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

September 9, 2021

20 Years Later: Remembering the 9/11 terrorist attacks

Twenty years ago, The Salvation Army was one of the first relief organizations

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September 8, 2021

West holds ‘Doorway to Opportunity’ Conference, awards development team

The Western Territory’s development professionals gathered at The Salvation Army

byHillary Jackson

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September 7, 2021

Salem Kroc Center gives Illini 4000 cyclists a welcome rest during cross-country trek

Illini 4000 exists to raise awareness of the fight against cancer

byRick Marazzani

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September 7, 2021

Salvation Army supports families recovering from pandemic in back-to-school season

After more than a year of school closures and distance learning due to the

byVivian Gatica Lopez

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September 3, 2021

Technology partnership brings drones and manpower to disaster response

When the Telegraph and Mescal fires burned in Gila County, Arizona, in June

byHillary Jackson

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September 2, 2021

The Salvation Army launches a large-scale response to Hurricane Ida

In the southern U

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August 31, 2021

The Salvation Army in Iceland opens facility for area school

The final run-up to the official dedication ceremony of a new Salvation Army

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August 31, 2021

Restorative art brings healing to women recovering from addiction at Salvation Army

Do you find it difficult to forgive others?

byHillary Jackson

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August 27, 2021

Salvation Army Haiti earthquake response expands as UPS flies in additional resources

Further locations receiving humanitarian support from The Salvation Army

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August 27, 2021

2021’s Western Youth Institute goes ‘Lite,’ tune into week 4 virtually

This August, youth from across the West have been gathering on Fridays, whether

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August 26, 2021

Participants of all ages go for gold in Southwest Olympic Challenge

As the Olympic cauldron was lit in Tokyo, marking the start of the Summer

byVivian Gatica Lopez

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August 25, 2021

The best tool to help you feel then do good

Story helps us understand, see and connect Written For All the World I vividly

byChristin Thieme

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