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.

'Brave' inspires girls in San Diego to build courage and connection

Impact Stories

June 13, 2025

‘Brave’ inspires girls in San Diego to build courage and connection

Annual gathering continues to impact girls 11-18

byHaley Osness

Camp Redwood Glen gives children of farm workers a week of fun

Impact Stories

June 12, 2025

Camp Redwood Glen gives children of farm workers a week of fun

At The Salvation Army Camp Redwood Glen in Scotts Valley, California, staff and

Teen music program helps develop young leaders, musicians in Honolulu

Impact Stories

June 10, 2025

Teen music program helps develop young leaders, musicians in Honolulu

Jasty was locked down in one of the classrooms at his school in Honolulu,

byLori Arnold

Salvation Army doughnut hut a don't miss destination for Alaska travelers

Impact Stories

June 6, 2025

Salvation Army doughnut hut a don’t miss destination for Alaska travelers

Since Lil’ Gen’s doughnut hut began selling hot mini doughnuts in Icy Strait

byHillary Jackson

How the 'Chief's Camp Challenge' boosted youth camp attendance in the West

Impact Stories

June 6, 2025

How the ‘Chief’s Camp Challenge’ boosted youth camp attendance in the West

Summer camp attendance in the Western Territory increased in 2024 thanks to a

byKaren Gleason

How Chico's shoppers help women dress for a new life in Chico, California

Impact Stories

June 5, 2025

How Chico’s shoppers help women dress for a new life in Chico, California

A partnership between the Chico Adult Rehabilitation Program and Chico’s

byKaren Gleason

The Salvation Army boosts community relationships with the help of AI

Impact Stories

June 3, 2025

The Salvation Army boosts community relationships with the help of AI

New technology helps The Salvation Army’s Community Relations and Development

byEmily Truax

New Salvation Army mobile pantry offers rural Oregon families dignity and support

Impact Stories

May 29, 2025

New Salvation Army mobile pantry offers rural Oregon families dignity and support

Washington County, Oregon, is one of three counties that comprise the greater

byLaurel Miller

Homeless to Work participants get extra boost from life skills courses

Impact Stories

May 27, 2025

Homeless to Work participants get extra boost from life skills courses

Work program builds skills and stability

byHillary Jackson

Gardening and hands-on activities help veterans heal from PTSD

Impact Stories

May 22, 2025

Gardening and hands-on activities help veterans heal from PTSD

The Veterans and Family Center offers alternative methods to promote healing

byKaren Gleason

The Salvation Army helps kids remain grounded after a disaster

Impact Stories

May 20, 2025

The Salvation Army helps kids remain grounded after a disaster

The evening of Jan

byKaren Gleason

San Diego volunteers train to respond to disaster 'within a moment's notice'

Impact Stories

May 15, 2025

San Diego volunteers train to respond to disaster ‘within a moment’s notice’

Volunteer trainings help prepare locals for increasing disaster response needs

byHaley Osness

The Latest

From Guatemala to Los Angeles: How a pastor discovered his faith

Growing up on the streets in Guatemala, Major Lex Giron’s childhood was far from

July 10, 2026
4 minute read
Salvation Army livestream auctions connect shoppers with secondhand finds

A new livestream shopping experiment is helping Salvation Army thrift stores

July 9, 2026
5 minute read
How one mother’s search for help led to inspiring hope for others

Once a pantry client, Jacqueline Speer is now helping build a new vision for

July 8, 2026
4 minute read
Club 60 nourishes the body and spirit in community

The Salvation Army in San Diego County offers seniors meals in a welcoming

July 7, 2026
4 minute read

Joy That Moves

Latest Impact StoriesView All

Salvation Army livestream auctions connect shoppers with secondhand finds

How one mother’s search for help led to inspiring hope for others

Club 60 nourishes the body and spirit in community

The ripple effect of joy

Popular Topics

PopularView All

Salvation Army livestream auctions connect shoppers with secondhand finds

How one mother’s search for help led to inspiring hope for others

Club 60 nourishes the body and spirit in community

Impact Stories

‘Brave’ inspires girls in San Diego to build courage and connection

Camp Redwood Glen gives children of farm workers a week of fun

Teen music program helps develop young leaders, musicians in Honolulu

Salvation Army doughnut hut a don’t miss destination for Alaska travelers

How the ‘Chief’s Camp Challenge’ boosted youth camp attendance in the West

How Chico’s shoppers help women dress for a new life in Chico, California

The Salvation Army boosts community relationships with the help of AI

New Salvation Army mobile pantry offers rural Oregon families dignity and support

Homeless to Work participants get extra boost from life skills courses

Gardening and hands-on activities help veterans heal from PTSD

The Salvation Army helps kids remain grounded after a disaster

San Diego volunteers train to respond to disaster ‘within a moment’s notice’

From Guatemala to Los Angeles: How a pastor discovered his faith

Salvation Army livestream auctions connect shoppers with secondhand finds

How one mother’s search for help led to inspiring hope for others

Club 60 nourishes the body and spirit in community