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.

Another tool in The Salvation Army's disaster response? Ham radio

Impact Stories

April 1, 2025

Another tool in The Salvation Army’s disaster response? Ham radio

A dedicated ham radio room at The Salvation Army Petaluma (California) Corps

byKelly Dawson

Confidence and creativity shine through music lessons at the Anaheim Red Shield

Impact Stories

March 27, 2025

Confidence and creativity shine through music lessons at the Anaheim Red Shield

The Freer Forte music program offers affordable lessons that help kids develop

byHaley Osness

ARC beneficiaries serve meals and strengthen purpose after California wildfires

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March 25, 2025

ARC beneficiaries serve meals and strengthen purpose after California wildfires

While on the path to recovery, men from The Salvation Army Santa Monica ARC

byHaley Osness

Kroc Center's Teen Drop-In Center offers teens a safe option in a tough neighborhood

Impact Stories

March 20, 2025

Kroc Center’s Teen Drop-In Center offers teens a safe option in a tough neighborhood

San Francisco Kroc Center meets a community need, providing space for youth to

byKaren Gleason

At HOPE Village, people find support for sustainable change

Impact Stories

March 18, 2025

At HOPE Village, people find support for sustainable change

Now in its third year of operation, the tiny home community aims to help those

byHillary Jackson

The Salvation Army provides vital support amid Seattle’s freezing winter

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March 14, 2025

The Salvation Army provides vital support amid Seattle’s freezing winter

During Seattle’s freezing winter, The Salvation Army opened warming

byHaley Osness

The Salvation Army and AmeriCorps combat rural homelessness in Southern Oregon

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March 11, 2025

The Salvation Army and AmeriCorps combat rural homelessness in Southern Oregon

Grant provides funding for services in Grants Pass and Medford

byKaren Gleason

Faith and support guide one man’s journey to recovery, inspires him to help others

Impact Stories

March 6, 2025

Faith and support guide one man’s journey to recovery, inspires him to help others

After struggling with alcohol addiction and hitting rock bottom, Alex Uhl found

byHaley Osness

At The Salvation Army Harbor Light, one man discovers 'recovery could be beautiful'

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March 4, 2025

At The Salvation Army Harbor Light, one man discovers ‘recovery could be beautiful’

The Harbor Light is part of The Way Out, The Salvation Army’s initiative to

byKaren Gleason

Mother-daughter volunteering duo provides translation at The Salvation Army

Impact Stories

February 27, 2025

Mother-daughter volunteering duo provides translation at The Salvation Army

Volunteering is their love language

byLori Arnold

Rebuilding Hope: How the Santa Monica Hope Team brings compassion and support

Impact Stories

February 25, 2025

Rebuilding Hope: How the Santa Monica Hope Team brings compassion and support

The Salvation Army is helping people experiencing homelessness with outreach,

byHaley Osness

Others Award recipient 'connects the dots' for good in Las Vegas

Impact Stories

February 20, 2025

Others Award recipient ‘connects the dots’ for good in Las Vegas

When Majors Harold and Magaly Laubach, Divisional Secretaries for Clark County,

byHillary Jackson

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Another tool in The Salvation Army’s disaster response? Ham radio

Confidence and creativity shine through music lessons at the Anaheim Red Shield

ARC beneficiaries serve meals and strengthen purpose after California wildfires

Kroc Center’s Teen Drop-In Center offers teens a safe option in a tough neighborhood

At HOPE Village, people find support for sustainable change

The Salvation Army provides vital support amid Seattle’s freezing winter

The Salvation Army and AmeriCorps combat rural homelessness in Southern Oregon

Faith and support guide one man’s journey to recovery, inspires him to help others

At The Salvation Army Harbor Light, one man discovers ‘recovery could be beautiful’

Mother-daughter volunteering duo provides translation at The Salvation Army

Rebuilding Hope: How the Santa Monica Hope Team brings compassion and support

Others Award recipient ‘connects the dots’ for good in Las Vegas

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