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.

Alaska Salvation Army helps stranded seasonal workers get home

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September 22, 2023

Alaska Salvation Army helps stranded seasonal workers get home

When a seasonal job falls through, and the housing with it, The Salvation Army’s

byKaren Gleason

Quilts bring 'hug' of encouragement to men at Joseph McFee center

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September 20, 2023

Quilts bring ‘hug’ of encouragement to men at Joseph McFee center

Members of the San Francisco Quilters Guild saw a television news story in July

byHillary Jackson

In Colorado Springs, The Salvation Army keeps unhoused families together

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September 18, 2023

In Colorado Springs, The Salvation Army keeps unhoused families together

After two family shelters in Colorado Springs, Colorado, closed in rapid

How the Salem Kroc Center helps youth move from stuck to unstoppable

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September 14, 2023

How the Salem Kroc Center helps youth move from stuck to unstoppable

Partnering with author Bonnie Milletto, the Kroc Center launches the “Been

byKaren Gleason

How The Salvation Army restores dignity at the Veterans and Family Center

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September 11, 2023

How The Salvation Army restores dignity at the Veterans and Family Center

Renovations boost the healing environment at the Veterans and Family Center in

byKaren Gleason

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September 8, 2023

Pathway of Hope initiative gives one Reno family reason to have faith

It all started with a conversation

byKristin Marguerite Doidge

How one man gives and receives as a driver for The Salvation Army

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September 7, 2023

How one man gives and receives as a driver for The Salvation Army

Donnie Smith found more than a driving job at the Reno Salvation Army

byKaren Gleason

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August 31, 2023

In recovery for the long-haul

Woman finds recovery—and a new life—with the help of The Salvation Army Las

byLaurel Miller

How The Salvation Army Spokane’s Backpacks for Kids event harnesses community and connection

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August 28, 2023

How The Salvation Army Spokane’s Backpacks for Kids event harnesses community and connection

100 volunteers and staff gathered at The Salvation Army Spokane Citadel Corps to

byHaley Osness

How the Vail Valley Salvation Army Community Garden cultivates wellness and connection

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August 25, 2023

How The Salvation Army’s Community Garden cultivates wellness and connection in Vail Valley

The Salvation Army, Vail Service Extension is growing local connections and

byHaley Osness

Salvation Army serving as primary feeding organization following Maui fire

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August 24, 2023

Salvation Army serving as primary feeding organization following Maui fire

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