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

March 21, 2022

For one former inmate, a Salvation Army correspondence course changed his life

The Salvation Army helps many men after their release from jail or prison

byJared McKiernan

Impact Stories

March 18, 2022

Creative Arts Conference reveals potential of the arts to help and heal

Delegates encouraged to connect with God to “Tell the Story

byKaren Gleason

male and female salvation army officers pose for a photo with donors in front of a donated minvan

Impact Stories

March 16, 2022

Van donation helps Salvation Army feed seniors through Older Alaskans Program

Every day The Salvation Army’s Older Alaskans Program (OAP) delivers 500 hot

female salvation army officer and female volunteer smile for a photo

Impact Stories

March 15, 2022

‘Why we give to The Salvation Army’

Yes, The Salvation Army does a lot

male salvation army officer directs cars at a drive thru food donation event

Impact Stories

March 15, 2022

Why we engage corporations for the common good

And what we’ve seen in the midst of a pandemic

byMaria Todaro

Impact Stories

March 14, 2022

Salvation Army Bridgeway apartment program serves as a ‘next step’ for ARC graduates

In San Jose (California), Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) graduates can apply

byLou Buhl

Impact Stories

March 10, 2022

Coeur d’Alene’s Mobile Kroc is supporting local schools at recess

Through additional staffing and programming at recess, The Salvation Army is

byLou Buhl

Impact Stories

March 10, 2022

Seattle Adult Rehabilitation Program graduate now helps other men find a new focus

Love Beyond recovery: Erik Oglesby stands on the front line for those in need

byKaren Gleason

Woman smiling and sitting at a desk with a computer

Impact Stories

March 8, 2022

How one woman is using her testimony to help reach others in recovery

At The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Center in Las Vegas, Intake

byLou Buhl

Impact Stories

March 7, 2022

These Ukrainian Salvationists need your prayers

Major Ronda Gilger, who served in Eastern Europe, remembers the Ukrainian people

byRonda Gilger, Major

Impact Stories

March 4, 2022

Long Beach Red Shield Center partners to help adults gain skills for the workforce

The Salvation Army Red Shield in Long Beach, California, is back to providing

byVivian Gatica Lopez

Impact Stories

February 28, 2022

How you can help The Salvation Army LOVE BEYOND

What if you could find meaning by loving others?

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Impact Stories

For one former inmate, a Salvation Army correspondence course changed his life

Creative Arts Conference reveals potential of the arts to help and heal

Van donation helps Salvation Army feed seniors through Older Alaskans Program

‘Why we give to The Salvation Army’

Why we engage corporations for the common good

Salvation Army Bridgeway apartment program serves as a ‘next step’ for ARC graduates

Coeur d’Alene’s Mobile Kroc is supporting local schools at recess

Seattle Adult Rehabilitation Program graduate now helps other men find a new focus

How one woman is using her testimony to help reach others in recovery

These Ukrainian Salvationists need your prayers

Long Beach Red Shield Center partners to help adults gain skills for the workforce

How you can help The Salvation Army LOVE BEYOND

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