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August 31, 2023

In recovery for the long-haul

Woman finds recovery—and a new life—with the help of The Salvation Army Las

byLaurel Miller

How The Salvation Army Spokane’s Backpacks for Kids event harnesses community and connection

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August 28, 2023

How The Salvation Army Spokane’s Backpacks for Kids event harnesses community and connection

100 volunteers and staff gathered at The Salvation Army Spokane Citadel Corps to

byHaley Osness

How the Vail Valley Salvation Army Community Garden cultivates wellness and connection

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August 25, 2023

How The Salvation Army’s Community Garden cultivates wellness and connection in Vail Valley

The Salvation Army, Vail Service Extension is growing local connections and

byHaley Osness

Salvation Army serving as primary feeding organization following Maui fire

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August 24, 2023

Salvation Army serving as primary feeding organization following Maui fire

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How God restored one man to fulfill his destiny in the Valley of Dry Bones

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August 18, 2023

How God restored one man to fulfill his destiny in the Valley of Dry Bones

Dry Bones Live, a no-cost HVAC training program, helps individuals seeking a new

byKaren Gleason

The Salvation Army helps seniors connect with younger generations

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August 17, 2023

Finding meaningful connection through the ages

Gary had one question on his mind when staff at the Broomfield, Colorado,

byJared McKiernan

Salvation Army equips kids with confidence and essentials for a new school year

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August 16, 2023

Salvation Army equips kids with confidence and essentials for a new school year

In Murrieta, California, school-aged children participated in a JCPenney

byHaley Osness

Salvation Army Street Level driver delivers first step to exit homelessness

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August 15, 2023

Salvation Army Street Level driver delivers first step to exit homelessness

Two new Street Level Outreach vans will operate 24/7 in Spokane, Washington

byHaley Osness

Advocates help domestic violence survivors find safety, healing

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August 14, 2023

Advocates help domestic violence survivors find safety, healing

An in-depth look at how The Salvation Army helps survivors of domestic violence

byLou Buhl

New dog park at The Salvation Army Bell Shelter enhances support for residents

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August 11, 2023

New dog park at The Salvation Army Bell Shelter enhances support for residents

The Salvation Army Bell Shelter opened its first-ever dog park to offer extended

byHaley Osness

Salvation Army responds as Maui wildfires devastate town of Lahaina and island economy

Impact Stories

August 10, 2023

Salvation Army responds as Maui wildfires devastate town of Lahaina and island economy

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New dog park at The Salvation Army Bell Shelter enhances support for residents

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Tehachapi food pantry expands access and choice, earns Gold Certification

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Tehachapi food pantry expands access and choice, earns Gold Certification

Behind the scenes: How Salvation Army staff identify valuable donations to support rehabilitation

Pathway of Hope helps Afghan family build a new life in America

Warm Home Fund partnership helps Washington families facing financial hardship

Tehachapi food pantry expands access and choice, earns Gold Certification

Behind the scenes: How Salvation Army staff identify valuable donations to support rehabilitation

Pathway of Hope helps Afghan family build a new life in America

Warm Home Fund partnership helps Washington families facing financial hardship

Impact Stories

In recovery for the long-haul

How The Salvation Army Spokane’s Backpacks for Kids event harnesses community and connection

How The Salvation Army’s Community Garden cultivates wellness and connection in Vail Valley

Salvation Army serving as primary feeding organization following Maui fire

Phoenix woman finds emergency help through The Salvation Army amid immigration sting

How God restored one man to fulfill his destiny in the Valley of Dry Bones

Finding meaningful connection through the ages

Salvation Army equips kids with confidence and essentials for a new school year

Salvation Army Street Level driver delivers first step to exit homelessness

Advocates help domestic violence survivors find safety, healing

New dog park at The Salvation Army Bell Shelter enhances support for residents

Salvation Army responds as Maui wildfires devastate town of Lahaina and island economy

Tehachapi food pantry expands access and choice, earns Gold Certification

Ministry at the edge of the world: Living and serving on the island of Saipan

Behind the scenes: How Salvation Army staff identify valuable donations to support rehabilitation

Pathway of Hope helps Afghan family build a new life in America