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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

Prayers for our country

A letter from the Territorial Commander Dear Friends: The events of the past

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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

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