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Salvation Army responds as wildfires burn in So Cal

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January 9, 2025

Salvation Army responds as wildfires burn in So Cal

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Therapy dogs bring 'one more layer of community' to The Salvation Army Booth Program

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January 9, 2025

Therapy dogs bring ‘one more layer of community’ to The Salvation Army Booth Program

GO TEAM Therapy Dogs make regular visits to The Salvation Army Booth Program for

byKaren Gleason

A visit to a Salvation Army food pantry paved one family’s path

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January 7, 2025

A visit to a Salvation Army food pantry paved one family’s path

Norma Cifuentes visited The Salvation Army El Cajon (California) Corps food

byHaley Osness

School lunch recovery program reduces food waste to help others

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January 3, 2025

School lunch recovery program reduces food waste to help others

In the Ramona Elementary School cafeteria in Alhambra, California, apples,

byHillary Jackson

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December 30, 2024

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This year, the idea of hopefulness was a fixture at Caring— a constant that

byCory Gaudaur

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December 27, 2024

9 ways The Salvation Army is brightening the holidays this Christmas

At Christmastime, The Salvation Army activates with urgency across the U

Revolution Hawaii's Christmas Angels dispatch to support The Salvation Army at Christmas

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December 26, 2024

Revolution Hawaii’s Christmas Angels dispatch to support The Salvation Army at Christmas

Every year as December rolls around, Christmas “angels” from The Salvation

byAlexis Marion

Motorcycle club members rev up joy for Turlock families at annual Toy Run

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December 24, 2024

Motorcycle club members rev up joy for Turlock families at annual Toy Run

Bikers partner with The Salvation Army to ensure local families have a happy

byKaren Gleason

Holiday traditions aim to bring healing at Anchorage recovery program

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December 20, 2024

Holiday traditions aim to bring healing at Anchorage recovery program

When the 12 days of Christmas arrive at The Salvation Army Clitheroe program in

byHillary Jackson

How The Salvation Army's North Pole brings toys to kids in California

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December 18, 2024

How The Salvation Army’s North Pole brings toys to kids in California

Volunteers and community partners make Christmas merry and bright for kids At

byHaley Osness

In Oregon, shared values keep one volunteer coming back to The Salvation Army

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December 16, 2024

In Oregon, shared values keep one volunteer coming back to The Salvation Army

For Patricia Chipman and her son, volunteering is a family affair

byKaren Gleason

Partnership brings holiday cheer to those in Denver recovery program

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December 13, 2024

Partnership brings holiday cheer to those in Denver recovery program

While the start of the holiday season sparks joy for many, it can be a

byLou Buhl

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