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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.

Crescendo Music and Dance is expanding its reach with music therapy

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August 10, 2023

Crescendo Music and Dance is expanding its reach with music therapy

The Salvation Army partners with Mewsic Moves to make music accessible for all

byKaren Gleason

This ‘house mother’ is committed to guiding women through recovery

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August 8, 2023

This ‘house mother’ is committed to guiding women through rehabilitation

In Pasadena, California, Debra Sandrowski was awarded Mother of the Year for

byHaley Osness

How one man went from an ARC graduate to Salvation Army cadet

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August 3, 2023

How one man went from an ARC graduate to Salvation Army cadet

David Aviles shares his journey in finding purpose through faith and sobriety

byLou Buhl

How one addictions rehabilitation alumnus inspires hope by living in recovery

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August 1, 2023

How one rehabilitation alumnus inspires hope by living in recovery

Mark Oseguera found a second chance after graduating from the Santa Monica Adult

byHaley Osness

From unhoused to (tiny) home at The Salvation Army

Impact Stories

July 27, 2023

From unhoused to (tiny) home

Pallet shelters provide new approach to addressing homelessness

byHillary Jackson

How The Salvation Army offers resources and care to those on LA’s Skid Row

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July 25, 2023

How The Salvation Army offers resources and care to those on LA’s Skid Row

Skid Row, located in Los Angeles County, is known by many as a place of immense

byHaley Osness

Persistence wins the day for youth in South Tucson and The Salvation Army

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July 20, 2023

Persistence wins the day for youth in South Tucson and The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army’s ministry in South Tucson, Arizona, is growing, thanks to

byKaren Gleason

Standards of Excellence program aims to empower Salvation Army advisory organizations

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July 19, 2023

Standards of Excellence program aims to empower Salvation Army advisory organizations

The new standards are designed to help Salvation Army officers and advisory

byKaren Gleason

At The Salvation Army, food is just the beginning of meeting need

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July 18, 2023

At The Salvation Army, food is just the beginning of meeting need

The Salvation Army provided more than 171 million meals to individuals and

byKaren Gleason

Canteen Cook-Off readies Salvation Army volunteers for real-life disaster events

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July 14, 2023

Canteen Cook-Off readies Salvation Army volunteers for real-life disaster events

Volunteers leave simulation training ready to respond when needed

byKaren Gleason

Impact Stories

July 14, 2023

When camp becomes ‘home’

Frequent camper turns staff member at The Salvation Army’s Lawrence M

byHillary Jackson

Joy guides the Los Angeles Rams partnership with The Salvation Army in Long Beach

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July 13, 2023

Joy guides the Los Angeles Rams partnership with The Salvation Army in Long Beach

When asked what’s been most rewarding about partnering with The Salvation Army

byKristin Marguerite Doidge

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Warm Home Fund partnership helps Washington families facing financial hardship

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Crescendo Music and Dance is expanding its reach with music therapy

This ‘house mother’ is committed to guiding women through rehabilitation

How one man went from an ARC graduate to Salvation Army cadet

How one rehabilitation alumnus inspires hope by living in recovery

From unhoused to (tiny) home

How The Salvation Army offers resources and care to those on LA’s Skid Row

Persistence wins the day for youth in South Tucson and The Salvation Army

Standards of Excellence program aims to empower Salvation Army advisory organizations

At The Salvation Army, food is just the beginning of meeting need

Canteen Cook-Off readies Salvation Army volunteers for real-life disaster events

When camp becomes ‘home’

Joy guides the Los Angeles Rams partnership with The Salvation Army in Long Beach

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