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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

June 15, 2017

Congress inspires USA Central Territory to pursue mission

General leads retirement of Commissioners Paul R

National Stories

June 6, 2017

Rising prescription costs reflected in Human Needs Index

While the need from 2016 stabilized overall, the increases associated with

National Stories

June 5, 2017

The Salvation Army serves in wake of corn mill explosion

By Krachel Greenwood – The Salvation Army partnered with the American Red

May 31, 2017

The Salvation Army provides meals after storms in Texas

More than 62,000 residents lost power the following day

National Stories

May 26, 2017

Salvation Army sends help to North Carolina community after tornado

At least 100 residents have received food or emotional and spiritual care

Volunteers pause to pray for the families impacted by the tornadoes that ripped through Wisconsin on May 17

May 22, 2017

Focus pivots to long-term needs for Wisconsin tornado survivors

By Krachel Greenwood – The Salvation Army continues to serve first

May 22, 2017

The Salvation Army supports firefighters battling fire in Bradenton, Florida

More than 30 counties in Florida are suffering from extreme drought

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A volunteer partnership through Pepperdine University pairs older adults with

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Veteran Community Integration Services program provides housing and employment

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National Stories

New plan surfaces to tackle chronic homelessness in Chicago

Weekly police visits to The Salvation Army build trust among youth

A veteran’s dream comes true

Meet the National Ambassadors for Holiness

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

Congress inspires USA Central Territory to pursue mission

Rising prescription costs reflected in Human Needs Index

The Salvation Army serves in wake of corn mill explosion

The Salvation Army provides meals after storms in Texas

Salvation Army sends help to North Carolina community after tornado

Focus pivots to long-term needs for Wisconsin tornado survivors

The Salvation Army supports firefighters battling fire in Bradenton, Florida

Salvation Army Bible correspondence course helps grow faith behind bars

Service Extension Unit volunteers extend The Salvation Army’s reach

Foster Grandparents make a difference at Salvation Army programs

The Salvation Army helps SoCal veterans find their footing after military service