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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.

Salvation Army emergency foster care facility celebrates 21 years in Spokane

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June 20, 2023

Salvation Army emergency foster care facility celebrates 21 years in Spokane

Sally’s House provides love, security and guidance to children coming from

byHaley Osness

In West Phoenix, local youth benefit from powerful partnership with police

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June 16, 2023

In West Phoenix, local youth benefit from powerful partnership with police

There’s power in numbers in West Phoenix, Arizona, where Captain Joseph Cisneros

byKristin Marguerite Doidge

Community Table brings twice yearly sit-down meals to Salvation Army Owens Campus

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June 15, 2023

Community Table brings twice yearly sit-down meals to Salvation Army Owens Campus

For those experiencing homelessness, the concept—let alone the reality—of dining

byLaurel Miller

Foreign exchange students leave a lasting impact at the Tehachapi Salvation Army

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June 13, 2023

Foreign exchange students leave a lasting impact at the Tehachapi Salvation Army

Roza (Rose) Ashyrbekova and Yasmeen Tarazi, youth volunteers for The Salvation

byKaren Gleason

In Anacortes, The Salvation Army's food bank serves up food and belonging

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June 7, 2023

In Anacortes, The Salvation Army’s food bank serves up food and belonging

At the recently revamped food pantry at The Salvation Army Anacortes

Getting to Know the 22nd General of The Salvation Army

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June 6, 2023

Getting to know the 22nd General of The Salvation Army

Commissioner Lyndon Buckingham, currently serving as the Chief of the Staff at

byJo Moir, Captain

Mobile diaper banks at The Salvation Army bring hope to rural Nevada communities

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June 2, 2023

Mobile diaper banks at The Salvation Army bring hope to rural Nevada communities

A new partnership means families with young children are getting the help they

byCaramie Petrowsky

Salvation Army launches campaign showing power of a second chance

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June 1, 2023

Salvation Army launches campaign showing power of a second chance

The idea of a second chance at life may feel far-fetched—but at The Salvation

byHaley Osness

How The Salvation Army helped one woman see beyond the surface

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May 31, 2023

How The Salvation Army helped one woman see beyond the surface

In Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley, the Glenwood Springs Service Center offers

byKaren Gleason

A painful past helps one woman guide others in their walk with God

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May 29, 2023

A painful past helps one woman guide others in their walk with God

Captain Jennifer Masango shares how her past informs her present-day ministry

byKaren Gleason

Salvation Army honors veterans and meets their needs at clothing closet

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May 26, 2023

Salvation Army honors veterans and meets their needs at clothing closet

Salvation Army Volunteers and Advisory Board Members create Mr

byHaley Osness

Salvation Army Phoenix Kroc Center Athletics Manager has her eye on the mission

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May 24, 2023

Salvation Army Phoenix Kroc Center Athletics Manager has her eye on the mission

Courtney Setzer came to The Salvation Army Phoenix South Mountain Ray and Joan

byHillary Jackson

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