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The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

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Target Back-to-School Shopping Spree in Hollywood

:: VIDEO MESSAGES FROM VOLUNTEERSIn 80 communities across the United States today, Target invited kids to shop for back to school items. More than 2,000 kids were treated to a shopping spree with help from Salvation Army and law enforcement volunteers. Here is a collection of photos from the shopping spree at Target's West Hollywood, California store.

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Make that 500 Lunches To Go!

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The San Diego Union Tribune featured a great story about sixty-one year old Joe Olmos. He took a pay cut to work for The Salvation Army for what seemed like only a temporary job.

Six years later he still works as the head chef at The Salvation Army's central kitchen in San Diego's Linda Vista neighborhood. Olmos and his staff of five produce 500 lunches a day for needy elderly folks across the county.

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