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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

Salvation Army Pathway of Hope helps Oregon single dad get back on track

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February 27, 2024

Salvation Army Pathway of Hope helps Oregon single dad get back on track

The Washington County HOPE Center is helping James Rice succeed, one goal at a

byKaren Gleason

Santa Monica restaurants serve up support and employment to men in recovery

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February 21, 2024

Santa Monica restaurants serve up support and employment to men in recovery

Situated in Santa Monica, California, Crimson Mediterranean Cookhouse and

byHaley Osness

Las Vegas woman finds strength in sobriety to spark growth in others

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February 16, 2024

Las Vegas woman finds strength in sobriety to spark growth in others

Ida Dotson, a Las Vegas ARC graduate, embraced sobriety and began living in

byHaley Osness

In Alaska, Salvation Army mommy and me groups bring support to parents

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February 14, 2024

In Alaska, Salvation Army mommy and me groups bring support to parents

When Captain Shelby Qualls moved to Ketchikan, Alaska, to lead the Gateway Corps

byHillary Jackson

Las Vegas shelter helps man rebuild his life after jail

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February 9, 2024

Las Vegas shelter helps man rebuild his life after jail

Zach Stephens stood outside Clark County Detention Center, in Las Vegas, his

byLori Arnold

The Salvation Army and San Diego community unite to support flood-affected residents

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February 5, 2024

The Salvation Army and San Diego community unite to support flood-affected residents

Heavy rain cascaded in front of The Salvation Army San Diego Kroc Center Jan

byHaley Osness

Salvation Army training college officers serve survivors of Maui wildfires

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February 2, 2024

Salvation Army training college officers serve survivors of Maui wildfires

Efforts support The Salvation Army’s ongoing disaster response in Maui

byKaren Gleason

The Salvation Army commits to rebuilding lives after Spokane wildfires

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January 31, 2024

The Salvation Army commits to rebuilding lives after Spokane wildfires

The Salvation Army remains a pillar of support for long-term recovery and

byHaley Osness

In Zimbabwe and Zambia, The Salvation Army responds amid Cholera outbreak

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January 30, 2024

In Zimbabwe and Zambia, The Salvation Army responds amid Cholera outbreak

Following one of the worst outbreaks of cholera in Eastern and Southern Africa

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Camp gives kids a place to connect to God, nature and each other

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

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

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

Salvation Army Pathway of Hope helps Oregon single dad get back on track

Santa Monica restaurants serve up support and employment to men in recovery

Las Vegas woman finds strength in sobriety to spark growth in others

In Alaska, Salvation Army mommy and me groups bring support to parents

Las Vegas shelter helps man rebuild his life after jail

The Salvation Army and San Diego community unite to support flood-affected residents

Salvation Army training college officers serve survivors of Maui wildfires

The Salvation Army commits to rebuilding lives after Spokane wildfires

In Zimbabwe and Zambia, The Salvation Army responds amid Cholera outbreak

Camp gives kids a place to connect to God, nature and each other

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