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San Diego volunteer helps others 'feel the love of the Kroc community'

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March 8, 2023

San Diego volunteer helps others ‘feel the love of the Kroc community’

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020, Gail Muncie lost her volunteer

byKaren Gleason

After receiving generosity at Christmas, volunteer gives back with The Salvation Army

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March 3, 2023

After receiving generosity at Christmas, volunteer gives back with The Salvation Army

Emma Casebolt waved her arms and laughed with joy as she directed traffic at the

bySeana Scott

In Alaska, a Salvation Army officer attends unaccompanied funerals for veterans

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March 1, 2023

In Alaska, a Salvation Army officer attends unaccompanied funerals for veterans

Soon after arriving in Anchorage, Alaska, in 2017, Salvation Army Anchorage

byVivian Gatica Lopez

Mission of The Salvation Army's camping ministry sole focus of award recipient

Impact Stories

February 24, 2023

Mission of The Salvation Army’s camping ministry sole focus of award recipient

Each summer, The Salvation Army welcomes thousands of children across the U

byHillary Jackson

LA Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman helps out at The Salvation Army

Impact Stories

February 22, 2023

LA Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman helps out at The Salvation Army

Food distribution event at the Long Beach Red Shield kicks off the annual

byKaren Gleason

Impact Stories

February 17, 2023

One woman finds more than a volunteer opportunity at The Salvation Army

Barbara Maybon found her place at The Salvation Army in Ridgecrest, California

byKaren Gleason

The Salvation Army continues to see lives changed by employment in Moreno Valley

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February 15, 2023

The Salvation Army continues to see lives changed by employment in Moreno Valley

In March 2022, Vietnam Veteran Tommie Murry said he was homeless on the streets

byVivian Gatica Lopez

In Kapolei, Kroc Dance Academy brings the joy of dance to all

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February 10, 2023

In Kapolei, Kroc Dance Academy brings the joy of dance to all

It’s a Friday night at the Kroc Dance Academy (KDA) in Kapolei, Hawaii

byHillary Jackson

The Salvation Army helps adopted children reconnect with biological families

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February 8, 2023

The Salvation Army helps adopted children reconnect with biological families

The Salvation Army has brought help, emotional support and hope to untold

byLaurel Miller

International collaboration of Salvation Army brings Swiss officer to the Western U.S.

Impact Stories

February 3, 2023

International collaboration of Salvation Army brings Swiss officer to the Western U.S.

Swiss Salvation Army captain goes on sabbatical in North America and beyond

byKaren Gleason

How The Salvation Army helped one man fulfill his quest to do good

Impact Stories

February 1, 2023

How The Salvation Army helped one man fulfill his quest to do good

Scott Blair found an unconventional way to do good at Christmastime

byKaren Gleason

Pathway of Hope helps one family move from a car to a shelter to an apartment

Impact Stories

January 27, 2023

Pathway of Hope helps one family move from a car to a shelter to an apartment

The Salvation Army in Boise, Idaho, recently launched the Pathway of Hope

byKaren Gleason

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San Diego volunteer helps others ‘feel the love of the Kroc community’

After receiving generosity at Christmas, volunteer gives back with The Salvation Army

In Alaska, a Salvation Army officer attends unaccompanied funerals for veterans

Mission of The Salvation Army’s camping ministry sole focus of award recipient

LA Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman helps out at The Salvation Army

One woman finds more than a volunteer opportunity at The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army continues to see lives changed by employment in Moreno Valley

In Kapolei, Kroc Dance Academy brings the joy of dance to all

The Salvation Army helps adopted children reconnect with biological families

International collaboration of Salvation Army brings Swiss officer to the Western U.S.

How The Salvation Army helped one man fulfill his quest to do good

Pathway of Hope helps one family move from a car to a shelter to an apartment

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