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Perceptions of poverty shows discrepancies between public opinion and need

National Stories

June 25, 2016

Perceptions of poverty shows discrepancies between public opinion and need

Recent online poll shows discrepancies between public opinion and actual need

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June 24, 2016

Devastating flash floods hit West Virginia overnight

At least 44 out of the state’s 55 counties have declared a state of emergency

June 14, 2016

The Salvation Army completes national search and rescue fleet

Partnership with Polaris creates 53-vehicle fleet valued at $1

As Florida reeled from a mass shooting June 12, The Salvation Army supported first responders.

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June 13, 2016

Reflecting on service in Orlando

Area commander shares his perspective By Ted Morris, Major – Our emergency

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May 31, 2016

Salvation Army steps up response as severe weather batters Texas

Heavy rains and tornados return in a year already marked by an unusually high

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May 27, 2016

Salvation Army responds to severe weather in Texas

Another round of record-setting rains brings floods and tornados The Salvation

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May 24, 2016

Strengthening ties with state lawmakers

Legislative breakfast provides a forum for New Hampshire Army to tell its story

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May 20, 2016

Salvation Army responds to water contamination in West Virginia

“Do Not Drink” advisory may remain in effect for weeks

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May 5, 2016

General visits Southern Territory

International leaders General André and Commissioner Silvia Cox attended the

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May 4, 2016

New social justice research center partners with university

Modeled after a similar project in New Zealand, the center will address human

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May 3, 2016

William Booth Legal Aid Clinic serves low-income Detroiters

The only Salvation Army legal aid clinic in the U

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April 27, 2016

Salvation Army awards exceptional people at NAOC

Since 1999, the Evangeline Booth Award has been presented to those with her

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