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Why I ring the bell for The Salvation Army

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December 9, 2025

Why I ring the bell for The Salvation Army

My adopted grandma was an independent career woman, yet she found herself in

byCat Bonney

Bremerton volunteer inspires through two decades of service and hundreds of cupcakes

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December 4, 2025

Bremerton volunteer inspires through two decades of service and hundreds of cupcakes

Gloria Moen is driven by the passion to meet others’ needs and encourage those

byHaley Osness

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December 2, 2025

‘Why I give to The Salvation Army’

A long-time Salvation Army donor shares why she gives and how it brings her joy

byKaren Gleason

6 ways you can give with joy with The Salvation Army this Christmas

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November 25, 2025

6 ways you can give with joy with The Salvation Army this Christmas

Both science and Scripture agree: generosity is good for you

byHillary Jackson

Salvation Army dedicates new Silvercrest in Ogden, Utah

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November 21, 2025

Salvation Army dedicates new Silvercrest in Ogden, Utah

The residence is the first new Silvercrest to open since 2006

byVivian Gatica Lopez

Totem pole carver finds strength from God, honors missing and murdered Indigenous women

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November 20, 2025

Totem pole carver finds strength from God, honors missing and murdered Indigenous women

Last year, some 2,000 people gathered in Klawock—a 700-person village in

byEmily Truax

Salvation Army, City of Aurora partner to help immigrants achieve self-sufficiency

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November 18, 2025

Salvation Army, City of Aurora partner to help immigrants achieve self-sufficiency

The Salvation Army in Aurora, Colorado, made its partnership with the City of

byVivian Gatica Lopez

Rileys to farewell from Western Territorial leadership

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November 13, 2025

Rileys to farewell from Western Territorial leadership

The Salvation Army Western Territory will farewell Commissioners Douglas and

byChristin Thieme

Salvation Army Troops program helps Flagstaff youth learn and grow

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November 11, 2025

Salvation Army Troops program helps Flagstaff youth learn and grow

Troops returns to Flagstaff, giving kids new opportunities to thrive

byHaley Osness

Meet The Salvation Army's Senior Director of Marketing and Communications in the West

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November 6, 2025

Meet The Salvation Army’s Senior Director of Marketing and Communications in the West

Through the magic of storytelling, Michael Padian aims to make new and lasting

Long Beach ARC volunteer marks 20 years of guiding men to recovery

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November 4, 2025

Long Beach ARC volunteer marks 20 years of guiding men to recovery

One woman dedicates years to supporting men in recovery, helping them find

byHaley Osness

Impact Stories

November 3, 2025

The corner is a little quieter today

A letter from the editor in chief upon the passing of Founding Editor Dr

byChristin Thieme

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