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New Salvation Army building in Tempe aims to inspire lasting hope

Impact Stories

July 17, 2025

New Salvation Army building in Tempe aims to inspire lasting hope

From dream to reality—a newly renovated community space opens to serve and

byLou Buhl

Tucson Hospitality House celebrates 10 years of supporting Pima County's unhoused

Impact Stories

July 16, 2025

Tucson Hospitality House celebrates 10 years of supporting Pima County’s unhoused

Before the Tucson Hospitality House opened its expanded location 10 years ago,

byHillary Jackson

How faith guides a St. George volunteer’s service and purpose

Impact Stories

July 10, 2025

How faith guides a St. George volunteer’s service and purpose

Despite health challenges, a volunteer brings hope and connection to others

byHaley Osness

Drum circle keeps seniors active in Chula Vista

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July 7, 2025

Feel the rhythm: Drum circle keeps seniors active in Chula Vista

A monthly drum circle is part of the music therapy program at the Silvercrest in

byKaren Gleason

The Salvation Army Connection Center extends a lifeline to families facing homelessness

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July 3, 2025

The Salvation Army Connection Center extends a lifeline to families facing homelessness

When the phone rings at The Salvation Army Connection Center in Aurora,

byHillary Jackson

San Francisco Salvation Army culinary students take meals to the streets

Impact Stories

July 1, 2025

San Francisco Salvation Army culinary students take meals to the streets

About halfway through the first class of Culinary Arts Training Academy in San

byKelly Dawson

Kroc Center Hawaii earns recognition as a Best Christian Workplace

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June 27, 2025

Kroc Center Hawaii earns recognition as a Best Christian Workplace

The Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Hawaii aims to better serve the

byKaren Gleason

Veterans in Colorado Springs find new hope through Transitional Housing Program

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June 26, 2025

Veterans in Colorado Springs find new hope through Transitional Housing Program

The VA GPD program helps veterans transition from homelessness to stability

byHaley Osness

An enduring symbol of Salvation Army service? The canteen

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June 24, 2025

An enduring symbol of Salvation Army service? The canteen

The kettle

byHillary Jackson

First Red Kettle Club chapter celebrates 14 years of serving others

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June 20, 2025

First Red Kettle Club chapter celebrates 14 years of serving others

Youth service club supports the mission of The Salvation Army

byMarlene Klotz-Collins

Volunteer bike repairman brings 'freedom' of free transportation to Anacortes

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June 19, 2025

Volunteer bike repairman brings ‘freedom’ of free transportation to Anacortes

Volunteer John Pope has repaired bikes in Anacortes for decades, boosting

byHaley Osness

Students craft ocean murals with recycled clothes from The Salvation Army

Impact Stories

June 18, 2025

Students craft ocean murals with recycled clothes from The Salvation Army

A crowd gathered in front of the Dolphin Amphitheater at SeaWorld San Diego June

byHaley Osness

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