Impact Stories

Learn more about the biggest issues faced by communities today and how you can get involved with a variety of stories and articles about impact.

March 13, 2014

Salvation Army is on the scene after fatal explosion

The Army partners with Red Cross to provide aid after two buildings collapse in

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March 13, 2014

A run toward recovery

Sarah Lewis lived an active lifestyle

byRon McKinney

February 5, 2014

Tragedy strikes in Argentina

Nine first responders are dead after trying to put out a fire at a warehouse in

January 30, 2014

Southern Territory assists after unusual weather

As unusually severe winter weather sweeps across the southern states of the

January 29, 2014

Salvation Army helps first responders, stranded motorists

By Lareeca Rucker – The Salvation Army is assisting first responders today

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January 23, 2014

“Count Me In” set for October

Planning committee expects 5,000 attendees By Jared McKiernan The Salvation Army

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December 20, 2013

Amazon.com donates bikes to The Salvation Army

Company surprises Northwest Division in time for the Army’s annual toy

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December 10, 2013

Substituting compassion for consumption

By Karen Gleason It’s a conspiracy—a holiday conspiracy—and the more

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November 15, 2013

Salvation Army in The Philippines Broadens Emergency Response

With the mass transport of relief supplies to the typhoon-devastated city

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November 11, 2013

Philippines still determining damage

Salvation Army responding to typhoon-ravaged islands Survivors of the

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November 5, 2013

A CALL to avert crisis

By Buffy Lincoln Australia’s Salvo Care Line—a Salvation Army ministry

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November 5, 2013

Online Red Kettle is live

Be a fundraiser for the Army this Christmas

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Tehachapi food pantry expands access and choice, earns Gold Certification

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Salvation Army is on the scene after fatal explosion

A run toward recovery

Tragedy strikes in Argentina

Southern Territory assists after unusual weather

Salvation Army helps first responders, stranded motorists

“Count Me In” set for October

Amazon.com donates bikes to The Salvation Army

Substituting compassion for consumption

Salvation Army in The Philippines Broadens Emergency Response

Philippines still determining damage

A CALL to avert crisis

Online Red Kettle is live

Tehachapi food pantry expands access and choice, earns Gold Certification

Ministry at the edge of the world: Living and serving on the island of Saipan

Behind the scenes: How Salvation Army staff identify valuable donations to support rehabilitation

Pathway of Hope helps Afghan family build a new life in America