Impact Stories

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April 29, 2011

The Salvation Army Continues Response to Deadly Southern Storms

Atlanta, GA – Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) teams are

March 28, 2011

EDS ready to serve

Western Territory Emergency Disaster Services respond to the Japan earthquake

March 18, 2011

Salvation Army Earthquake Response in Japan has to Overcome Weather and Fuel Issues

THE Salvation Army’s earthquake response in Japan is continuing its work

December 14, 2010

Guatemala’s great expectations

Pacaya Volcano erupted in Guatemala in May 2010, spewing lava and ashes in a

December 14, 2010

Guatemala’s great expectations

Salvation Army helps with disaster relief, education and spiritual development

November 4, 2010

Uganda landslide–six months later

On March 1, 2010, a landslide on the slopes of Mount Elgon in eastern Uganda

November 4, 2010

Shelter from the storm

Nine months after the devastating earthquake that killed 230,000, injured more

November 2, 2010

Army in action after New Zealand quake

The Salvation Army continues to meet the needs of earthquake victims

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November 1, 2010

Volcano erupts in Sumatra after 400 years of silence

Salvation Army emergency service personnel assisted thousands of people after

November 1, 2010

Salvation Army volunteer recounts 9/11 experience

The attacks of Sept

EnviRenew Program, The Salvation Army, Katrina.

November 1, 2010

Katrina: 5 years later

In the five years since Hurricane Katrina first made landfall in the Gulf Coast

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November 1, 2010

Support for San Bruno fire survivors

The Salvation Army worked with the community of San Bruno, Calif

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Tehachapi food pantry expands access and choice, earns Gold Certification

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Warm Home Fund partnership helps Washington families facing financial hardship

Impact Stories

The Salvation Army Continues Response to Deadly Southern Storms

EDS ready to serve

Salvation Army Earthquake Response in Japan has to Overcome Weather and Fuel Issues

Guatemala’s great expectations

Guatemala’s great expectations

Uganda landslide–six months later

Shelter from the storm

Army in action after New Zealand quake

Volcano erupts in Sumatra after 400 years of silence

Salvation Army volunteer recounts 9/11 experience

Katrina: 5 years later

Support for San Bruno fire survivors

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