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

July 13, 2021

Salvation Village addresses homelessness in Southern California with pallet homes

The Salvation Village, a brand-new “tiny home” facility able to house 75

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July 12, 2021

Salvation Army Lift Zones bring the internet to those in need in Colorado and Utah

As schools across the U

byVivian Gatica Lopez

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July 8, 2021

Caribbean Salvation Army responds to Hurricane Elsa ahead of landfall in Florida

Hurricane Elsa, the first of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season, has caused

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July 8, 2021

Creating a safe space for single mothers through ministry in Suisun City

Kimberly Gates longed for a place for single mothers to come together, support

byVivian Gatica Lopez

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July 7, 2021

Salvation Army comes alongside communities in Myanmar conflict

Food insecurity as a result of Myanmar’s constitutional crisis is being

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July 7, 2021

Salvation Army service extension continues 18-year outreach to Colorado’s farmworkers

Run by volunteers, the service extension unit provides essential needs where

byKaren Gleason

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June 30, 2021

San Bernardino Street Level van brings resources to those in need

When the Street Level van rolls up to a shaded parking area at Sylvan Park in

byHillary Jackson

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June 29, 2021

The Salvation Army will provide housing for those escaping human trafficking in Las Vegas

When Erin Kauffman, program director of SEEDS of Hope at the Salvation Army of

byLizeth Beltran

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June 24, 2021

Salvation Army gaming ministry reaches people where they are—online playing video games

Northwest Division’s ‘Friday Night Game Night’ offers fun and fellowship to all

byKaren Gleason

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June 23, 2021

How The Salvation Army is stemming the tide of evictions in the West

Since the start of the pandemic, a slew of public and private endeavors have

byChristopher Doughty

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June 21, 2021

Salvation Army’s Portland Female Emergency Shelter expands meal service to community in pandemic

Empowered by community donations, the Salvation Army SAFES program serves their

byAndrew Shaughnessy

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June 17, 2021

Salvation Army partners with UNLV to impact care of human trafficking survivors

SEEDS of Hope partnered with UNLV for its year-long project researching best

byKaren Gleason

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