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Salvation Army, City of Aurora partner to help immigrants achieve self-sufficiency

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November 18, 2025

Salvation Army, City of Aurora partner to help immigrants achieve self-sufficiency

The Salvation Army in Aurora, Colorado, made its partnership with the City of

byVivian Gatica Lopez

Rileys to farewell from Western Territorial leadership

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November 13, 2025

Rileys to farewell from Western Territorial leadership

The Salvation Army Western Territory will farewell Commissioners Douglas and

byChristin Thieme

Salvation Army Troops program helps Flagstaff youth learn and grow

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November 11, 2025

Salvation Army Troops program helps Flagstaff youth learn and grow

Troops returns to Flagstaff, giving kids new opportunities to thrive

byHaley Osness

Meet The Salvation Army's Senior Director of Marketing and Communications in the West

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November 6, 2025

Meet The Salvation Army’s Senior Director of Marketing and Communications in the West

Through the magic of storytelling, Michael Padian aims to make new and lasting

Long Beach ARC volunteer marks 20 years of guiding men to recovery

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November 4, 2025

Long Beach ARC volunteer marks 20 years of guiding men to recovery

One woman dedicates years to supporting men in recovery, helping them find

byHaley Osness

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November 3, 2025

The corner is a little quieter today

A letter from the editor in chief upon the passing of Founding Editor Dr

byChristin Thieme

Founding Editor Robert L. Docter dies at 97

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November 3, 2025

Founding Editor Robert L. Docter dies at 97

He combined a career in educational psychology with decades of leadership in The

'Life is a process of faith'—one couple's commitment to serving others

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October 30, 2025

‘Life is a process of faith’—one couple’s commitment to serving others

Santa Maria Corps Officers Majors Alex and Vicky Villanea reflect on the long

Gillette rallies for Power of 100 fundraiser to support women’s shelter

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October 28, 2025

Gillette rallies for Power of 100 fundraiser to support women’s shelter

In Gillette, Wyoming, 100 women gathered for an evening of connection, coming

byHaley Osness

Teens in Bellevue start orchestra to share music, connection with community

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October 23, 2025

Teens in Bellevue start orchestra to share music, connection with community

For Bellevue, Washington, high school siblings John and Grace Yeom, a passion

byHaley Osness

Helping Handbags fundraiser celebrates 20 years

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October 22, 2025

Helping Handbags fundraiser celebrates 20 years

Annual fundraiser has raised millions to support Salvation Army programs in

byKaren Gleason

Help on the Go youth volunteers bring color, music and hope to communities alongside The Salvation Army

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October 21, 2025

Help on the Go youth volunteers bring color, music and hope to communities alongside The Salvation Army

Youth from Help on the Go’s Project Muse create a mural at The Salvation Army

byKaren Gleason

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