Salvation Army Anacortes Corps

Visits to the food pantry and an apartment fire introduced the Dyer family to

byHaley Osness

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

Salvation Army Pathway of Hope helps one mom persevere after loss

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

Food box delivery drivers brave the elements in Central Alaska

Salvation Army Aurora Corps fosters youth skill development through internship

Mission trip inspires lifetime of service for three officers-in-training

Battling substance abuse, finding faith: The Salvation Army’s role in the Mansfields’ recovery

Tucson Salvation Army Hospitality House helps empty nesters get back on their feet

Anti-Human Trafficking Report highlights The Salvation Army’s ‘vital’ collaborations

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The Salvation Army Booth Home supports mental health for seniors in Glendale

Single mom finds community and support at The Salvation Army Anacortes Corps

Tehachapi food pantry expands access and choice, earns Gold Certification

Ministry at the edge of the world: Living and serving on the island of Saipan

Behind the scenes: How Salvation Army staff identify valuable donations to support rehabilitation

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