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

January 10, 2022

Financial literacy course aims to close wealth gaps in Phoenix

Chelsea Slater, a 28-year-old single mom, walked into the Phoenix South Mountain

byJared McKiernan

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January 6, 2022

Long Beach ARC renovations hope to make a ‘house of refuge’ for men in recovery

For the past four years, The Salvation Army’s adult rehabilitation center in

byLou Buhl

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January 4, 2022

World Missions demonstrates the love of Jesus around the world

When Lt

byCaitlin Johnston

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January 3, 2022

The Salvation Army’s 2022 Rose Parade band marches with hope into the new year

While much of life has yet to reach to a pre-pandemic level of “normal,” the

byHillary Jackson

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January 3, 2022

A vision for The Salvation Army in 2022

What national leaders Commissioners Kenneth G

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December 30, 2021

21 good things that happened in 2021

In 2020, the world faced unprecedented challenges, all with the hope that when

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December 28, 2021

What is the reality for Americans facing pandemic poverty?

The COVID-19 pandemic forced us to embrace a “new normal” through the continuous

byAlejandra Gomez

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December 24, 2021

There is hope

The General’s 2021 Christmas Message He is before all things, and in him all

byBrian Peddle, General

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December 23, 2021

San Diego students ring in the Christmas season in style at the kettle

Some might say “the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all

byHillary Jackson

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December 22, 2021

Salvation Army tornado response spans 5 states

The Salvation Army is on the scene in several states, serving first responders

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December 22, 2021

The Salvation Army launches touchless giving for its 2021 Red Kettle Campaign

Partnering with Visa and tiptap, The Salvation Army installs tiptap technology

byKaren Gleason

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December 22, 2021

Single mother and sons find home with The Salvation Army just in time for Christmas

Following years of abuse, a life-saving miracle occurred just days before

byBrian Pickering

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Financial literacy course aims to close wealth gaps in Phoenix

Long Beach ARC renovations hope to make a ‘house of refuge’ for men in recovery

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San Diego students ring in the Christmas season in style at the kettle

Salvation Army tornado response spans 5 states

The Salvation Army launches touchless giving for its 2021 Red Kettle Campaign

Single mother and sons find home with The Salvation Army just in time for Christmas

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Seattle ARP partners with college to expand opportunities for men in recovery

From addiction to ambition: How The Salvation Army’s support opened doors for one woman

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