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Learn more about the biggest issues faced by communities today and how you can get involved with a variety of stories and articles about impact.

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April 6, 2020

How to help The Salvation Army respond to COVID-19

In recent weeks, many Americans have been asked to shelter at home and social

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April 1, 2020

Fifty Sandwiches founder aims to humanize homelessness through new book

By Justin Doering– An estimated 3

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April 1, 2020

Need someone to talk to? Call The Salvation Army’s national hotline.

If you’re scared, lonely or dealing with uncertainty, dial 844-458-HOPE (4673)

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March 30, 2020

‘Silver Line’ offers voice of encouragement for seniors

The Western Territory sent a card to some 3,000 residents of The Salvation

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March 30, 2020

Salvation Army Kona Corps pier ministry gets an upgrade

Corps’ feeding outreach grows thanks to local partnerships

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March 28, 2020

How to respond positively when you’re feeling empty

By Patrick Lyons, Captain– If you’re a relief worker—and if you’re in The

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March 28, 2020

Isabella Shake receives The Salvation Army William Booth Award

Isabella Shake receives national award

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March 28, 2020

Back on My Feet has ARC running

Program combats addiction with exercise By Hillary Jackson – Before the

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March 27, 2020

Street Level van outreach gets people off the streets, into permanent housing

Implementing ‘The Way Out’ in Washington’s King County When the Street Level van

byKaren Gleason

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March 26, 2020

How to apply psychological first aid

By Patrick Lyons, Captain – Most of us are familiar with first aid and CPR

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March 23, 2020

Salvation Army stores pause retail operations to focus on most need

Store locations will remain open to accept donations that help meet immediate

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March 20, 2020

10 ways The Salvation Army is helping now amid coronavirus pandemic

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Salvation Army continues to house the

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How to help The Salvation Army respond to COVID-19

Fifty Sandwiches founder aims to humanize homelessness through new book

Need someone to talk to? Call The Salvation Army’s national hotline.

‘Silver Line’ offers voice of encouragement for seniors

Salvation Army Kona Corps pier ministry gets an upgrade

How to respond positively when you’re feeling empty

Isabella Shake receives The Salvation Army William Booth Award

Back on My Feet has ARC running

Street Level van outreach gets people off the streets, into permanent housing

How to apply psychological first aid

Salvation Army stores pause retail operations to focus on most need

10 ways The Salvation Army is helping now amid coronavirus pandemic

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