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Impact Stories

June 16, 2022

100 Years of Camp Gifford (1922-2022): Celebrating with the community

The Salvation Army looks back on what it means to be the oldest camp operating

byLou Buhl

Seniors participate in water aerobics at The Salvation Army Kroc Center in Suisun City

Impact Stories

June 16, 2022

Suisun City Kroc-kettes build social bonds in and out of the pool—and have fun

The Salvation Army Kroc Center in Solano County creates community for its

byKaren Gleason

Salvation Army to host adaptive camp this summer in Colorado

Impact Stories

June 15, 2022

Salvation Army to host adaptive camp this summer in Colorado

Cameron Helms, 29, has grown up in The Salvation Army but never attended summer

byChristin Thieme

The life-changing work of The Salvation Army's prison ministry inmate correspondence program

Impact Stories

June 14, 2022

The life-changing work of The Salvation Army’s correctional services ministry

byJared McKiernan

Culinary arts program creates new future for graduates

Impact Stories

June 9, 2022

In Lodi, a culinary training program helps one woman set a new path

Heather Christenson turned the key and entered the door to the Subway shop at

bySeana Scott

Salvation Army expands mobile food pantry

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June 7, 2022

The Salvation Army expands its Food Pantry of Hope in Oregon’s Lincoln County

The Salvation Army Newport Corps takes its mobile food pantry to Lincoln City on

byKaren Gleason

Salvation Army rehabilitation program graduate goes from addiction to program director

Impact Stories

June 3, 2022

William Booth Center director shares how recovery impacts her life and work

“The one thing that is most important to me in my recovery is being able to be

byLou Buhl

Impact Stories

June 1, 2022

20 years later: How Kroc Centers shape the way The Salvation Army meets community needs

Twenty years ago, the first Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community

The Salvation Army responds to tragic elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas

Impact Stories

May 31, 2022

The Salvation Army responds to tragic elementary school shooting in Texas

Following the fatal mass shooting at Robb Elementary School, The Salvation Army

Salvation Army expands senior programs in Long Beach

Impact Stories

May 27, 2022

In Long Beach, The Salvation Army increases its focus on older adult programming

A few years ago, The Salvation Army in Long Beach, California, conducted a needs

byVivian Gatica Lopez

Salvation Army volunteer gives back to the community

Impact Stories

May 26, 2022

New in the US, Salvation Army volunteer fulfills self by helping others

Karen Clark finds her ‘loose ends’ resolved at the Monterey

byKaren Gleason

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In Lodi, a culinary training program helps one woman set a new path

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William Booth Center director shares how recovery impacts her life and work

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Creating moments that matter through play

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Creating moments that matter through play

How to find unshakable joy

From Ebeye to Sacramento, The Salvation Army is a spiritual home

Introducing ‘Joy that moves’

Veteran camp director reflects on 37 summers of service

Creating moments that matter through play

How to find unshakable joy

God is still teaching you because he’s still growing you

Impact Stories

100 Years of Camp Gifford (1922-2022): Celebrating with the community

Suisun City Kroc-kettes build social bonds in and out of the pool—and have fun

Salvation Army to host adaptive camp this summer in Colorado

The life-changing work of The Salvation Army’s correctional services ministry

In Lodi, a culinary training program helps one woman set a new path

The Salvation Army expands its Food Pantry of Hope in Oregon’s Lincoln County

William Booth Center director shares how recovery impacts her life and work

20 years later: How Kroc Centers shape the way The Salvation Army meets community needs

The Salvation Army responds to tragic elementary school shooting in Texas

In Long Beach, The Salvation Army increases its focus on older adult programming

New in the US, Salvation Army volunteer fulfills self by helping others

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Veteran camp director reflects on 37 summers of service

Creating moments that matter through play

How to find unshakable joy

God is still teaching you because he’s still growing you