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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 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

San Francisco Kroc Center gives each child a safe place to learn

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September 7, 2022

San Francisco Kroc Center gives each child a safe place to learn

The Education Department at The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community

byCaitlin Johnston

Service Corps pushed me out of my shell and inspired me to serve others

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September 6, 2022

Service Corps pushed me out of my shell and inspired me to serve others

When I first learned about the opportunity for Service Corps, I was not sure I

byCaleb Griffin

Coeur d'Alene Kroc Center wellness program helps one woman reach bucket list goal

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September 1, 2022

Coeur d’Alene Kroc Center wellness program helps one woman reach bucket list goal

Free, weekly programming provides participants with the opportunity to set and

byLou Buhl

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

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

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Service Corps pushed me out of my shell and inspired me to serve others

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Salvation Army Bible correspondence course helps grow faith behind bars

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