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.

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Impact Stories

March 31, 2022

Spring Cleaning: 5 ways to do good and give back by donating to The Salvation Army

Proceeds from Salvation Army Thrift Stores and Donation Centers fund six-month,

byLou Buhl

Impact Stories

March 29, 2022

How The Salvation Army is helping those in recovery find God

To find long-term success in addiction recovery, The Salvation Army offers

byLou Buhl

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March 28, 2022

5 updates from The Salvation Army in Ukraine after first month of conflict

In the first month of the conflict in Ukraine and the resulting humanitarian

man and woman stand behind the counter of a bike shop smiling

Impact Stories

March 23, 2022

Tucson bike shop owners pay it forward with The Salvation Army

For Jessie Menard, donating bikes and turkeys is about more than the goods—it’s

bySeana Scott

Impact Stories

March 21, 2022

For one former inmate, a Salvation Army correspondence course changed his life

The Salvation Army helps many men after their release from jail or prison

byJared McKiernan

Impact Stories

March 18, 2022

Creative Arts Conference reveals potential of the arts to help and heal

Delegates encouraged to connect with God to “Tell the Story

byKaren Gleason

male and female salvation army officers pose for a photo with donors in front of a donated minvan

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March 16, 2022

Van donation helps Salvation Army feed seniors through Older Alaskans Program

Every day The Salvation Army’s Older Alaskans Program (OAP) delivers 500 hot

female salvation army officer and female volunteer smile for a photo

Impact Stories

March 15, 2022

‘Why we give to The Salvation Army’

Yes, The Salvation Army does a lot

male salvation army officer directs cars at a drive thru food donation event

Impact Stories

March 15, 2022

Why we engage corporations for the common good

And what we’ve seen in the midst of a pandemic

byMaria Todaro

Impact Stories

March 14, 2022

Salvation Army Bridgeway apartment program serves as a ‘next step’ for ARC graduates

In San Jose (California), Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) graduates can apply

byLou Buhl

Impact Stories

March 10, 2022

Coeur d’Alene’s Mobile Kroc is supporting local schools at recess

Through additional staffing and programming at recess, The Salvation Army is

byLou Buhl

Impact Stories

March 10, 2022

Seattle Adult Rehabilitation Program graduate now helps other men find a new focus

Love Beyond recovery: Erik Oglesby stands on the front line for those in need

byKaren Gleason

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