Impact Stories

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August 1, 2024

Partnership delivers pillows for better sleep for Denver shelter guests

The Salvation Army in Denver partners with startup Parallel Sleep to provide

byHaley Osness

Salvation Army shares the power of prayer at San Francisco Pride

Impact Stories

July 31, 2024

Salvation Army shares the power of prayer at San Francisco Pride

Captain Erin Wikle gives her first-person account of The Salvation Army’s

byErin L. Wikle, Captain

How The Salvation Army is helping unhoused older adults

Impact Stories

July 30, 2024

Shelter for seniors: How The Salvation Army is helping unhoused older adults

Desiree Carvalho never saw it coming

byKaren Gleason

AT&T grant aims to bridge digital divide for youth in San Gabriel

Impact Stories

July 29, 2024

AT&T grant aims to bridge digital divide for youth in San Gabriel

Imagine living your day-to-day life without internet access

byHillary Jackson

Salvation Army volunteer a 'survivor and first responder' in New Mexico wildfires

Impact Stories

July 25, 2024

Salvation Army volunteer a ‘survivor and first responder’ in New Mexico wildfires

The Southfork and Salt fires converged June 17 on the small mountain resort town

In a disaster-prone era, Salvation Army responders say preparation is key

Impact Stories

July 23, 2024

In a disaster-prone era, Salvation Army responders say preparation is key

If there were a single adjective to describe disasters of recent memory, it

byKelly Dawson

Albuquerque senior serves local Salvation Army

Impact Stories

July 18, 2024

Albuquerque senior serves local Salvation Army

In Albuquerque, New Mexico, The Salvation Army’s affordable apartment community

byHannah Larson

The Salvation Army’s workforce development efforts fuel recovery and stability

Impact Stories

July 16, 2024

A fresh start: The Salvation Army’s workforce development efforts fuel recovery and stability

“With hard work and perseverance anybody can change their circumstances,” said

byLou Buhl

Design students transform old clothes into new treasures with The Salvation Army

Impact Stories

July 11, 2024

Design students transform old clothes into new treasures with The Salvation Army

Music blared at a Santa Monica (California) College courtyard in mid-June,

byEmily Truax

Caring Magazine Volume 28 is here! Read ‘Grace Uncovered’

Impact Stories

July 10, 2024

Caring Magazine Volume 28 is here! Read ‘Grace Uncovered’

Caring Magazine Volume 28: “Grace Uncovered” has arrived!

In Maui, The Salvation Army navigates community healing after Lahaina fires

Impact Stories

July 9, 2024

In Maui, The Salvation Army navigates community healing after Lahaina fires

Inside Envoy Kevin Nagasaki’s garage is a Salvation Army thrift store sign

byHillary Jackson

The Salem Salvation Army Kroc Center kitchen is feeding the community

Impact Stories

July 2, 2024

The Salem Salvation Army Kroc Center kitchen is feeding the community

Since the 2020 Oregon wildfires, Chef Greggery Peterson and his team have been

byKaren Gleason

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Partnership delivers pillows for better sleep for Denver shelter guests

Salvation Army shares the power of prayer at San Francisco Pride

Shelter for seniors: How The Salvation Army is helping unhoused older adults

AT&T grant aims to bridge digital divide for youth in San Gabriel

Salvation Army volunteer a ‘survivor and first responder’ in New Mexico wildfires

In a disaster-prone era, Salvation Army responders say preparation is key

Albuquerque senior serves local Salvation Army

A fresh start: The Salvation Army’s workforce development efforts fuel recovery and stability

Design students transform old clothes into new treasures with The Salvation Army

Caring Magazine Volume 28 is here! Read ‘Grace Uncovered’

In Maui, The Salvation Army navigates community healing after Lahaina fires

The Salem Salvation Army Kroc Center kitchen is feeding the community

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