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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.

How music helps recovery come alive at Harbor Light

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January 8, 2026

How music helps recovery come alive at Harbor Light

At the San Francisco Harbor Light, a weekly music class offers residents a

byKaren Gleason

Salvation Army continues supporting LA families after January 2025 wildfires

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January 6, 2026

Salvation Army continues supporting LA families after January 2025 wildfires

One year later, support for wildfire survivors remains Raging flames and smoke

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December 29, 2025

Where your joy went this holiday season

The best Christmas gifts don’t always come with a bow on top

byEmily Truax

When giving comes from a vending machine

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December 24, 2025

When giving comes from a vending machine

The Salvation Army partners with The Giving Machine in Roseville to invite

byVivian Gatica Lopez

Sacramento woodworkers support Salvation Army Angel Tree program with handcrafted toys

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December 18, 2025

Sacramento woodworkers support Salvation Army Angel Tree program with handcrafted toys

The Sacramento Area Woodworkers’ longstanding partnership with The Salvation

Christmas cheer and ugly sweaters light up the Anacortes Red Kettle Kickoff

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December 16, 2025

Christmas cheer and ugly sweaters light up the Anacortes Red Kettle Kickoff

In Anacortes, Washington, tacky holiday sweaters and big hearts filled a

byHaley Osness

Rams and Salvation Army team up for a Christmas shopping spree to remember

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December 10, 2025

Rams and Salvation Army team up for a Christmas shopping spree to remember

One night, 100 kids, countless smiles

byChristin Thieme

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December 10, 2025

Salvation Army and Genesis Motor partner to giveaway 28 vehicles to wildfire survivors

When the Eaton Fire tore through Altadena, California, Jan

byHaley Osness

Why I ring the bell for The Salvation Army

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December 9, 2025

Why I ring the bell for The Salvation Army

My adopted grandma was an independent career woman, yet she found herself in

byCat Bonney

Bremerton volunteer inspires through two decades of service and hundreds of cupcakes

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December 4, 2025

Bremerton volunteer inspires through two decades of service and hundreds of cupcakes

Gloria Moen is driven by the passion to meet others’ needs and encourage those

byHaley Osness

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December 2, 2025

‘Why I give to The Salvation Army’

A long-time Salvation Army donor shares why she gives and how it brings her joy

byKaren Gleason

6 ways you can give with joy with The Salvation Army this Christmas

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November 25, 2025

6 ways you can give with joy with The Salvation Army this Christmas

Both science and Scripture agree: generosity is good for you

byHillary Jackson

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