Impact Stories

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December 21, 2021

Former Sunbeam receives esteemed Commissioner Sunbeam award years later

One woman’s testimony shows how community involvement, shared faith, and

byCaptain Stephanie Pavlakis

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December 17, 2021

The Salvation Army of Ridgecrest, California: God’s Army in a Navy town

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byKaren Gleason

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December 14, 2021

Reaching unhoused neighbors with Christ’s love in Kapolei, Hawaii

Every first and third Saturday, the Homeless Outreach Team from The Salvation

byHillary Jackson

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December 14, 2021

One step at a time on the Pathway of Hope

With individual aspirations in mind, The Salvation Army is helping families

byChristin Thieme

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December 10, 2021

Kettle Kickoff celebrates youth programming and raises over $4,000 in a single night

Salvation Army’s Red Shield community center in Los Angeles hosted its annual

byLou Buhl

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December 9, 2021

How one man’s life transformed when he viewed God through ‘a different lens’

Chris Audette found hope and a new understanding of God at the Stockton Adult

byKaren Gleason

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December 7, 2021

How The Salvation Army’s mariachi program is bringing community and culture to Los Angeles

The Salvation Army’s Red Shield community center in Los Angeles provides a

byLou Buhl

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December 2, 2021

Salvation Army Mobile Ministries expands in California’s farming region

For years, Captain Maria Romero has led Mobile Ministries in the California

byVivian Gatica Lopez

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November 30, 2021

Christian rap artist creates anthem for ‘the place that saved [his] life’

“Straight Outta Sally” music video celebrates The Salvation Army’s Adult

byLou Buhl

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November 24, 2021

Chickens bring people together at The Salvation Army in Coos Bay, Oregon

The corps’ new “chicken ministry” engages children attending the after-school

byKaren Gleason

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November 23, 2021

How Cultural Intelligence training can impact The Salvation Army

Salvation Army implements Cultural Intelligence (CQ) training to provide skills

byLou Buhl

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November 18, 2021

Former Phoenix shelter residents now help other families at the same shelter

When Zaporah Boyd and Tamara McClendon began their journey with The Salvation

byVivian Gatica Lopez

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Former Sunbeam receives esteemed Commissioner Sunbeam award years later

The Salvation Army of Ridgecrest, California: God’s Army in a Navy town

Reaching unhoused neighbors with Christ’s love in Kapolei, Hawaii

One step at a time on the Pathway of Hope

Kettle Kickoff celebrates youth programming and raises over $4,000 in a single night

How one man’s life transformed when he viewed God through ‘a different lens’

How The Salvation Army’s mariachi program is bringing community and culture to Los Angeles

Salvation Army Mobile Ministries expands in California’s farming region

Christian rap artist creates anthem for ‘the place that saved [his] life’

Chickens bring people together at The Salvation Army in Coos Bay, Oregon

How Cultural Intelligence training can impact The Salvation Army

Former Phoenix shelter residents now help other families at the same shelter

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