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.

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August 16, 2021

The Salvation Army responds to devastating earthquake in Haiti

The Salvation Army in Haiti is responding after a 7

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August 16, 2021

2021’s Western Youth Institute goes ‘Lite,’ tune into week 2 virtually

Each Friday in August, youth from across the West can gather, whether online or

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August 13, 2021

Salvation Army volunteers respond to major wildfires in Northern California

The Salvation Army is providing assistance to people affected by wildfires in

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August 11, 2021

Salvation Army offers apartment living for 17 men in recovery in Concord, California

Concord Transitional Living Program provides vital link in recovery process

byKaren Gleason

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August 9, 2021

Kitchens for Good: Delicious meals and second chances in San Diego

San Diego has the fourth-largest population of people experiencing homelessness

byShelley Hickox

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August 6, 2021

2021’s Western Youth Institute goes ‘Lite,’ tune into week 1 virtually

Part one of four

byLou Buhl

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August 5, 2021

Salvation Army responds after Globe-Miami fires, flood

After spending weeks in the Globe-Miami, Arizona, area during an Emergency

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August 5, 2021

The Salvation Army’s art ministries seek to empower individuals and glorify God

When art becomes ministry—how visual art can ignite the soul

byKaren Gleason

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August 3, 2021

High School volunteers teach youth how to code in Silicon Valley

The Salvation Army recently conducted its four-week Hamster Bot Coding School as

byVivian Gatica Lopez

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August 2, 2021

Exploring more meaningful ministry for seniors in Church communities

Fourteen percent of older Americans report spending all their time alone, with

byKate Wohlman

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July 29, 2021

Long-term Salvation Army volunteers teach English for years in Escondido, California

Volunteers are vital to the work of The Salvation Army, helping maintain its

byKaren Gleason

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July 26, 2021

Salvation Army responds to South African unrest with emergency food and support

Rioting, looting and burning of businesses have claimed the lives of nearly 340

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The Salvation Army responds to devastating earthquake in Haiti

2021’s Western Youth Institute goes ‘Lite,’ tune into week 2 virtually

Salvation Army volunteers respond to major wildfires in Northern California

Salvation Army offers apartment living for 17 men in recovery in Concord, California

Kitchens for Good: Delicious meals and second chances in San Diego

2021’s Western Youth Institute goes ‘Lite,’ tune into week 1 virtually

Salvation Army responds after Globe-Miami fires, flood

The Salvation Army’s art ministries seek to empower individuals and glorify God

High School volunteers teach youth how to code in Silicon Valley

Exploring more meaningful ministry for seniors in Church communities

Long-term Salvation Army volunteers teach English for years in Escondido, California

Salvation Army responds to South African unrest with emergency food and support

How The Salvation Army helped one young man from heat relief to housing

The Salvation Army’s Pathway of Hope helps one woman transform her life

How faith and science agree on the joy of beginning again

Partnership offers a path to hope for people living on the street