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Vote for The Salvation Army in the Schwab Volunteer Week Facebook Video Contest!

20 May 2013

Charles Schwab kicks-off its 10th annual volunteer week with 3,200 employees and executives investing more than 12,000 hours of service. PLUS, Schwab will award a $10,000 grant to the winner of its inaugural Community Services Contest on Facebook, where The Salvation Army is one of four charities in the running to win! (see article for details on how you can help!).

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The Salvation Army Responds to Multiple Locations in Oklahoma Affected by Tornadoes

19 May 2013

Several Salvation Army Emergency Response teams are actively responding to three areas of Oklahoma struck by tornadoes and strong thunderstorms on May 19. The teams, based in Oklahoma and Arkansas, have deployed mobile feeding units and volunteers to assist both tornado survivors and first responders.

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San Francisco Food Charities Come Together for Mock Earthquake Event; Provide 6,000 Meals

15 May 2013

San Francisco's major hunger charities will come together for their first-ever joint disaster planning event, simulating the aftermath of a 7.8 earthquake that has devastated the Bay Area. The event is an opportunity for the organizations to practice providing meals together for the area's most vulnerable populations in the aftermath of a disaster.

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National Salvation Army Week kicks off May 13-19!

13 May 2013

Here at The Salvation Army, this week is an opportunity to celebrate you for your dedication to helping others. The support and compassion of friends like you forms the foundation of everything we do. You make possible a full range of programs and services that address human needs throughout the community. For opening your heart and giving of yourself, we thank you sincerely.

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Salvation Army set to open dental clinic in Modesto

1 May 2013

The Salvation Army hopes to open its dental clinic at its Berberian Homeless Shelter and Transitional Living Center by mid-June. The clinic will provide teeth extractions, fillings, exams and other basics for clients at the army's homeless shelter and two transitional living programs.

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PROFILE: Captain Lisa Smith, manager of the Modesto Berberian Shelter and Transitional Housing Program

22 April 2013

The Modesto Bee recently profiled Captain Lisa Smith who has reached the "one-year" mark in overseeing the local homeless shelter.

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Salvation Army's Historic Role in the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake

18 April 2013

Despite their own losses, The Salvation Army was a major part of the recovery and revival of the City of San Francisco after the 8.25 magnitude earthquake that struck on April 18, 1906. On the 127th anniversary of the "Great Quake of '06" we remember those who put the welfare of others first in the aftermath of this historic disaster.

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Salvation Army Responds to Large Explosion at Chemical Plant in Texas

18 April 2013

The Salvation Army is responding after a large explosion at a fertilizer plant devastated the small city of West, TX, just before 8:00 PM (CDT) Wednesday evening. The Salvation Army quickly mobilized support teams and by midnight had deployed five Emergency Disaster Canteens (mobile kitchens) to the area.

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Salvation Army to Provide Assistance Following Boston Marathon Explosions

15 April 2013

The Salvation Army is providing support to survivors and first responders in Boston, Massachusetts, after two explosions occurred near the Boston Marathon finish line this afternoon. The blasts caused at least two deaths and dozens of injuries for runners and spectators.

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Wells Fargo Team Members Lend a Hand to Salvation Army in San Francisco

12 April 2013

About a dozen team members from Wells Fargo rolled-up their sleeves and helped assemble hygiene kits for the homeless. A recap of that experience was shared with us via Wells Fargo's newsletter.

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