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Holiday traditions aim to bring healing at Anchorage recovery program

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December 20, 2024

Holiday traditions aim to bring healing at Anchorage recovery program

When the 12 days of Christmas arrive at The Salvation Army Clitheroe program in

byHillary Jackson

How The Salvation Army's North Pole brings toys to kids in California

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December 18, 2024

How The Salvation Army’s North Pole brings toys to kids in California

Volunteers and community partners make Christmas merry and bright for kids At

byHaley Osness

In Oregon, shared values keep one volunteer coming back to The Salvation Army

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December 16, 2024

In Oregon, shared values keep one volunteer coming back to The Salvation Army

For Patricia Chipman and her son, volunteering is a family affair

byKaren Gleason

Partnership brings holiday cheer to those in Denver recovery program

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December 13, 2024

Partnership brings holiday cheer to those in Denver recovery program

While the start of the holiday season sparks joy for many, it can be a

byLou Buhl

Phoenix construction firm swoops in to save Christmas for Angel Tree children

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December 11, 2024

Phoenix construction firm swoops in to save Christmas for Angel Tree children—twice

As volunteers took Angel Tree tags off Christmas trees at the Desert Ridge

byHillary Jackson

Golden Angel Tree brings holiday joy to seniors in Salt Lake City care homes

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December 9, 2024

Golden Angel Tree brings holiday joy to seniors in Salt Lake City care homes

The Golden Angel Tree program brings Christmas gifts to seniors in care homes

byHaley Osness

In Sacramento, one Salvation Army officer spreads joy as 'Mr. Christmas'

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December 6, 2024

In Sacramento, one Salvation Army officer spreads joy as ‘Mr. Christmas’

In Northern California, Major Rio Ray aims to spread the spirit of Christmas

byKaren Gleason

Christmas Champion volunteers extend the spirit of giving year-round

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December 2, 2024

Christmas Champion volunteers extend the spirit of giving year-round

This holiday season, Santa’s not the only one making a list and checking it

byHaley Osness

'Thanksgiving Blessing' food boxes help those in Alaska's remote stretches

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November 27, 2024

‘Thanksgiving Blessing’ food boxes help those in Alaska’s remote stretches

In the parking lot of the Little Chapel in Cordova, Alaska, Alaska Divisional

byHillary Jackson

Impact Stories

November 26, 2024

In South LA, a Salvation Army turkey giveaway creates ‘a sense of unity’

Volunteers join in to distribute 1,500 Thanksgiving meals

byHaley Osness

Donor uses closeout sales to help children in need 'feel important'

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November 22, 2024

Donor uses closeout sales to help children in need ‘feel important’

Cindy Goritz provided 500 items of new clothing and shoes she purchased

byLori Arnold

How the Suisun City Kroc Center earned the Best Christian Workplace distinction

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November 21, 2024

How the Suisun City Kroc Center earned the Best Christian Workplace distinction

Employee feedback reflects a workplace culture where staff feel safe, supported

byKaren Gleason

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