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March 2, 2020

Salvation Army responds to downtown Savannah structure fire

The Salvation Army responded to a request from the Chatham Emergency Management

Melania Trump With Group of Children in England

December 5, 2019

First Lady Melania Trump visits The Salvation Army in London

The Salvation Army in Clapton, north-east London, hosted a visit from First Lady

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November 18, 2019

Salvation Army becomes eBay featured charity

The Salvation Army has secured an exclusive placement on eBay as the featured

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November 7, 2019

Ellie Goulding to kick off 129th Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign

Grammy Award-nominated and multi-platinum singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding will

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October 22, 2019

Salvation Army responds swiftly to Dallas tornado

The Salvation Army of North Texas is providing assistance in affected

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October 21, 2019

Salvation Army opposes bill to decriminalize prostitution in D.C.

Thursday’s hearing in front of the District Council’s Public Safety Committee

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October 21, 2019

Salvation Army serves families amid Chicago Teachers Union strike

Union officials reported some progress during weekend talks, but picket lines

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October 16, 2019

Salvation Army serves at site of deadly building collapse in New Orleans

A Hard Rock Hotel building that was under construction in downtown New Orleans

EDS providing relief for Imelda flood victims

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September 26, 2019

Salvation Army continues to help families affected by Imelda

Salvation Army units in Southeast Texas have been out in their respective

Treston Harris and Mother Sitting in New Car He Bought For Her

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September 9, 2019

Salvation Army camp counselor surprises mom with generous gift

Most 15-year-old kids who manage to wrangle up $1,800 might splurge for an Xbox

National Stories

August 27, 2019

What does the ‘retail apocalypse’ mean for The Salvation Army?

Parking spots for Red Kettles have gradually come under threat as the retail

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June 27, 2019

NHQ awards first-ever Echelon grants to budding chapters

New and existing chapters will use the funds to build out their membership

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Salvation Army responds to downtown Savannah structure fire

First Lady Melania Trump visits The Salvation Army in London

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Ellie Goulding to kick off 129th Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign

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Salvation Army opposes bill to decriminalize prostitution in D.C.

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Salvation Army camp counselor surprises mom with generous gift

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Helena volunteer spreads the joy of music throughout community

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