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Salvation Army garden harvest feeds Broomfield families through local partnership

Impact Stories

October 16, 2025

Salvation Army garden harvest feeds Broomfield families through local partnership

Garden grows food for a Colorado community while fostering learning and

byHaley Osness

7 faith-forward trunk ideas for a meaningful trunk-or-treat

Impact Stories

October 14, 2025

7 faith-forward trunk ideas for a meaningful trunk-or-treat

By now, “trunk-or-treat” hardly needs an introduction

byKaren Gleason

Santa Ana Salvation Army shares God's love via a motorhome ministry

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October 9, 2025

Santa Ana Salvation Army shares God’s love via a motorhome ministry

The Santa Ana (California) Temple Corps takes Sunday school beyond the building

byKaren Gleason

Echelon expands in the West as young leaders mobilize to serve communities

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October 7, 2025

Echelon expands in the West as young leaders mobilize to serve communities

Tables lined with school supplies filled the room at The Salvation Army Algeria

byHaley Osness

Artists transform Salvation Army storage bins for shelter fundraiser

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October 6, 2025

Artists transform Salvation Army storage bins for shelter fundraiser

Lafayette Bridge Housing Shelter gets a splash of color as local artists get

byHaley Osness

Salvation Army supports women fighting addiction with new Guam facility

Impact Stories

September 30, 2025

Salvation Army supports women fighting addiction with new Guam facility

Inside the family room at The Salvation Army Guma Famaolo’an Lighthouse Recovery

byHillary Jackson

Delegates 'shine' with creativity and fun at the 2025 Adaptive Retreat

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September 29, 2025

6 ways The Salvation Army encourages play for people of all ages

When you hear the word “play,” you probably think of childhood memories with

byHillary Jackson

Central California volunteer boosts efficiency in Salvation Army disaster response

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September 25, 2025

Central California volunteer boosts efficiency in Salvation Army disaster response

When Bob Bradley retired at 51 following years of running a successful business,

byHillary Jackson

Karaoke plus a hot meal equal a recipe for joy for Club 60 seniors

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September 23, 2025

Karaoke plus a hot meal equal a recipe for joy for Club 60 seniors

The Salvation Army’s Club 60 offers older adults connection, care and purpose

byKaren Gleason

Mattel celebrates 80th birthday with Salvation Army galas for kids and seniors

Impact Stories

September 19, 2025

Mattel celebrates 80th birthday with Salvation Army parties for kids and seniors

The iconic toy company and The Salvation Army celebrate their ongoing

byKaren Gleason

Salvation Army EDS volunteers in action: What it takes and how to help

Impact Stories

September 19, 2025

Salvation Army EDS volunteers in action: What it takes and how to help

When a disaster strikes, The Salvation Army Emergency/Disaster Services (EDS)

byVivian Gatica Lopez

How Salvation Army livestream auctions connect shoppers with secondhand finds

Impact Stories

September 18, 2025

How Salvation Army livestream auctions connect shoppers with secondhand finds

In the back corners of The Salvation Army’s Long Beach and Anaheim, California,

byHaley Osness

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