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In Portland, new Salvation Army shelters offer warm places to sleep

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February 6, 2025

In Portland, new Salvation Army shelters offer warm places to sleep

The Salvation Army partners with local governments to open a pair of shelters in

byKaren Gleason

Salvation Army brings support and aid to Pasadena Wildfire Resource Hub

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February 5, 2025

Salvation Army brings support and aid to Pasadena Wildfire Resource Hub

The Salvation Army joins a multi-agency Wildfire Resource Hub in Pasadena to

byHaley Osness

From U.S. Army soldier to Salvation Army officer: how one man found a new purpose

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February 4, 2025

From U.S. Marine to Salvation Army officer: how one man found a new purpose

After rediscovering his faith, Captain Yonathan Escobar traded his U

byHaley Osness

How a Salvation Army bellringer went from living in his car to spreading kettle cheer

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January 30, 2025

How a Salvation Army bellringer went from living in his car to spreading kettle cheer

The familiar sound rings in your ears—a Salvation Army bellringer stands outside

byDoriean Stevenson

Job skills workshop paves the way to self-sufficiency in Missoula

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January 28, 2025

Job skills workshop paves the way to self-sufficiency in Missoula

At 60, David Filori found himself homeless in Missoula, Montana

byHaley Osness

Territorial Director of Volunteer Engagement aims to keep opportunities 'relevant'

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January 28, 2025

Q&A: Territorial Director of Volunteer Engagement aims to keep opportunities ‘relevant’

It’s simple: The Salvation Army couldn’t meet the millions of human needs it

byHillary Jackson

Partnership helps Arizonans not have to decide between power and their bills

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January 23, 2025

Partnership helps Arizonans not have to decide between power and their bills

A partnership between Tucson Electric Power and The Salvation Army supports

byKelly Dawson

Last living Salvation Army Brigadier honored for 75 years of service

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January 22, 2025

Last living Salvation Army Brigadier honored for 75 years of service

94-year-old Vivian Rodriguera says, “If you have breath, you have work to do

byKaren Gleason

How Uber credits are helping people at the Kroc Center in San Francisco

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January 21, 2025

How Uber credits are helping people at the Kroc Center in San Francisco

Uber vouchers help clients and staff travel safely and efficiently to important

byKaren Gleason

Salvation Army spreads hope to survivors of Southern California wildfires

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January 14, 2025

Salvation Army spreads hope to survivors of Southern California wildfires

As The Salvation Army’s Emergency/Disaster Services vehicles deploy throughout

Tucson Advisory Council Life Member aims to make ‘each person feel special’

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January 14, 2025

Tucson Advisory Council Life Member aims to make ‘each person feel special’

Donal Drayne spent much of his career catering to high-end clients at one of

byLori Arnold

Salvation Army responds as wildfires burn in So Cal

Impact Stories

January 9, 2025

Salvation Army responds as wildfires burn in So Cal

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