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.

Toys bring Christmas cheer to children in Alaska's remote villages

Impact Stories

January 5, 2023

Toys bring Christmas cheer to children in Alaska’s remote villages

Partnerships help The Salvation Army deliver the spirit of the season

byHillary Jackson

How BT Roasters is doing the most good in Ethiopia and beyond

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January 4, 2023

How BT Roasters is doing the most good in Ethiopia and beyond

Fifteen-year-old Eden Wild is funding wells, assisting a young mother in Uganda

byKaren Gleason

A message for 2023 from the International Leader of The Salvation Army

Impact Stories

January 1, 2023

A message for 2023 from the International Leader of The Salvation Army

Once and for all

byBrian Peddle, General

Senior center brings support to older adults in Modesto

Impact Stories

December 28, 2022

Senior center brings support to older adults in Modesto

The staff at The Salvation Army in Modesto, California, began noticing a gap in

byVivian Gatica Lopez

Impact Stories

December 27, 2022

22 good things that happened in 2022

In 2022, like so many years before, The Salvation Army continued to meet the

byCory Gaudaur

Caring counts down the top stories of 2022

Impact Stories

December 26, 2022

Caring counts down the top stories of 2022

As 2022 comes to a close, Caring has rounded up our top 10 stories from the last

byCory Gaudaur

For one Cox employee, partnering with The Salvation Army is a 'full circle' moment

Impact Stories

December 23, 2022

For one Cox employee, partnering with The Salvation Army is a ‘full circle’ moment

Yecenia Vasquez-Betancourt still remembers the Barbie doll she received as a

byHillary Jackson

Motorcyclists bring Christmas joy to kids in need at annual Toy Run

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December 21, 2022

Motorcyclists bring Christmas joy to kids in need at annual Toy Run

Greeley (Colorado) Toy Run founder reflects on over 30 years of service

byLou Buhl

How a red kettle Christmas sweater created community for The Salvation Army

Impact Stories

December 16, 2022

How a red kettle Christmas sweater created community for The Salvation Army

The San Francisco Kroc Center’s ugly sweater sparks conversations in person and

byKaren Gleason

SEEDS of Hope voted best in 'Survivor Care' for anti-human trafficking

Impact Stories

December 14, 2022

SEEDS of Hope voted best in ‘Survivor Care’ for anti-human trafficking

The Salvation Army program continues to change lives in Las Vegas through

byLou Buhl

Collaboration is Key: The Rady Center Project Builds Hope for San Diegans

Impact Stories

December 9, 2022

Collaboration is Key: The Rady Center Project builds hope for San Diegans

The Salvation Army in San Diego has a vision to expand its efforts to reach more

byKristin Marguerite Doidge

When a New Mexico pueblo was without water for weeks, The Salvation Army stepped in

Impact Stories

December 8, 2022

When a New Mexico pueblo was without water for weeks, The Salvation Army stepped in

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byHillary Jackson

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Toys bring Christmas cheer to children in Alaska’s remote villages

How BT Roasters is doing the most good in Ethiopia and beyond

A message for 2023 from the International Leader of The Salvation Army

Senior center brings support to older adults in Modesto

22 good things that happened in 2022

Caring counts down the top stories of 2022

For one Cox employee, partnering with The Salvation Army is a ‘full circle’ moment

Motorcyclists bring Christmas joy to kids in need at annual Toy Run

How a red kettle Christmas sweater created community for The Salvation Army

SEEDS of Hope voted best in ‘Survivor Care’ for anti-human trafficking

Collaboration is Key: The Rady Center Project builds hope for San Diegans

When a New Mexico pueblo was without water for weeks, The Salvation Army stepped in

ARC alumnus builds connection on the streets, at the corps and beyond

How substance use and recovery inspired one man to find new purpose

Training supports disaster responders as they support survivors

Salvation Army Bible correspondence course helps grow faith behind bars