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Teen brothers donate $800 to feed the unsheltered in Tucson

Impact Stories

August 20, 2025

Teen brothers donate $800 to feed the unsheltered in Tucson

Kindness can be contagious

byCaramie Petrowsky

Decline in overdose deaths points to hopeful trend in fentanyl crisis

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August 19, 2025

Decline in overdose deaths points to hopeful trend in fentanyl crisis

The Salvation Army’s three-pronged approach aligns with factors driving

byHaley Osness

First 'Brave' camp aims to empower young women in Alaska

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August 14, 2025

First ‘Brave’ camp aims to empower young women in Alaska

This summer, 18 young women came to The Salvation Army Alaska Division’s King’s

Walmart helps hardworking families prepare for back to school in Denver

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August 13, 2025

Walmart helps hardworking families prepare for back to school in Denver

Inside The Salvation Army Distribution Center in Aurora, Colorado, two teams of

byHillary Jackson

3 key ways The Salvation Army gives kids 'a place to be themselves'

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August 11, 2025

3 key ways The Salvation Army gives kids ‘a place to be themselves’

Amid the relentless buzz of smartphones, social media and daily distractions,

byHaley Osness

Salvation Army Teen vs. Wild camp embraces Alaska's natural beauty for adventure

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August 7, 2025

Salvation Army Teen vs. Wild camp embraces Alaska’s natural beauty for adventure

If you drive through certain stretches of Alaska during the summer, you might

byHillary Jackson

Day care center lifts burden from working parents in Los Angeles

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August 5, 2025

Day care center lifts burden from working parents in Los Angeles

The Salvation Army’s Los Angeles facility provides crucial support for

byHillary Jackson

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August 1, 2025

AT&T laptop giveaway boosts learning and connection for Long Beach students

Excitement buzzed through The Salvation Army Long Beach (California) Red Shield

byHaley Osness

Blue Shield volunteers step up with The Salvation Army to serve those in need

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August 1, 2025

Blue Shield volunteers step up with The Salvation Army to serve those in need

Employees contribute over 300 volunteer hours during a three-day event dedicated

byKaren Gleason

Alumnus honored for growing Long Beach ARC alumni community

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August 1, 2025

Alumnus honored for growing Long Beach ARC alumni community

Dennis Kopczak attended The Salvation Army’s Night of Hope fundraising event in

byHaley Osness

9 ways The Salvation Army responds to homelessness in the Western US

Impact Stories

July 29, 2025

9 ways The Salvation Army responds to homelessness in the Western US

How 14,803 Salvation Army beds each night translates to real human impact from

5 ways camp helps kids grow and offers parents peace of mind

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July 24, 2025

5 ways camp helps kids grow and offers parents peace of mind

Across The Salvation Army Western Territory, summer camp transforms thousands of

byKaren Gleason

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