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November 30, 2021

Christian rap artist creates anthem for ‘the place that saved [his] life’

“Straight Outta Sally” music video celebrates The Salvation Army’s Adult

byLou Buhl

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November 24, 2021

Chickens bring people together at The Salvation Army in Coos Bay, Oregon

The corps’ new “chicken ministry” engages children attending the after-school

byKaren Gleason

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November 23, 2021

How Cultural Intelligence training can impact The Salvation Army

Salvation Army implements Cultural Intelligence (CQ) training to provide skills

byLou Buhl

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November 18, 2021

Former Phoenix shelter residents now help other families at the same shelter

When Zaporah Boyd and Tamara McClendon began their journey with The Salvation

byVivian Gatica Lopez

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November 17, 2021

Feast of Sharing aims to renew Thanksgiving traditions in Los Angeles

When you think of Thanksgiving, you probably think of traditions

byHillary Jackson

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November 16, 2021

The Salvation Army serves from the heart in San Francisco’s Chinatown

Captains Joe and Judy Zhao lead the Army’s Chinatown ministry, now in its 135th

byKaren Gleason

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November 12, 2021

The Salvation Army rescues a stranded group of students in Hoonah, Alaska

In September, 30 students and faculty from the University of Southern California

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November 11, 2021

Salvation Village participant sees ‘no reason to give up,’ as God’s brought him ‘too far’

At 58-years-old, Marcello Moscato is pursuing his GED certificate with hopes of

byLou Buhl

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November 9, 2021

Safe Outdoor Spaces: More than a bed in a tent for Denver area’s unhoused

Salvation Army hosts outdoor shelter program for those experiencing homelessness

byCaramie Petrowsky

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November 5, 2021

Salvation Army bandmaster reflects on 48 years of volunteer ministry

Ed Freeman’s 48 years of music ministry to The Salvation Army Ed Freeman is a

byKaren Gleason

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November 3, 2021

This Christmas, Hope Marches On for Americans overcoming pandemic hardships

When the pandemic began, The Salvation Army Spokane (Washington) Corps had to

byHillary Jackson

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November 2, 2021

The Salvation Army prays in solidarity around the globe for COVID-19

Salvationists and friends from across the world lifted hope-filled prayers to

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Impact Stories

Christian rap artist creates anthem for ‘the place that saved [his] life’

Chickens bring people together at The Salvation Army in Coos Bay, Oregon

How Cultural Intelligence training can impact The Salvation Army

Former Phoenix shelter residents now help other families at the same shelter

Feast of Sharing aims to renew Thanksgiving traditions in Los Angeles

The Salvation Army serves from the heart in San Francisco’s Chinatown

The Salvation Army rescues a stranded group of students in Hoonah, Alaska

Salvation Village participant sees ‘no reason to give up,’ as God’s brought him ‘too far’

Safe Outdoor Spaces: More than a bed in a tent for Denver area’s unhoused

Salvation Army bandmaster reflects on 48 years of volunteer ministry

This Christmas, Hope Marches On for Americans overcoming pandemic hardships

The Salvation Army prays in solidarity around the globe for COVID-19

Salvation Army Bible correspondence course helps grow faith behind bars

Service Extension Unit volunteers extend The Salvation Army’s reach

Foster Grandparents make a difference at Salvation Army programs

The Salvation Army helps SoCal veterans find their footing after military service