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 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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September 11, 2021

Officers recall ministry of presence near Ground Zero 20 years later

Majors Bonnie and Les Bussey are retired Salvation Army officers providing

byMajor Bonnie Bussey & Major Les Bussey

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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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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

Officers recall ministry of presence near Ground Zero 20 years later

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

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

In Yuma, one woman lives out her faith in everyday moments

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259: Receiving help plants lifelong compassion with Councilmember Mai Vang

Respite program in Loveland helps stabilize patients after hospital stays