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October 14, 2021

New Salvation Army International Positional Statement calls for a ‘Culture of Sustainability’

A new Salvation Army International Positional Statement (IPS) on “Caring for the

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October 12, 2021

Oakland shelter residents gain opportunities with English as a Second Language classes

While living at The Salvation Army Oakland Family Emergency Shelter, Luz Maria

byVivian Gatica Lopez

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October 6, 2021

For this Salvation Army donor, the giving is generational

As a child living in Holland throughout World War II, Cynthia’s* mother lived on

byJennifer Byrd

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October 5, 2021

Veterans reclaim their lives at The Salvation Army Veterans and Family Center

The Beaverton, Oregon, center has been acknowledged for its work with veterans

byAndrew Shaughnessy

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October 4, 2021

New Rady Residence restores hope to people experiencing homelessness in San Diego

San Diego families now have hope for a better future thanks to the official

byJake Minger

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September 27, 2021

The Salvation Village restores hope to people experiencing homelessness

Three months since its grand opening, the interim housing

byLou Buhl

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September 24, 2021

Worship with us this ‘Annual Day of Prayer for Victims of Human Trafficking’

Join with The Salvation Army this Sept

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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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