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Learn more about the work of The Salvation Army across the United States.

National Stories

May 20, 2020

Hudsons retire after 45 years of service in The Salvation Army

‘All the slogans and everything else aside, our focus is on others

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May 18, 2020

Salvation Army continues response to Florida wildfires

The Salvation Army is providing hydration, snacks, lunch, and dinner to

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May 6, 2020

Salvation Army survey gauges national feelings of hope

In moments of crisis, The Salvation Army is often the first place people turn to

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May 4, 2020

Budweiser supports Salvation Army nationwide hotline

Rising levels of anxiety, uncertainty and fear resulting from the coronavirus

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May 1, 2020

Giving Tuesday Now provides you chance to give hope

With a gift on Giving Tuesday Now, help The Salvation Army provide critical

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April 23, 2020

NFL Draft-A-Thon team selections benefit The Salvation Army

The Seattle Seahawks, in the Northwest Division, select The Salvation Army as a

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April 9, 2020

NFL 2020 ‘Draft-A-Thon’ to support The Salvation Army’s COVID-19 relief efforts

The NFL is turning its 2020 draft into a three-day fundraiser for The Salvation

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April 1, 2020

The Salvation Army receives $15 million from Lilly Endowment, Inc.

Funds awarded for nationwide COVID-19 response The Salvation Army received $15

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March 30, 2020

Tornado rips through Northeastern Arkansas, Salvation Army responds

An EF-3 tornado touched down in Jonesboro, Arkansas, over the weekend, injuring

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March 13, 2020

NAOC 2020 canceled due to Coronavirus

National leaders canceled the 2020 National Advisory Organizations Conference

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March 5, 2020

Salvation Army responds to tornadoes across Middle Tennessee

Salvation Army staff and volunteers are responding to the devastation left after

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March 2, 2020

Salvation Army chaplains report to site of deadly Milwaukee shooting

Chaplains with The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County are providing emotional

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