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How one Salvation Army food bank feeds 17 counties in New Mexico

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July 11, 2023

How one Salvation Army food bank feeds 17 counties in New Mexico

When a senior citizen living in eastern New Mexico finds themselves struggling

bySeana Scott

Two Divine Servants share how they found God's love in The Salvation Army

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July 6, 2023

Two Divine Servants share how they found God’s love in The Salvation Army

Captains Edith and Rick Mabie share how they found their place in The Salvation

byKaren Gleason

Special anti-poverty course in Boise benefits from a special teacher

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July 4, 2023

Special anti-poverty course in Boise benefits from a special teacher

“Getting Ahead in a Just Gettin’ By World” is transforming the

byKristin Marguerite Doidge

Salvation Army partnership brings ‘Meals of Aloha’ to people in need

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June 29, 2023

Salvation Army partnership brings ‘Meals of Aloha’ to people in need

In Hawaii, Foodland grocery store customers helped raise over $44,000 for The

byLou Buhl

Salvation Army emergency foster care facility celebrates 21 years in Spokane

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June 20, 2023

Salvation Army emergency foster care facility celebrates 21 years in Spokane

Sally’s House provides love, security and guidance to children coming from

byHaley Osness

In West Phoenix, local youth benefit from powerful partnership with police

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June 16, 2023

In West Phoenix, local youth benefit from powerful partnership with police

There’s power in numbers in West Phoenix, Arizona, where Captain Joseph Cisneros

byKristin Marguerite Doidge

Community Table brings twice yearly sit-down meals to Salvation Army Owens Campus

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June 15, 2023

Community Table brings twice yearly sit-down meals to Salvation Army Owens Campus

For those experiencing homelessness, the concept—let alone the reality—of dining

byLaurel Miller

Foreign exchange students leave a lasting impact at the Tehachapi Salvation Army

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June 13, 2023

Foreign exchange students leave a lasting impact at the Tehachapi Salvation Army

Roza (Rose) Ashyrbekova and Yasmeen Tarazi, youth volunteers for The Salvation

byKaren Gleason

In Anacortes, The Salvation Army's food bank serves up food and belonging

Impact Stories

June 7, 2023

In Anacortes, The Salvation Army’s food bank serves up food and belonging

At the recently revamped food pantry at The Salvation Army Anacortes

Getting to Know the 22nd General of The Salvation Army

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June 6, 2023

Getting to know the 22nd General of The Salvation Army

Commissioner Lyndon Buckingham, currently serving as the Chief of the Staff at

byJo Moir, Captain

Mobile diaper banks at The Salvation Army bring hope to rural Nevada communities

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June 2, 2023

Mobile diaper banks at The Salvation Army bring hope to rural Nevada communities

A new partnership means families with young children are getting the help they

byCaramie Petrowsky

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How one Salvation Army food bank feeds 17 counties in New Mexico

Two Divine Servants share how they found God’s love in The Salvation Army

Special anti-poverty course in Boise benefits from a special teacher

Salvation Army partnership brings ‘Meals of Aloha’ to people in need

Salvation Army emergency foster care facility celebrates 21 years in Spokane

In West Phoenix, local youth benefit from powerful partnership with police

Community Table brings twice yearly sit-down meals to Salvation Army Owens Campus

Foreign exchange students leave a lasting impact at the Tehachapi Salvation Army

In Anacortes, The Salvation Army’s food bank serves up food and belonging

Getting to know the 22nd General of The Salvation Army

Mobile diaper banks at The Salvation Army bring hope to rural Nevada communities

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

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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

How one Salvation Army food bank feeds 17 counties in New Mexico

Two Divine Servants share how they found God’s love in The Salvation Army

Special anti-poverty course in Boise benefits from a special teacher

Salvation Army partnership brings ‘Meals of Aloha’ to people in need

Salvation Army and The Tote Project collaborate using art therapy

Salvation Army emergency foster care facility celebrates 21 years in Spokane

In West Phoenix, local youth benefit from powerful partnership with police

Community Table brings twice yearly sit-down meals to Salvation Army Owens Campus

Foreign exchange students leave a lasting impact at the Tehachapi Salvation Army

In Anacortes, The Salvation Army’s food bank serves up food and belonging

Getting to know the 22nd General of The Salvation Army

Mobile diaper banks at The Salvation Army bring hope to rural Nevada communities

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