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.

Impact Stories

April 20, 2013

An interview with Jamie Tworkowski

Jamie Tworkowski wrote a story, “To Write Love On Her Arms” about Renee, a

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April 20, 2013

Brewing Hope

Vu Pham Hoang, 28, grew up on a coffee farm in Pleiku

byChristin Thieme

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April 9, 2013

Army receives needed mobile canteens

New vehicle is donated just in time for tornado season

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April 9, 2013

Sometimes, you can go home again

ARC beneficiary revisits innocence of his childhood

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March 22, 2013

The Global Hunger Expedition

Salvationists create new organization to combat hunger

byBob Poff

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December 30, 2012

Trash bags, duct tape and fashion

Gala raises money for Salvation Army homeless shelters Fashion-forward

byBecky Kreienkamp

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December 23, 2012

Fundraisers get creative

Twin Cities Salvation Army attract record participation The MOST Amazing Race

byJeff Olsen

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December 11, 2012

This Christmas, we can change the culture

Impacting society on the true meaning of the holiday season By Phil Cooke

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December 10, 2012

Salvation Army Raises Awareness for People in Need with 2nd Annual World Record Bell-Ringing Contest

Volunteer Bell-Ringers Attempt to Ring For More Than 60 Hours Contest Can

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October 24, 2012

ARC-Corps Connection Initiative

Western Territory aims to connect 22 ARCs with corps By Derek

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October 21, 2012

Shelter from violence

With no identifying signs and a large gate, a Florida domestic violence shelter

byDulcinea N. Cuellar

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An interview with Jamie Tworkowski

Brewing Hope

Army receives needed mobile canteens

Sometimes, you can go home again

The Global Hunger Expedition

Trash bags, duct tape and fashion

Fundraisers get creative

This Christmas, we can change the culture

Salvation Army Raises Awareness for People in Need with 2nd Annual World Record Bell-Ringing Contest

ARC-Corps Connection Initiative

Shelter from violence

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

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Tehachapi food pantry expands access and choice, earns Gold Certification

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

Warm Home Fund partnership helps Washington families facing financial hardship

Tehachapi food pantry expands access and choice, earns Gold Certification

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

Warm Home Fund partnership helps Washington families facing financial hardship

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Brewing Hope

Army receives needed mobile canteens

Sometimes, you can go home again

The Global Hunger Expedition

Alaska fights human trafficking

Trash bags, duct tape and fashion

Fundraisers get creative

This Christmas, we can change the culture

Salvation Army Raises Awareness for People in Need with 2nd Annual World Record Bell-Ringing Contest

ARC-Corps Connection Initiative

Shelter from violence

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