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.

woman volunteers packing food boxes at the salvation army

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May 5, 2022

How one Northwest volunteer is Doing The Most Good beyond kettle season

Since 2013, Maureen Westfall has been an active Salvation Army donor and

byLou Buhl

Ukrainian refugee with salvation army volunteer

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May 4, 2022

The humanitarian aid The Salvation Army’s providing in response to war in Ukraine

As we know from international news reports and statements from other official

volunteer sorts food donations in a pantry

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May 3, 2022

Salvation Army partners to keep food out of landfills and onto the tables of those in need

Mesa Citadel, United Food Bank rescue food from grocery stores to feed community

byVivian Gatica Lopez

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April 28, 2022

Food for the body and soul: Great Falls starts Family Table ministry

In Montana, The Salvation Army Great Falls Corps is serving “church around the

byLou Buhl

salvation army volunteer speaks with refugees in ukraine

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April 27, 2022

A conversation on The Salvation Army’s Ukraine response with the West’s John Berglund

For more than 20 years, Western Territorial Emergency/Disaster Services Director

bySam Jarosz

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April 26, 2022

A former Salvation Army thrift store becomes one stop shop for food and clothing needs

Sally’s Resource Center expands Prescott Corps’ family services

byHillary Jackson

men and women participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony

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April 21, 2022

How The Way Out Bridge Housing Center is helping fight barriers in Spokane

The service-intensive program can help up to 60 adults make the transition from

byLou Buhl

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April 19, 2022

In Honolulu, The Salvation Army keeps kids full for the weekend

Fighting youth food insecurity in Hawaii Every Friday that school is in session

byVivian Gatica Lopez

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April 15, 2022

National Advisory Board Member awarded in Phoenix for ‘loving others’

Tears of joy were in abundance on April 9, as nearly 100 friends, family,

byScott Johnson

photo of outside of salvation army thrift store. a white building with two windows and a salvation army shield.

Impact Stories

April 14, 2022

How one Wyoming thrift store extends its ministry by serving the community

Sheridan’s Salvation Army Thrift Store is making an impact for good by keeping

byLou Buhl

man smiling while serving food in a restaurant

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April 13, 2022

ARC grad helps others get jobs in the culinary industry

Steps from the Space Needle, you can find Mike Carter in the kitchen, serving up

byHillary Jackson

female salvation army officer teaches bible study

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April 8, 2022

Salvation Army Medford’s HOPE House helps one mom set a new path

For Jessica Edwards, the road to a new life started with faith—in God and within

byLaurel Miller

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How one Northwest volunteer is Doing The Most Good beyond kettle season

The humanitarian aid The Salvation Army’s providing in response to war in Ukraine

Salvation Army partners to keep food out of landfills and onto the tables of those in need

Food for the body and soul: Great Falls starts Family Table ministry

A conversation on The Salvation Army’s Ukraine response with the West’s John Berglund

A former Salvation Army thrift store becomes one stop shop for food and clothing needs

How The Way Out Bridge Housing Center is helping fight barriers in Spokane

In Honolulu, The Salvation Army keeps kids full for the weekend

National Advisory Board Member awarded in Phoenix for ‘loving others’

How one Wyoming thrift store extends its ministry by serving the community

ARC grad helps others get jobs in the culinary industry

Salvation Army Medford’s HOPE House helps one mom set a new path

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

From Guatemala to Los Angeles: How a pastor discovered his faith

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How one mother’s search for help led to inspiring hope for others