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Following historic Montana floods, The Salvation Army aims to aid recovery

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August 26, 2022

Following historic Montana floods, The Salvation Army aims to aid recovery

In early June, Pam Peterson, a local pastor at Red Lodge Community Church in Red

byVivian Gatica Lopez

Amid increased food costs, corporate partners help Salvation Army fight food insecurity

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August 24, 2022

Amid increased food costs, corporate partners help Salvation Army fight food insecurity

With food costs on the rise and supply chain backlogs increasing, more people

byKristin Marguerite Doidge

Salvation Army teaches kids how to make meals instead of turning to snacks

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August 22, 2022

Salvation Army teaches kids how to make meals instead of turning to snacks

As the summer began, Salvation Army Chico (California) Corps Officers

byVivian Gatica Lopez

Youth activists' efforts support women and children at Door of Hope

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August 18, 2022

Youth activists’ efforts support women and children at Door of Hope

As the daughter of Indian immigrants living in San Diego’s North County,

byLaurel Miller

The Salvation Army fills gaps in Anchorage in wake of community shelter closure

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August 16, 2022

The Salvation Army fills gaps in Anchorage in wake of community shelter closure

As the date approached for the closure of the mass shelter at Anchorage’s

byHillary Jackson

In wake of Kentucky floods, The Salvation Army continues recovery efforts

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August 11, 2022

In wake of Kentucky floods, The Salvation Army continues recovery efforts

The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) in the USA Southern

One mom overcame heroin abuse with The Salvation Army

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August 10, 2022

One mom overcame heroin abuse with The Salvation Army

Tracie Dalke woke up, reached out her arm to grab a lighter and smoked heroin

bySeana Scott

Salvation Army utility assistance programs offer relief amid inflation

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August 5, 2022

Salvation Army utility assistance programs offer relief amid inflation

Amid a record-breaking inflation rate, American households are having to make

byVivian Gatica Lopez

In Seattle, a family finds home twice with the help of The Salvation Army

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August 3, 2022

In Seattle, a family finds home twice with the help of The Salvation Army

Dina and Kori Flores live in an apartment on a quiet street in north-central

byHillary Jackson

Engaging with foster care changes lives—here's how The Salvation Army can start

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July 29, 2022

Engaging with foster care changes lives—here’s how The Salvation Army can start

My name is Lisa Barnes, and I am a Foster Care Alumni

byLisa Barnes, Captain

Origami opens conversation for The Salvation Army in Tokyo

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July 22, 2022

Origami opens conversation for The Salvation Army in Tokyo

A new ministry in the park is introducing the community to The Salvation Army

byKaren Gleason

Recognizing the volunteers who help The Salvation Army serve every zip code

Impact Stories

July 22, 2022

Recognizing the volunteers who help The Salvation Army serve every zip code

In the Southwest U

byCaitlin Johnston

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Following historic Montana floods, The Salvation Army aims to aid recovery

Amid increased food costs, corporate partners help Salvation Army fight food insecurity

Salvation Army teaches kids how to make meals instead of turning to snacks

Youth activists’ efforts support women and children at Door of Hope

The Salvation Army fills gaps in Anchorage in wake of community shelter closure

In wake of Kentucky floods, The Salvation Army continues recovery efforts

One mom overcame heroin abuse with The Salvation Army

Salvation Army utility assistance programs offer relief amid inflation

In Seattle, a family finds home twice with the help of The Salvation Army

Engaging with foster care changes lives—here’s how The Salvation Army can start

Origami opens conversation for The Salvation Army in Tokyo

Recognizing the volunteers who help The Salvation Army serve every zip code

Feel the rhythm: Drum circle keeps seniors active in Chula Vista

Reconnecting with God after tragedy

230: Hope through the generations with Commissioners Doug and Colleen Riley

The Salvation Army Connection Center extends a lifeline to families facing homelessness