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

October 14, 2021

One man finds purpose in his recovery through hiking the Pacific Crest Trail

Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Program (ARP) graduate completes the

byLou Buhl

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October 14, 2021

New Salvation Army International Positional Statement calls for a ‘Culture of Sustainability’

A new Salvation Army International Positional Statement (IPS) on “Caring for the

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October 12, 2021

Oakland shelter residents gain opportunities with English as a Second Language classes

While living at The Salvation Army Oakland Family Emergency Shelter, Luz Maria

byVivian Gatica Lopez

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October 6, 2021

For this Salvation Army donor, the giving is generational

As a child living in Holland throughout World War II, Cynthia’s* mother lived on

byJennifer Byrd

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October 5, 2021

Veterans reclaim their lives at The Salvation Army Veterans and Family Center

The Beaverton, Oregon, center has been acknowledged for its work with veterans

byAndrew Shaughnessy

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October 4, 2021

New Rady Residence restores hope to people experiencing homelessness in San Diego

San Diego families now have hope for a better future thanks to the official

byJake Minger

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September 27, 2021

The Salvation Village restores hope to people experiencing homelessness

Three months since its grand opening, the interim housing

byLou Buhl

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September 24, 2021

Worship with us this ‘Annual Day of Prayer for Victims of Human Trafficking’

Join with The Salvation Army this Sept

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September 22, 2021

Salvation Army officers consider how to be the Church during a pandemic

Across the West, Salvation Army corps have resumed in-person meetings, with the

byKaren Gleason

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September 20, 2021

San Francisco Harbor Light resident discovers newfound creative ability and gives back

The Salvation Army’s Harbor Light Recovery Center in San Francisco is a shelter

byShelley Hickox

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September 17, 2021

The Salvation Army aids Afghan evacuees as part of Operation Allies Welcome

This month, The Salvation Army Southwest Division Emergency Disaster Services

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September 16, 2021

Hispanic ministries remain strong in the West, adapt to growth

The roots of Hispanic ministries in The Salvation Army Western Territory run

byVivian Gatica Lopez

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Echelon expands in the West as young leaders mobilize to serve communities

Impact Stories

One man finds purpose in his recovery through hiking the Pacific Crest Trail

New Salvation Army International Positional Statement calls for a ‘Culture of Sustainability’

Oakland shelter residents gain opportunities with English as a Second Language classes

For this Salvation Army donor, the giving is generational

Veterans reclaim their lives at The Salvation Army Veterans and Family Center

New Rady Residence restores hope to people experiencing homelessness in San Diego

The Salvation Village restores hope to people experiencing homelessness

Worship with us this ‘Annual Day of Prayer for Victims of Human Trafficking’

Salvation Army officers consider how to be the Church during a pandemic

San Francisco Harbor Light resident discovers newfound creative ability and gives back

The Salvation Army aids Afghan evacuees as part of Operation Allies Welcome

Hispanic ministries remain strong in the West, adapt to growth

Creating supportive spaces for everyone at The Salvation Army

Salvation Army garden harvest feeds Broomfield families through local partnership

7 faith-forward trunk ideas for a meaningful trunk-or-treat

Santa Ana Salvation Army shares God’s love via a motorhome ministry