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August 16, 2017

Salvation Army transgender shelter keys in on safety

Researchers say Georgia now has the country’s fourth-highest percentage of

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August 8, 2017

The Salvation Army aids in missing person search in New York

After four days in the wilderness, the lost hiker was found alive by first

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August 1, 2017

New center will empower change in Ferguson

By Elizabeth Kinzie – The Salvation Army in St

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July 24, 2017

Serving in the line of fire: The Salvation Army’s role in the 1967 Detroit riots

Staffers and volunteers braved violent conditions to serve law enforcement

July 20, 2017

The Salvation Army serves Tennessee community affected by water outages

Officials have warned all customers of the East Sevier County Utility District

July 18, 2017

Salvation Army expands support to flooded areas in Northern Illinois

5,800 structures could ultimately be flooded in Lake County alone, according to

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July 14, 2017

Service at Mississippi plane crash site continues

The Salvation Army has served over 1,000 meals so far

National Stories

July 11, 2017

New plan surfaces to tackle chronic homelessness in Chicago

The Shield of Hope is the newest service under the Army’s Bed and Bread

National Stories

July 5, 2017

Weekly police visits to The Salvation Army build trust among youth

Through a simple game of pick-up basketball or checkers, police officers and

National Stories

June 30, 2017

A veteran’s dream comes true

Salvation Army Center of Hope program in Louisville helps veteran find home

National Stories

June 30, 2017

Meet the National Ambassadors for Holiness

Bill and Diane Ury fill new National Headquarters role To emphasize The

National Stories

June 27, 2017

Buffalo EDS assists 220 first responders and survivors at apartment complex fire

The fire started because of someone smoking on the fourth floor

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