the Salvation Army

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: an international Christian group that helps poor people

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Her generous donations to children’s hospitals, conservation efforts, the Salvation Army, college scholarships and more earned her the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy in 2022. — Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 Families who demonstrate significant financial need could be eligible for support through the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary’s small scholarship fund, Wiley said. — Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026 Dale Bannon, the National Community Relations & Development Secretary of the Salvation Army, tells Rolling Stone that the late country singer made multiple private donations to the Salvation Army throughout her life. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2026 The grocery chain also plans to donate $1,000 to the Salvation Army for every sack by the Cowboys’ defense during the regular season, for a total commitment of up to $50,000. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Salvation Army

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