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Salvation Army launches campaign showing power of a second chance

Impact Stories

June 1, 2023

Salvation Army launches campaign showing power of a second chance

The idea of a second chance at life may feel far-fetched—but at The Salvation

byHaley Osness

How The Salvation Army helped one woman see beyond the surface

Impact Stories

May 31, 2023

How The Salvation Army helped one woman see beyond the surface

In Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley, the Glenwood Springs Service Center offers

byKaren Gleason

A painful past helps one woman guide others in their walk with God

Impact Stories

May 29, 2023

A painful past helps one woman guide others in their walk with God

Captain Jennifer Masango shares how her past informs her present-day ministry

byKaren Gleason

Salvation Army honors veterans and meets their needs at clothing closet

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May 26, 2023

Salvation Army honors veterans and meets their needs at clothing closet

Salvation Army Volunteers and Advisory Board Members create Mr

byHaley Osness

Salvation Army Phoenix Kroc Center Athletics Manager has her eye on the mission

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May 24, 2023

Salvation Army Phoenix Kroc Center Athletics Manager has her eye on the mission

Courtney Setzer came to The Salvation Army Phoenix South Mountain Ray and Joan

byHillary Jackson

The Salvation Army's Solid Rock Music Academy strikes a chord with Chico youth

Impact Stories

May 19, 2023

The Salvation Army’s Solid Rock Music Academy strikes a chord with Chico youth

The crescendo of vocal warmups fills the halls of The Salvation Army of Chico,

byGrant Hansen

Kūpuna Fun Days aim to bring community, love to Honolulu's seniors

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May 17, 2023

Kūpuna Fun Days aim to bring community, love to Honolulu’s seniors

Every Monday and Wednesday, a line forms for The Salvation Army Kauluwela

byHillary Jackson

First-ever Salvation Army adaptive retreat aims for delegates to 'find joy'

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May 12, 2023

First-ever Salvation Army adaptive retreat aims for delegates to ‘find joy’

Colors and shouts filled the chapel at the College for Officer Training (CFOT)

bySummar Bussey

Salvation Army employee answers the phone at the Intermountain Connection Center

Impact Stories

May 10, 2023

How The Salvation Army Intermountain Connection Center operates to improve lives

Acting as the front door to The Salvation Army’s social services,

byHaley Osness

Volunteers Michael Critchley, Marcela Cabrera, Felipe Jimenez help a single mother repair her home.

Impact Stories

May 5, 2023

How one volunteer went above and beyond to help a single mother in need

“When we met Marcela, it was like this match made in heaven,” said Salvation

byLou Buhl

Robert Frederiksen selects food at The Salvation Army White Center Corps food pantry.

Impact Stories

May 3, 2023

How The Salvation Army’s food pantry helped one man get back on his feet

Staff at The Salvation Army Seattle White Center Corps know Robert Frederiksen

byHillary Jackson

Neighborhood streets of Honolulu get a new look thanks to volunteers with the ARC

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April 26, 2023

Neighborhood streets of Honolulu get a new look thanks to volunteers with the ARC

A group from The Salvation Army Honolulu Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) lends

byHaley Osness

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Salvation Army launches campaign showing power of a second chance

How The Salvation Army helped one woman see beyond the surface

A painful past helps one woman guide others in their walk with God

Salvation Army honors veterans and meets their needs at clothing closet

Salvation Army Phoenix Kroc Center Athletics Manager has her eye on the mission

The Salvation Army’s Solid Rock Music Academy strikes a chord with Chico youth

Kūpuna Fun Days aim to bring community, love to Honolulu’s seniors

First-ever Salvation Army adaptive retreat aims for delegates to ‘find joy’

How The Salvation Army Intermountain Connection Center operates to improve lives

How one volunteer went above and beyond to help a single mother in need

How The Salvation Army’s food pantry helped one man get back on his feet

Neighborhood streets of Honolulu get a new look thanks to volunteers with the ARC

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