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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.

ARC beneficiaries serve meals and strengthen purpose after California wildfires

Impact Stories

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

Impact Stories

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

Impact Stories

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

How the Pocatello Salvation Army is bringing people in from the cold

Impact Stories

February 18, 2025

How the Pocatello Salvation Army is bringing people in from the cold

Pocatello Outpost opens a daytime warming shelter during record cold

byKaren Gleason

With Walmart's help, The Salvation Army reached more families in needs last Christmas

Impact Stories

February 14, 2025

With Walmart’s help, The Salvation Army reached more families in need last Christmas

A seemingly unending array of gift bags and packages wrapped in black and white

byHillary Jackson

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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

How the Pocatello Salvation Army is bringing people in from the cold

With Walmart’s help, The Salvation Army reached more families in need last Christmas

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