Impact Stories

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June 21, 2017

Portugal Salvationists offer assistance after wildfires

Salvationists in Portugal are providing assistance to people affected by

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June 7, 2017

Challenging Evil Podcast: Fair Trade

[divider]Episode 3[/divider] Exploring fair trade and The Salvation Army’s

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June 5, 2017

Addressing a silent epidemic

A recent tragedy in San Bernardino, California, underscores the importance of

byKristin Marguerite Doidge

May 31, 2017

The Salvation Army provides meals after storms in Texas

More than 62,000 residents lost power the following day

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May 30, 2017

Brave comes to Seattle

One-day event reminds girls in foster care of their value By Captain Lisa

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May 28, 2017

Naming, navigating, and reframing depression in the lives of teenagers

“Sometimes I feel like we are just running a hotel and restaurant around here!

byRhett Smith

May 26, 2017

Philippines Salvation Army assists those fleeing fighting

People are leaving Marawi City, seeking refuge in Iligan City

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May 24, 2017

Salvation Army responds to fire in Buffalo

The Salvation Army and members of the American Red Cross Greater Buffalo Chapter

Volunteers pause to pray for the families impacted by the tornadoes that ripped through Wisconsin on May 17

May 22, 2017

Focus pivots to long-term needs for Wisconsin tornado survivors

By Krachel Greenwood – The Salvation Army continues to serve first

May 22, 2017

The Salvation Army supports firefighters battling fire in Bradenton, Florida

More than 30 counties in Florida are suffering from extreme drought

May 18, 2017

The Salvation Army responds to deadly tornado in Oklahoma

Officials stated there were over 3,000 outages throughout the city

May 17, 2017

Salvation Army responds to Wisconsin tornado

For now, gas and electricity have been shut off in the remaining homes as first

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Portugal Salvationists offer assistance after wildfires

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Addressing a silent epidemic

The Salvation Army provides meals after storms in Texas

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Philippines Salvation Army assists those fleeing fighting

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Focus pivots to long-term needs for Wisconsin tornado survivors

The Salvation Army supports firefighters battling fire in Bradenton, Florida

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The ripple effect of joy

Meet the joy spreaders

The Salvation Army and retail partners team up to make fashion more sustainable

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