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Learn more about the biggest issues faced by communities today and how you can get involved with a variety of stories and articles about impact.

How God restored one man to fulfill his destiny in the Valley of Dry Bones

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August 18, 2023

How God restored one man to fulfill his destiny in the Valley of Dry Bones

Dry Bones Live, a no-cost HVAC training program, helps individuals seeking a new

byKaren Gleason

The Salvation Army helps seniors connect with younger generations

Impact Stories

August 17, 2023

Finding meaningful connection through the ages

Gary had one question on his mind when staff at the Broomfield, Colorado,

byJared McKiernan

Salvation Army equips kids with confidence and essentials for a new school year

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August 16, 2023

Salvation Army equips kids with confidence and essentials for a new school year

In Murrieta, California, school-aged children participated in a JCPenney

byHaley Osness

Salvation Army Street Level driver delivers first step to exit homelessness

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August 15, 2023

Salvation Army Street Level driver delivers first step to exit homelessness

Two new Street Level Outreach vans will operate 24/7 in Spokane, Washington

byHaley Osness

Advocates help domestic violence survivors find safety, healing

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August 14, 2023

Advocates help domestic violence survivors find safety, healing

An in-depth look at how The Salvation Army helps survivors of domestic violence

byLou Buhl

New dog park at The Salvation Army Bell Shelter enhances support for residents

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August 11, 2023

New dog park at The Salvation Army Bell Shelter enhances support for residents

The Salvation Army Bell Shelter opened its first-ever dog park to offer extended

byHaley Osness

Salvation Army responds as Maui wildfires devastate town of Lahaina and island economy

Impact Stories

August 10, 2023

Salvation Army responds as Maui wildfires devastate town of Lahaina and island economy

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byLaurel Miller

Crescendo Music and Dance is expanding its reach with music therapy

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August 10, 2023

Crescendo Music and Dance is expanding its reach with music therapy

The Salvation Army partners with Mewsic Moves to make music accessible for all

byKaren Gleason

This ‘house mother’ is committed to guiding women through recovery

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August 8, 2023

This ‘house mother’ is committed to guiding women through rehabilitation

In Pasadena, California, Debra Sandrowski was awarded Mother of the Year for

byHaley Osness

How one man went from an ARC graduate to Salvation Army cadet

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August 3, 2023

How one man went from an ARC graduate to Salvation Army cadet

David Aviles shares his journey in finding purpose through faith and sobriety

byLou Buhl

How one addictions rehabilitation alumnus inspires hope by living in recovery

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August 1, 2023

How one rehabilitation alumnus inspires hope by living in recovery

Mark Oseguera found a second chance after graduating from the Santa Monica Adult

byHaley Osness

From unhoused to (tiny) home at The Salvation Army

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July 27, 2023

From unhoused to (tiny) home

Pallet shelters provide new approach to addressing homelessness

byHillary Jackson

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