Impact Stories

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October 8, 2019

Google gives $1M to Seattle’s ‘Way Out’ efforts

Donation the third gift from tech giant to The Salvation Army The Salvation Army

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September 25, 2019

Harvesting produce, spreading hope

The Centralia (Washington) Corps restores and renames its community garden

Waves crashing at the bottom of the Golden Gate Bridge

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September 25, 2019

5 ways to care about homelessness in San Francisco

In January 2019, more than 8,000 people were experiencing homelessness in San

byHillary Jackson

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September 24, 2019

New Horticultural Therapy adopted to address mental health in Vail Valley

The new program will consist of therapeutic workshops, classes, support groups

byVivian Gatica Lopez

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September 23, 2019

Salvation Army appoints new leaders of West’s rehabilitation programs

Majors Dina and Henry Graciani to lead as of Oct

Workers inside Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center

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September 23, 2019

How The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Centers work

Every day in America, over 6,500 people are hospitalized for substance abuse

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September 13, 2019

Salvation Army publicly announces effort to double impact on homelessness

By Christin Thieme – The Salvation Army hosted city officials, local

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September 12, 2019

Salvation Army reopens Torrance thrift store

By Hillary Jackson – The Salvation Army reopened its Torrance (California)

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September 12, 2019

How does The Salvation Army use your money after a disaster?

We’ve entered a new era of catastrophes

byJared McKiernan

Veteran with army boots next to him in civilian clothes

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September 5, 2019

The Salvation Army is helping veterans find purpose at work

Many veterans know finding “the job” is just the beginning

byKristin Marguerite Doidge

Emergency Disaster Services distribute supplies from EDS van

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August 29, 2019

Hurricane Dorian on a beeline to Florida, Salvation Army prepares

Puerto Rico was spared the brunt of Hurricane Dorian’s impact, while the U

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August 28, 2019

Google gives Salvation Army $1.5M to fight homelessness in Bay Area

The Salvation Army Golden State Division received a $1

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Impact Stories

Google gives $1M to Seattle’s ‘Way Out’ efforts

Harvesting produce, spreading hope

5 ways to care about homelessness in San Francisco

New Horticultural Therapy adopted to address mental health in Vail Valley

Salvation Army appoints new leaders of West’s rehabilitation programs

How The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Centers work

Salvation Army publicly announces effort to double impact on homelessness

Salvation Army reopens Torrance thrift store

How does The Salvation Army use your money after a disaster?

The Salvation Army is helping veterans find purpose at work

Hurricane Dorian on a beeline to Florida, Salvation Army prepares

Google gives Salvation Army $1.5M to fight homelessness in Bay Area

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