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August 8, 2017

The Salvation Army aids in missing person search in New York

After four days in the wilderness, the lost hiker was found alive by first

July 31, 2017

Salvation Army responds to active shooter standoff in San Francisco

Police received a call about shots fired near Corona Heights Park late last

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July 28, 2017

The Salvation Army continues response to Hawaii condo fire victims

Responders have served over 500 meals and drinks to residents and their

July 20, 2017

The Salvation Army serves Tennessee community affected by water outages

Officials have warned all customers of the East Sevier County Utility District

July 18, 2017

Salvation Army expands support to flooded areas in Northern Illinois

5,800 structures could ultimately be flooded in Lake County alone, according to

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July 17, 2017

Salvation Army to continue military plane crash service throughout investigation

The Salvation Army has provided 1,773 meals, 2,800 drinks, 575 snacks and prayed

July 14, 2017

Montana EDS summit explores resiliency in frontier communities

The Northwest and Intermountain Divisions, in partnership with Territorial

July 13, 2017

Christmas in July benefits people on Skid Row

A Christmas in July Concert featuring Israel and Adrienne Houghton was presented

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June 30, 2017

Soup and hope: every day at 4 am, this truck serves the homeless

Nightly soup run offers a meal, plants a seed

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June 30, 2017

New program hopes to change the narrative on trafficking

The Salvation Army first anti-human trafficking program in Florida that allows

byCaitlin Johnston

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June 30, 2017

Salvation Army expands Oxnard dental clinic

Since 1999, The Salvation Army has operated a free dental clinic to uninsured

byJared McKiernan

June 29, 2017

Goodwin fire activates Emergency Disaster Services team

Firefighters are attempting to contain the fire that started on June 24

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