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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.

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September 22, 2021

Salvation Army officers consider how to be the Church during a pandemic

Across the West, Salvation Army corps have resumed in-person meetings, with the

byKaren Gleason

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September 20, 2021

San Francisco Harbor Light resident discovers newfound creative ability and gives back

The Salvation Army’s Harbor Light Recovery Center in San Francisco is a shelter

byShelley Hickox

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September 17, 2021

The Salvation Army aids Afghan evacuees as part of Operation Allies Welcome

This month, The Salvation Army Southwest Division Emergency Disaster Services

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September 16, 2021

Hispanic ministries remain strong in the West, adapt to growth

The roots of Hispanic ministries in The Salvation Army Western Territory run

byVivian Gatica Lopez

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September 11, 2021

Officers recall ministry of presence near Ground Zero 20 years later

Majors Bonnie and Les Bussey are retired Salvation Army officers providing

byMajor Bonnie Bussey & Major Les Bussey

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September 9, 2021

20 Years Later: Remembering the 9/11 terrorist attacks

Twenty years ago, The Salvation Army was one of the first relief organizations

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September 8, 2021

West holds ‘Doorway to Opportunity’ Conference, awards development team

The Western Territory’s development professionals gathered at The Salvation Army

byHillary Jackson

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September 7, 2021

Salem Kroc Center gives Illini 4000 cyclists a welcome rest during cross-country trek

Illini 4000 exists to raise awareness of the fight against cancer

byRick Marazzani

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September 7, 2021

Salvation Army supports families recovering from pandemic in back-to-school season

After more than a year of school closures and distance learning due to the

byVivian Gatica Lopez

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September 3, 2021

Technology partnership brings drones and manpower to disaster response

When the Telegraph and Mescal fires burned in Gila County, Arizona, in June

byHillary Jackson

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September 2, 2021

The Salvation Army launches a large-scale response to Hurricane Ida

In the southern U

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August 31, 2021

The Salvation Army in Iceland opens facility for area school

The final run-up to the official dedication ceremony of a new Salvation Army

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San Francisco Harbor Light resident discovers newfound creative ability and gives back

The Salvation Army aids Afghan evacuees as part of Operation Allies Welcome

Hispanic ministries remain strong in the West, adapt to growth

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West holds ‘Doorway to Opportunity’ Conference, awards development team

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