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.

Advocates help domestic violence survivors find safety, healing

Impact Stories

August 14, 2023

Advocates help domestic violence survivors find safety, healing

An in-depth look at how The Salvation Army helps survivors of domestic violence

byLou Buhl

New dog park at The Salvation Army Bell Shelter enhances support for residents

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August 11, 2023

New dog park at The Salvation Army Bell Shelter enhances support for residents

The Salvation Army Bell Shelter opened its first-ever dog park to offer extended

byHaley Osness

Salvation Army responds as Maui wildfires devastate town of Lahaina and island economy

Impact Stories

August 10, 2023

Salvation Army responds as Maui wildfires devastate town of Lahaina and island economy

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byLaurel Miller

Crescendo Music and Dance is expanding its reach with music therapy

Impact Stories

August 10, 2023

Crescendo Music and Dance is expanding its reach with music therapy

The Salvation Army partners with Mewsic Moves to make music accessible for all

byKaren Gleason

This ‘house mother’ is committed to guiding women through recovery

Impact Stories

August 8, 2023

This ‘house mother’ is committed to guiding women through rehabilitation

In Pasadena, California, Debra Sandrowski was awarded Mother of the Year for

byHaley Osness

How one man went from an ARC graduate to Salvation Army cadet

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August 3, 2023

How one man went from an ARC graduate to Salvation Army cadet

David Aviles shares his journey in finding purpose through faith and sobriety

byLou Buhl

How one addictions rehabilitation alumnus inspires hope by living in recovery

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August 1, 2023

How one rehabilitation alumnus inspires hope by living in recovery

Mark Oseguera found a second chance after graduating from the Santa Monica Adult

byHaley Osness

From unhoused to (tiny) home at The Salvation Army

Impact Stories

July 27, 2023

From unhoused to (tiny) home

Pallet shelters provide new approach to addressing homelessness

byHillary Jackson

How The Salvation Army offers resources and care to those on LA’s Skid Row

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July 25, 2023

How The Salvation Army offers resources and care to those on LA’s Skid Row

Skid Row, located in Los Angeles County, is known by many as a place of immense

byHaley Osness

Persistence wins the day for youth in South Tucson and The Salvation Army

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July 20, 2023

Persistence wins the day for youth in South Tucson and The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army’s ministry in South Tucson, Arizona, is growing, thanks to

byKaren Gleason

Standards of Excellence program aims to empower Salvation Army advisory organizations

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July 19, 2023

Standards of Excellence program aims to empower Salvation Army advisory organizations

The new standards are designed to help Salvation Army officers and advisory

byKaren Gleason

At The Salvation Army, food is just the beginning of meeting need

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July 18, 2023

At The Salvation Army, food is just the beginning of meeting need

The Salvation Army provided more than 171 million meals to individuals and

byKaren Gleason

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Advocates help domestic violence survivors find safety, healing

New dog park at The Salvation Army Bell Shelter enhances support for residents

Salvation Army responds as Maui wildfires devastate town of Lahaina and island economy

Crescendo Music and Dance is expanding its reach with music therapy

This ‘house mother’ is committed to guiding women through rehabilitation

How one man went from an ARC graduate to Salvation Army cadet

How one rehabilitation alumnus inspires hope by living in recovery

From unhoused to (tiny) home

How The Salvation Army offers resources and care to those on LA’s Skid Row

Persistence wins the day for youth in South Tucson and The Salvation Army

Standards of Excellence program aims to empower Salvation Army advisory organizations

At The Salvation Army, food is just the beginning of meeting need

Camp gives kids a place to connect to God, nature and each other

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