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In Oakland, a Mobile Outreach Team ‘resuscitates souls’ and meets needs

Impact Stories

April 21, 2023

In Oakland, a Mobile Outreach Team ‘resuscitates souls’ and meets needs

On a brisk Monday morning in Oakland, California, The Salvation Army Mobile

byGrant Hansen

The Salvation Army focuses on the health of seniors at doctor-led seminar

Impact Stories

April 19, 2023

The Salvation Army focuses on the health of seniors at doctor-led seminar

Senior citizens at The Salvation Army Long Beach Red Shield gathered for

byHaley Osness

Salvation Army officers in training take their lessons into the world

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April 14, 2023

Salvation Army officers in training take their lessons into the world

Spring Campaigns take cadets to Alaska, Denver and Kenya

byKaren Gleason

2023 Salvation Army Alaska Congress celebrates hope and heritage for all

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April 12, 2023

2023 Salvation Army Alaska Congress celebrates hope and heritage for all

“On the inside of this bracelet, the artist engraved my Tlingit name,” retired

byEmily Truax

How one woman found a way to support Hospice patients in Mesquite, Nevada

Impact Stories

March 31, 2023

How one woman found a way to support hospice patients in Mesquite, Nevada

When Shawnanna “Starr” Flores went through a recent loss, she became inspired to

byKristin Marguerite Doidge

Donor uses charitable remainder trust to do 'something worthwhile' for community

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March 31, 2023

Donor uses charitable remainder trust to do ‘something worthwhile’ for community

Margaret Chou was looking for a way to generate income for her and her husband,

byVivian Gatica Lopez

Career change brings once police chief to The Salvation Army

Impact Stories

March 29, 2023

Career change brings once police chief to The Salvation Army

Southern California Salvation Army has a new Deputy Director of Preparedness

byHaley Osness

In Alaska, a volunteer breaks down barriers at Salvation Army food pantry

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March 22, 2023

In Alaska, a volunteer breaks down barriers at Salvation Army food pantry

After the pandemic sidelined his career, Scott Glaze volunteers more at The

byCaramie Petrowsky

Conference delegates give up life's hurry and step into rhythm with God

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March 20, 2023

Creative arts delegates give up life’s hurry and step into rhythm with God

Attendees to the 2023 Western Territorial Creative Arts Conference grow their

byKaren Gleason

Advisory Board member is committed to helping The Salvation Army help others

Impact Stories

March 15, 2023

Advisory Board member is committed to helping The Salvation Army help others

Portland radio personality Crystal Thornton actively serves on the Portland

byKaren Gleason

How the Gem State Falcons found more than a gym at The Salvation Army

Impact Stories

March 10, 2023

How the Gem State Falcons found more than a gym at The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army in Boise partners with Idaho’s first wheelchair

byKaren Gleason

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In Oakland, a Mobile Outreach Team ‘resuscitates souls’ and meets needs

The Salvation Army focuses on the health of seniors at doctor-led seminar

Salvation Army officers in training take their lessons into the world

2023 Salvation Army Alaska Congress celebrates hope and heritage for all

How one woman found a way to support hospice patients in Mesquite, Nevada

Donor uses charitable remainder trust to do ‘something worthwhile’ for community

Career change brings once police chief to The Salvation Army

In Alaska, a volunteer breaks down barriers at Salvation Army food pantry

Creative arts delegates give up life’s hurry and step into rhythm with God

Advisory Board member is committed to helping The Salvation Army help others

How the Gem State Falcons found more than a gym at The Salvation Army

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

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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

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In Oakland, a Mobile Outreach Team ‘resuscitates souls’ and meets needs

The Salvation Army focuses on the health of seniors at doctor-led seminar

Salvation Army officers in training take their lessons into the world

2023 Salvation Army Alaska Congress celebrates hope and heritage for all

Salvation Army 2022 human trafficking report reflects increased awareness in Western Territory

How one woman found a way to support hospice patients in Mesquite, Nevada

Donor uses charitable remainder trust to do ‘something worthwhile’ for community

Career change brings once police chief to The Salvation Army

In Alaska, a volunteer breaks down barriers at Salvation Army food pantry

Creative arts delegates give up life’s hurry and step into rhythm with God

Advisory Board member is committed to helping The Salvation Army help others

How the Gem State Falcons found more than a gym at The Salvation Army

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