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January 3, 2020

The top 10 Caring stories of 2019

From moving to an all-digital format to launching The Do Gooders podcast,

ARC Graduates Standing Together in Front of Audience

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November 28, 2019

Stockton ARC increases capacity with merger

Facility made room for more beds, need in the area By Vivian Lopez – The

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November 28, 2019

ARC grad gives back after program ‘found her’

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Outside View of National City ARC Women's Program New Home

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November 28, 2019

National City ARC women’s program finds home in former psychic space

By Hillary Jackson – For years, the San Diego Adult Rehabilitation

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November 17, 2019

This man’s life changed with a bowl of soup

People called him “Boxcar” Davis because he would rob trains of their cargo

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November 7, 2019

This program prevents homelessness by paying the rent

While nearly 600,000 Americans experience homelessness, many others are one

byHillary Jackson

Sunlight Shining Through Trees onto Road

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November 1, 2019

Pulling through when life seems hopeless

At one time or another, we all hit a point where everything seems to be going

byVivian Gatica Lopez

Salvation Army Officer speaking with Fox 40 Anchor

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October 30, 2019

Kincade Fire rolls into 2nd week, Salvation Army continues response

The Salvation Army is continuing to feed Kincade Fire evacuees in Napa, San

Chip Bowl Being Held By Friends on Couch

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October 29, 2019

As more states legalize sports betting, problem gambling concerns arise

Leaders in The Salvation Army identify need for raising public awareness

Picture of William Booth and daughter Evangeline

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October 29, 2019

17 things you didn’t know about the Booth family

You probably have heard that William and Catherine Booth co-founded The

byGeneral John Larsson (Ret.)

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October 28, 2019

ARC grad celebrates 20 years with Salvation Army

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Stockton ARC increases capacity with merger

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Pulling through when life seems hopeless

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ARC grad celebrates 20 years with Salvation Army

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

Helping Handbags fundraiser celebrates 20 years

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

Creating supportive spaces for everyone at The Salvation Army

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

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

Salvation Army garden harvest feeds Broomfield families through local partnership

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

Helping Handbags fundraiser celebrates 20 years

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

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Stockton ARC increases capacity with merger

ARC grad gives back after program ‘found her’

National City ARC women’s program finds home in former psychic space

This man’s life changed with a bowl of soup

This program prevents homelessness by paying the rent

Pulling through when life seems hopeless

Kincade Fire rolls into 2nd week, Salvation Army continues response

As more states legalize sports betting, problem gambling concerns arise

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

Helping Handbags fundraiser celebrates 20 years

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

Creating supportive spaces for everyone at The Salvation Army