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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.

How one woman found a way to support Hospice patients in Mesquite, Nevada

Impact Stories

March 31, 2023

How one woman found a way to support hospice patients in Mesquite, Nevada

When Shawnanna “Starr” Flores went through a recent loss, she became inspired to

byKristin Marguerite Doidge

Donor uses charitable remainder trust to do 'something worthwhile' for community

Impact Stories

March 31, 2023

Donor uses charitable remainder trust to do ‘something worthwhile’ for community

Margaret Chou was looking for a way to generate income for her and her husband,

byVivian Gatica Lopez

Career change brings once police chief to The Salvation Army

Impact Stories

March 29, 2023

Career change brings once police chief to The Salvation Army

Southern California Salvation Army has a new Deputy Director of Preparedness

byHaley Osness

In Alaska, a volunteer breaks down barriers at Salvation Army food pantry

Impact Stories

March 22, 2023

In Alaska, a volunteer breaks down barriers at Salvation Army food pantry

After the pandemic sidelined his career, Scott Glaze volunteers more at The

byCaramie Petrowsky

Conference delegates give up life's hurry and step into rhythm with God

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March 20, 2023

Creative arts delegates give up life’s hurry and step into rhythm with God

Attendees to the 2023 Western Territorial Creative Arts Conference grow their

byKaren Gleason

Advisory Board member is committed to helping The Salvation Army help others

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March 15, 2023

Advisory Board member is committed to helping The Salvation Army help others

Portland radio personality Crystal Thornton actively serves on the Portland

byKaren Gleason

How the Gem State Falcons found more than a gym at The Salvation Army

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March 10, 2023

How the Gem State Falcons found more than a gym at The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army in Boise partners with Idaho’s first wheelchair

byKaren Gleason

San Diego volunteer helps others 'feel the love of the Kroc community'

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March 8, 2023

San Diego volunteer helps others ‘feel the love of the Kroc community’

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020, Gail Muncie lost her volunteer

byKaren Gleason

After receiving generosity at Christmas, volunteer gives back with The Salvation Army

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March 3, 2023

After receiving generosity at Christmas, volunteer gives back with The Salvation Army

Emma Casebolt waved her arms and laughed with joy as she directed traffic at the

bySeana Scott

In Alaska, a Salvation Army officer attends unaccompanied funerals for veterans

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March 1, 2023

In Alaska, a Salvation Army officer attends unaccompanied funerals for veterans

Soon after arriving in Anchorage, Alaska, in 2017, Salvation Army Anchorage

byVivian Gatica Lopez

Mission of The Salvation Army's camping ministry sole focus of award recipient

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February 24, 2023

Mission of The Salvation Army’s camping ministry sole focus of award recipient

Each summer, The Salvation Army welcomes thousands of children across the U

byHillary Jackson

LA Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman helps out at The Salvation Army

Impact Stories

February 22, 2023

LA Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman helps out at The Salvation Army

Food distribution event at the Long Beach Red Shield kicks off the annual

byKaren Gleason

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