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July 8, 2020

Pandemic-induced ‘eviction avalanche’ comes into focus

The Salvation Army works to get out in front of, and respond to, the looming

byJared McKiernan

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July 2, 2020

Meet the Helpers: Salvation Army officers triple food pantry size in Mesa

Major Cherilee Ramsey is the corps officer in Mesa, Arizona, with her husband,

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June 26, 2020

Everything you need to know about William Booth this Founder’s Day

The Salvation Army celebrates Founders’ Day each year on July 2

byChristin Thieme

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June 22, 2020

A history of social services

It is not just the ideas that define the organization, but the character of the

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June 20, 2020

William Booth: A tribute to the Founder at the centennial of his death

A tribute to the Founder at the centennial of his death

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June 10, 2020

Salvation Army begins to reopen thrift stores after COVID-19 closure

When Pasadena Thrift Store Manager Manuel Hernandez compares the store to the

byHillary Jackson

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June 10, 2020

One year and 56 episodes later: Reflecting on the first season of The Do Gooders Podcast

These days, it seems like we could all use a little inspiration—and a reason to

byKristin Marguerite Doidge

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June 9, 2020

Meet the helpers of this moment

It’s safe to say no one has gone untouched by the coronavirus crisis

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June 5, 2020

Water from the hills, a ‘Doughnut Sweethearts’ excerpt

The following comes from the original journal of one doughnut girl, Alice

byAlice McAllister

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May 26, 2020

Salvation Army begins to reopen thrift stores after COVID-19 closure

By Hillary Jackson– Shoppers may have had to wear masks and keep a distance, but

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May 22, 2020

Meet The Helpers: How an emergency shelter operates day-to-day

Here’s a question: How soon can you turn a gravel, dirt lot into a

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May 22, 2020

Salvation Army team offers ministry of presence in Seattle shelters

Acts of kindness impact clients and staff

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Pandemic-induced ‘eviction avalanche’ comes into focus

Meet the Helpers: Salvation Army officers triple food pantry size in Mesa

Everything you need to know about William Booth this Founder’s Day

A history of social services

William Booth: A tribute to the Founder at the centennial of his death

Salvation Army begins to reopen thrift stores after COVID-19 closure

One year and 56 episodes later: Reflecting on the first season of The Do Gooders Podcast

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Water from the hills, a ‘Doughnut Sweethearts’ excerpt

Salvation Army begins to reopen thrift stores after COVID-19 closure

Meet The Helpers: How an emergency shelter operates day-to-day

Salvation Army team offers ministry of presence in Seattle shelters

Salvation Army Bible correspondence course helps grow faith behind bars

Service Extension Unit volunteers extend The Salvation Army’s reach

Foster Grandparents make a difference at Salvation Army programs

The Salvation Army helps SoCal veterans find their footing after military service