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July 1, 2016

Digital learning takes off

The Salvation Army, EverFi and Target partner to boost after-school learning

byChristin Thieme

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June 28, 2016

Echelon builds pipeline for future Salvation Army supporters

New chapters of the young pros auxiliary emerge across the country to bolster

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June 27, 2016

Salvation Army steps up response to ‘unprecedented’ West Virginia flooding

Historic disaster comes in a year already marked by an abnormally high number of

Perceptions of poverty shows discrepancies between public opinion and need

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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

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

National Stories

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

National Stories

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

National Stories

May 20, 2016

Salvation Army responds to water contamination in West Virginia

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

National Stories

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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Devastating flash floods hit West Virginia overnight

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