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December 22, 2017

Salvation Army holds homeless memorial service

There is no official tracking of homeless deaths in many communities

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December 18, 2017

Congressional bill could reshape giving

The “Universal Charitable Giving Act” may alter the future of tax incentives on

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November 14, 2017

Thomas Rhett to kick off 127th Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign

The campaign has rasied nearly $2

Florida Governor Rick Scott honors Salvation Army volunteers

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November 8, 2017

Florida Governor Rick Scott honors Salvation Army volunteers

By Jessica Geib – Two Salvation Army volunteers have been honored by

Salvation Army responds to Sutherland Springs shooting

November 6, 2017

Salvation Army serves Sutherland Springs community after shooting

Officers and staff from The Salvation Army in San Antonio were deployed to

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October 27, 2017

Echelon leaders eye scale-up

Newly formed Echelon National Leadership Council unites chapter leaders to share

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October 18, 2017

Salvation Army welcomes Puerto Rican evacuees to Florida

Meanwhile, officials continue to help families across the state recover from

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October 2, 2017

Puerto Rico help continues despite shortages

With a permanent footprint in the affected communities, The Salvation Army will

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September 5, 2017

The Salvation Army preps for Irma

The now Category 5 hurricane is expected to sweep over the Eastern Caribbean

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August 28, 2017

The Salvation Army responds to catastrophic flooding in Texas

Continued rainfall from Hurricane Harvey presents extreme danger to the Gulf

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August 17, 2017

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Salvation Army holds homeless memorial service

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Echelon leaders eye scale-up

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