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The Salvation Army helps kids retain what they've learned over the summer

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October 5, 2022

The Salvation Army helps kids retain what they’ve learned over the summer

Anchorage Korean Corps Officers Captains Minhee and Richard Lee know education

byHillary Jackson

In Kenya, The Salvation Army helps amid crisis from extreme drought

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October 3, 2022

In Kenya, The Salvation Army helps amid crisis from extreme drought

East Africa is currently facing extreme drought and a food security crisis which

Barber brings smiles with haircuts at The Salvation Army's Good Samaritan Center

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September 30, 2022

Barber brings smiles with haircuts at The Salvation Army’s Good Samaritan Center

Barber Juan Bernal, owner of Imperial Barbershop in Seaside, California, always

byVivian Gatica Lopez

How one Salvation Army thrift store is partnering with thrifting experts

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September 28, 2022

How one Salvation Army thrift store is partnering with thrifting experts

Las Vegas Salvation Army Thrift Store partners with influencers from Thrifters

byLou Buhl

How the Cascade Mobile Outreach Ministry creates lasting change in people’s lives

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September 23, 2022

How the Cascade Mobile Outreach Ministry creates lasting change in people’s lives

A Salvation Army outreach ministry serves unhoused individuals in underserved

byKaren Gleason

How one man is helping residents build community? Arts, crafts and coffee

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September 21, 2022

How one man is helping residents build community? Arts, crafts and coffee

Salvation Army Bell Oasis apartment residents join together for weekly arts and

byLou Buhl

The Salvation Army distributes ‘life-saving’ water in Jackson, Mississippi

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September 16, 2022

The Salvation Army distributes ‘life-saving’ water in Jackson, Mississippi

Heavy rain and flooding caused damage to the main water treatment facility in

After thieves stole from The Salvation Army, the Kona community came together to help

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September 16, 2022

After thieves stole from The Salvation Army, the Kona community came together to help

Every day Salvation Army Kona Corps Officers Captains Raghel and Jose Santiago

byVivian Gatica Lopez

‘Ride for Recovery’: Salvation Army kicks off month-long fundraiser in Santa Monica

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September 14, 2022

‘Ride for Recovery’: Salvation Army kicks off month-long fundraiser in Santa Monica

Each day more than 150 people die from overdoses related to synthetic opioids

byLou Buhl

Salvation Army responds to the worst flooding Pakistan's seen in 60 years

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September 13, 2022

Salvation Army responds to the worst flooding Pakistan’s seen in 60 years

Pakistan is facing its worst flooding for 60 years, as heavy rainfall continues

Remembering the hope from The Salvation Army's response to Hurricane Iniki's destruction

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September 11, 2022

Remembering the hope from The Salvation Army’s response to Hurricane Iniki’s destruction

Thirty years ago, Hurricane Iniki struck the island of Kauai Sept

byHillary Jackson

Salvation Army 'Next Steps' offers what high school doesn't for teens in Salem, Oregon

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September 9, 2022

Salvation Army ‘Next Steps’ offers what high school doesn’t for teens in Salem, Oregon

The Salem Kroc Center offered a four-week life skills program for high school

byKaren Gleason

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The Salvation Army helps kids retain what they’ve learned over the summer

In Kenya, The Salvation Army helps amid crisis from extreme drought

Barber brings smiles with haircuts at The Salvation Army’s Good Samaritan Center

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How one man is helping residents build community? Arts, crafts and coffee

The Salvation Army distributes ‘life-saving’ water in Jackson, Mississippi

After thieves stole from The Salvation Army, the Kona community came together to help

‘Ride for Recovery’: Salvation Army kicks off month-long fundraiser in Santa Monica

Salvation Army responds to the worst flooding Pakistan’s seen in 60 years

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Salvation Army ‘Next Steps’ offers what high school doesn’t for teens in Salem, Oregon

Chaplains bring emotional and spiritual support to Silvercrest senior communities

ARC alumnus builds connection on the streets, at the corps and beyond

How substance use and recovery inspired one man to find new purpose

Training supports disaster responders as they support survivors