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.

Impact Stories

November 23, 2021

How Cultural Intelligence training can impact The Salvation Army

Salvation Army implements Cultural Intelligence (CQ) training to provide skills

byLou Buhl

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November 18, 2021

Former Phoenix shelter residents now help other families at the same shelter

When Zaporah Boyd and Tamara McClendon began their journey with The Salvation

byVivian Gatica Lopez

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November 17, 2021

Feast of Sharing aims to renew Thanksgiving traditions in Los Angeles

When you think of Thanksgiving, you probably think of traditions

byHillary Jackson

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November 16, 2021

The Salvation Army serves from the heart in San Francisco’s Chinatown

Captains Joe and Judy Zhao lead the Army’s Chinatown ministry, now in its 135th

byKaren Gleason

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November 12, 2021

The Salvation Army rescues a stranded group of students in Hoonah, Alaska

In September, 30 students and faculty from the University of Southern California

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November 11, 2021

Salvation Village participant sees ‘no reason to give up,’ as God’s brought him ‘too far’

At 58-years-old, Marcello Moscato is pursuing his GED certificate with hopes of

byLou Buhl

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November 9, 2021

Safe Outdoor Spaces: More than a bed in a tent for Denver area’s unhoused

Salvation Army hosts outdoor shelter program for those experiencing homelessness

byCaramie Petrowsky

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November 5, 2021

Salvation Army bandmaster reflects on 48 years of volunteer ministry

Ed Freeman’s 48 years of music ministry to The Salvation Army Ed Freeman is a

byKaren Gleason

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November 3, 2021

This Christmas, Hope Marches On for Americans overcoming pandemic hardships

When the pandemic began, The Salvation Army Spokane (Washington) Corps had to

byHillary Jackson

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November 2, 2021

The Salvation Army prays in solidarity around the globe for COVID-19

Salvationists and friends from across the world lifted hope-filled prayers to

Impact Stories

November 2, 2021

An Enduring Commitment

Certain things stand the test of time

byCommissioner Kenneth G. Hodder, National Commander

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October 28, 2021

He knows ‘the heartbeat of San Francisco’—and he’s helping others in need

When you visit Kenny Cowan’s office at The Salvation Army South of Market Corps

byJennifer Byrd

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Former Phoenix shelter residents now help other families at the same shelter

Feast of Sharing aims to renew Thanksgiving traditions in Los Angeles

The Salvation Army serves from the heart in San Francisco’s Chinatown

The Salvation Army rescues a stranded group of students in Hoonah, Alaska

Salvation Village participant sees ‘no reason to give up,’ as God’s brought him ‘too far’

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