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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.

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

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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

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June 28, 2017

Breaking our unconscious bias

Color blindness has rarely been about not seeing differences, but about how we

byKaren Young

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June 28, 2017

Moving from performance to purpose in youth sports

Millions of youth devote a substantial amount of their childhood to sports

byBenjamin J. Houltberg

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June 26, 2017

What happens to donations The Salvation Army can’t use?

Diverting waste continues to help fund The Salvation Army’s residential recovery

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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

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The Salvation Army serves Tennessee community affected by water outages

Salvation Army expands support to flooded areas in Northern Illinois

Salvation Army to continue military plane crash service throughout investigation

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

New program hopes to change the narrative on trafficking

Salvation Army expands Oxnard dental clinic

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Moving from performance to purpose in youth sports

What happens to donations The Salvation Army can’t use?

Portugal Salvationists offer assistance after wildfires

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Building a community where recovery can grow

Chaplains bring emotional and spiritual support to Silvercrest senior communities

ARC alumnus builds connection on the streets, at the corps and beyond

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