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Salvation Army ARC alumni celebrates the new year with a renewed life

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January 26, 2024

Salvation Army ARC alumna celebrates the new year with a renewed life

After graduating from the Anaheim ARC Jan

byKaren Gleason

Salvation Army shelter guest receives full scholarship to Biola University

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January 24, 2024

Salvation Army shelter guest receives full scholarship to Biola University

High school senior Ruben Calleros and his mother lost their rental home of seven

byKaren Gleason

Ongoing Salvation Army response to Maui fires aims to honor culture, kūpuna

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January 19, 2024

Ongoing Salvation Army response to Maui fires aims to honor culture, kūpuna

“The Salvation Army has been really good to me,” said 68-year-old wildfire

How The Salvation Army has fostered a lasting legacy in Butte, Montana

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January 17, 2024

How The Salvation Army has fostered a lasting legacy in Butte, Montana

Montana natives Tina and Tracey Morin have devoted their lives to providing

byHaley Osness

AmeriCorps partners with The Salvation Army to benefit Southern California communities

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January 12, 2024

AmeriCorps partners with The Salvation Army to benefit Southern California communities

AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) partnered with The Salvation

byHaley Osness

Homeless Outreach teams collaborate to impact people in need

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January 10, 2024

Homeless Outreach teams collaborate to impact people in need

On a recent outing of the Dignity Health Street Medicine and The Salvation

Phoenix shelter offers new start for mom and son—and likely saves her life

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January 5, 2024

Phoenix shelter offers new start for mom and son—and likely saves her life

Alicia Fowler was in her case worker’s office

byLori Arnold

San Francisco Kroc Center TK Program supports Tenderloin's youngest residents

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January 3, 2024

San Francisco Kroc Center TK Program supports Tenderloin’s youngest residents

The Salvation Army San Francisco Kroc Center After School Program recently

byKristin Marguerite Doidge

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

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Salvation Army ARC alumna celebrates the new year with a renewed life

Salvation Army shelter guest receives full scholarship to Biola University

Ongoing Salvation Army response to Maui fires aims to honor culture, kūpuna

How The Salvation Army has fostered a lasting legacy in Butte, Montana

AmeriCorps partners with The Salvation Army to benefit Southern California communities

Homeless Outreach teams collaborate to impact people in need

Phoenix shelter offers new start for mom and son—and likely saves her life

San Francisco Kroc Center TK Program supports Tenderloin’s youngest residents

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

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

From Guatemala to Los Angeles: How a pastor discovered his faith

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How one mother’s search for help led to inspiring hope for others