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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.

How a red kettle Christmas sweater created community for The Salvation Army

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December 16, 2022

How a red kettle Christmas sweater created community for The Salvation Army

The San Francisco Kroc Center’s ugly sweater sparks conversations in person and

byKaren Gleason

SEEDS of Hope voted best in 'Survivor Care' for anti-human trafficking

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December 14, 2022

SEEDS of Hope voted best in ‘Survivor Care’ for anti-human trafficking

The Salvation Army program continues to change lives in Las Vegas through

byLou Buhl

Collaboration is Key: The Rady Center Project Builds Hope for San Diegans

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December 9, 2022

Collaboration is Key: The Rady Center Project builds hope for San Diegans

The Salvation Army in San Diego has a vision to expand its efforts to reach more

byKristin Marguerite Doidge

When a New Mexico pueblo was without water for weeks, The Salvation Army stepped in

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December 8, 2022

When a New Mexico pueblo was without water for weeks, The Salvation Army stepped in

Santa Fe (New Mexico) Corps Officer Lt

byHillary Jackson

How one Salvation Army Kroc Center is celebrating people with disabilities through theater

Impact Stories

December 7, 2022

How one Salvation Army Kroc Center is celebrating people with disabilities through theater

Kroc partnership provides opportunities to get involved and grow in the arts

byLou Buhl

How The Salvation Army brings the holidays to those in emergency foster care

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December 2, 2022

How The Salvation Army brings the holidays to those in emergency foster care

Salvation Army Spokane (Washington) Corps helps to create holiday cheer for

byLou Buhl

Kindness at Christmas set one couple on a path to serve others with The Salvation Army

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November 30, 2022

Kindness at Christmas set one couple on a path to serve others with The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army’s Christmas toy drives mean more than teddy bears and tinker

bySeana Scott

Need to clean for Christmas? This daily guide will maximize your efforts to help others

Impact Stories

November 29, 2022

Need to clean for Christmas? This daily guide will maximize your efforts to help others

Across the Western U

byLou Buhl

How Coach Juan Barrera builds a better community one boxer at a time

Impact Stories

November 28, 2022

How Coach Juan Barrera builds a better community one boxer at a time

Modesto Red Shield boxing director helps The Salvation Army provide a safe haven

byKaren Gleason

SpongeBob brings smiles at Feast of Sharing Thanksgiving meal event

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November 23, 2022

SpongeBob brings smiles at Feast of Sharing Thanksgiving meal event

In-person Thanksgiving meal returns after pandemic changes Inside the historic

byHillary Jackson

97 years with The Salvation Army: Wisdom for a long and joyous life

Impact Stories

November 23, 2022

97 years with The Salvation Army: Wisdom for a long and joyous life

Now in his tenth decade of life, Kenneth Hill is an active soldier at the

byKaren Gleason

Seattle-area radio hosts bring Christmas joy through toy drive

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November 22, 2022

Seattle-area radio hosts bring Christmas joy through toy drive

Moug and Angie Mornings Toy Drive benefits The Salvation Army’s Christmas Toy ‘N

byHillary Jackson

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