Impact Stories

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Impact Stories

February 11, 2022

How one man’s journey through recovery led to finding freedom in sobriety

Gilbert Espinosa said he never thought he would one day be working for The

byLou Buhl

Impact Stories

February 9, 2022

In Portland, youth grow while having fun in The Salvation Army’s troops program

When Captains Jillian and Mike O’Brien arrived at their appointment at the

byVivian Gatica Lopez

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February 8, 2022

Across the West, Salvationists and friends examine holy living—being set apart for God

The Western Territory’s Holiness Retreat, “Holy Living,” took place virtually

byHillary Jackson

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February 3, 2022

One woman finds her place in The Salvation Army where she’s been doing good for almost 40 years

Luisa Martinez cares for Crestmont’s youngest residents at the College for

byKaren Gleason

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January 31, 2022

Bringing ‘Concerts for Hope’ to Salvation Army Rehabilitation Centers

World-renowned composer and pianist Eric Genuis took the chapel stage at The

byLou Buhl

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January 25, 2022

What it takes to help on the worst of days

Volunteers strengthen The Salvation Army’s Emergency/Disaster Services Fires

byLou Buhl

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January 21, 2022

Meeting human needs in the aftermath of flooding in Hawaii—no matter how basic they are

In the aftermath of December’s kona low storm system that brought heavy

byHillary Jackson

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January 18, 2022

The Salvation Army helps shape the destiny of a young Armenian refugee

As a child refugee, Liyah Babayan found kindness and a safe haven at the Twin

byLaurel Miller

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January 17, 2022

After this gold coin donor died, The Salvation Army shared his legacy with his family

The legacy of Spokane’s ‘gold coin guy’ In December 2009, the first gold coin

byVivian Gatica Lopez

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January 14, 2022

Salvation Army ensures ‘Hope is on the way’ following Colorado fires

As destructive fires began to spread through Colorado counties on Dec

byLou Buhl

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January 12, 2022

Ministry helps charge electronic devices of those experiencing homelessness in Santa Monica

March 18, 2020 marked the beginning of a new season within The Salvation Army in

byLauren Birks

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January 11, 2022

When record low temperatures hit Seattle, Tina Lewis ventured out to save lives

Christmas should be a time of miracles, great and small, and a time for

byMarta Coursey

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Tehachapi food pantry expands access and choice, earns Gold Certification

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Pathway of Hope helps Afghan family build a new life in America

Warm Home Fund partnership helps Washington families facing financial hardship

Impact Stories

How one man’s journey through recovery led to finding freedom in sobriety

In Portland, youth grow while having fun in The Salvation Army’s troops program

Across the West, Salvationists and friends examine holy living—being set apart for God

One woman finds her place in The Salvation Army where she’s been doing good for almost 40 years

Bringing ‘Concerts for Hope’ to Salvation Army Rehabilitation Centers

What it takes to help on the worst of days

Meeting human needs in the aftermath of flooding in Hawaii—no matter how basic they are

The Salvation Army helps shape the destiny of a young Armenian refugee

After this gold coin donor died, The Salvation Army shared his legacy with his family

Salvation Army ensures ‘Hope is on the way’ following Colorado fires

Ministry helps charge electronic devices of those experiencing homelessness in Santa Monica

When record low temperatures hit Seattle, Tina Lewis ventured out to save lives

Tehachapi food pantry expands access and choice, earns Gold Certification

Ministry at the edge of the world: Living and serving on the island of Saipan

Behind the scenes: How Salvation Army staff identify valuable donations to support rehabilitation

Pathway of Hope helps Afghan family build a new life in America