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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 The Salvation Army nourishes the San Diego community through food and fellowship

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October 13, 2023

How The Salvation Army nourishes the San Diego community through food and fellowship

A monthly barbecue event unites locals while meeting basic needs, filling plates

byHaley Osness

Chef gives culinary students the 'tools to succeed' after Salvation Army programs

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October 11, 2023

Chef gives culinary students the ‘tools to succeed’ after Salvation Army programs

Chef Timothy Tucker’s Culinary Training Academy is a key part of The Way Out

byKaren Gleason

Salvation Army Hamilton Service Center Boosts Dignity in Montana by Adding Showers

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October 9, 2023

Salvation Army Hamilton Service Center boosts dignity in Montana by adding showers

The Salvation Army Hamilton Service Center in Montana expanded its services to

byHaley Osness

In Maui, Salvation Army volunteers bring the ministry of presence

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October 4, 2023

In Maui, Salvation Army volunteers bring the ministry of presence

Volunteers give emotional and spiritual care (ESC) to those in the greater

How Everyday People Can Support the Fight Against Hunger in the United States

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September 27, 2023

How everyday people can support the fight against hunger in the United States

There are many core factors that can influence the quality of a person’s life,

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September 27, 2023

The history of The Salvation Army

The world is full of countless incredible people but the reality is life is not

How to Make a Difference in Fighting Disaster in the United States

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September 27, 2023

How to make a difference in fighting disaster in the United States

Disasters happen, and when they do, they can change lives in an instant

Lakers Technology Room enhances youth STEM skills at Salvation Army LA Red Shield

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September 27, 2023

Lakers Technology Room enhances youth STEM skills at Salvation Army LA Red Shield

The Salvation Army Los Angeles Red Shield Community Center recently unveiled the

byKristin Marguerite Doidge

Alaska Salvation Army helps stranded seasonal workers get home

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September 22, 2023

Alaska Salvation Army helps stranded seasonal workers get home

When a seasonal job falls through, and the housing with it, The Salvation Army’s

byKaren Gleason

Quilts bring 'hug' of encouragement to men at Joseph McFee center

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September 20, 2023

Quilts bring ‘hug’ of encouragement to men at Joseph McFee center

Members of the San Francisco Quilters Guild saw a television news story in July

byHillary Jackson

In Colorado Springs, The Salvation Army keeps unhoused families together

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September 18, 2023

In Colorado Springs, The Salvation Army keeps unhoused families together

After two family shelters in Colorado Springs, Colorado, closed in rapid

How the Salem Kroc Center helps youth move from stuck to unstoppable

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September 14, 2023

How the Salem Kroc Center helps youth move from stuck to unstoppable

Partnering with author Bonnie Milletto, the Kroc Center launches the “Been

byKaren Gleason

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How The Salvation Army nourishes the San Diego community through food and fellowship

Chef gives culinary students the ‘tools to succeed’ after Salvation Army programs

Salvation Army Hamilton Service Center boosts dignity in Montana by adding showers

In Maui, Salvation Army volunteers bring the ministry of presence

How everyday people can support the fight against hunger in the United States

The history of The Salvation Army

How to make a difference in fighting disaster in the United States

Lakers Technology Room enhances youth STEM skills at Salvation Army LA Red Shield

Alaska Salvation Army helps stranded seasonal workers get home

Quilts bring ‘hug’ of encouragement to men at Joseph McFee center

In Colorado Springs, The Salvation Army keeps unhoused families together

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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

Salvation Army livestream auctions connect shoppers with secondhand finds

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