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Artists transform Salvation Army storage bins for shelter fundraiser

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October 6, 2025

Artists transform Salvation Army storage bins for shelter fundraiser

Lafayette Bridge Housing Shelter gets a splash of color as local artists get

byHaley Osness

Salvation Army supports women fighting addiction with new Guam facility

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September 30, 2025

Salvation Army supports women fighting addiction with new Guam facility

Inside the family room at The Salvation Army Guma Famaolo’an Lighthouse Recovery

byHillary Jackson

Delegates 'shine' with creativity and fun at the 2025 Adaptive Retreat

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September 29, 2025

6 ways The Salvation Army encourages play for people of all ages

When you hear the word “play,” you probably think of childhood memories with

byHillary Jackson

Central California volunteer boosts efficiency in Salvation Army disaster response

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September 25, 2025

Central California volunteer boosts efficiency in Salvation Army disaster response

When Bob Bradley retired at 51 following years of running a successful business,

byHillary Jackson

Karaoke plus a hot meal equal a recipe for joy for Club 60 seniors

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September 23, 2025

Karaoke plus a hot meal equal a recipe for joy for Club 60 seniors

The Salvation Army’s Club 60 offers older adults connection, care and purpose

byKaren Gleason

Mattel celebrates 80th birthday with Salvation Army galas for kids and seniors

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September 19, 2025

Mattel celebrates 80th birthday with Salvation Army parties for kids and seniors

The iconic toy company and The Salvation Army celebrate their ongoing

byKaren Gleason

Salvation Army EDS volunteers in action: What it takes and how to help

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September 19, 2025

Salvation Army EDS volunteers in action: What it takes and how to help

When a disaster strikes, The Salvation Army Emergency/Disaster Services (EDS)

byVivian Gatica Lopez

How Salvation Army livestream auctions connect shoppers with secondhand finds

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September 18, 2025

How Salvation Army livestream auctions connect shoppers with secondhand finds

In the back corners of The Salvation Army’s Long Beach and Anaheim, California,

byHaley Osness

Hands-on program teaches youth how to build, ride bikes in West Phoenix

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September 16, 2025

Hands-on program teaches youth how to build, ride bikes in West Phoenix

At The Salvation Army Phoenix Maryvale Corps, the anticipation that builds

byHillary Jackson

Salvation Army hosts 2025 Homelessness Symposium in Los Angeles

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September 15, 2025

Salvation Army hosts 2025 Homelessness Symposium in Los Angeles

Community leaders gathered to discuss homelessness in Los Angeles

byHaley Osness

From grief to giving, one man finds purpose by doing 'one more thing'

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September 12, 2025

From grief to giving, one man finds purpose by doing ‘one more thing’

Advisory board member finds a new avenue of service

byKaren Gleason

Meet The Salvation Army's Director of Volunteer Engagement in the West

Impact Stories

September 11, 2025

Q&A: Meet The Salvation Army’s Director of Volunteer Engagement in the West

Tiffany Wortley aims to intentionally leverage individuality among volunteers

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Artists transform Salvation Army storage bins for shelter fundraiser

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