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

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

Impact Stories

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

Impact Stories

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

Impact Stories

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

Impact Stories

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

Impact Stories

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

Impact Stories

September 7, 2021

Salvation Army supports families recovering from pandemic in back-to-school season

After more than a year of school closures and distance learning due to the

byVivian Gatica Lopez

Impact Stories

September 3, 2021

Technology partnership brings drones and manpower to disaster response

When the Telegraph and Mescal fires burned in Gila County, Arizona, in June

byHillary Jackson

Impact Stories

September 2, 2021

The Salvation Army launches a large-scale response to Hurricane Ida

In the southern U

Impact Stories

August 31, 2021

The Salvation Army in Iceland opens facility for area school

The final run-up to the official dedication ceremony of a new Salvation Army

Impact Stories

August 31, 2021

Restorative art brings healing to women recovering from addiction at Salvation Army

Do you find it difficult to forgive others?

byHillary Jackson

Impact Stories

August 27, 2021

Salvation Army Haiti earthquake response expands as UPS flies in additional resources

Further locations receiving humanitarian support from The Salvation Army

The Latest

The ripple effect of joy

How one act of care becomes many This story is part of Caring’s 2026 print

July 2, 2026
5 minute read
Meet the joy spreaders

The joy doesn’t stop with them

June 30, 2026
6 minute read
The Salvation Army and retail partners team up to make fashion more sustainable

As new regulations take hold, retailers are partnering with The Salvation Army

June 25, 2026
3 minute read
Salvation Army ice cream truck sparks joyful engagement

Innovative canteens spark joyful engagement

June 23, 2026
3 minute read

Joy That Moves

Latest Impact StoriesView All

The ripple effect of joy

Meet the joy spreaders

The Salvation Army and retail partners team up to make fashion more sustainable

Salvation Army ice cream truck sparks joyful engagement

Popular Topics

PopularView All

The ripple effect of joy

Meet the joy spreaders

The Salvation Army and retail partners team up to make fashion more sustainable

Salvation Army ice cream truck sparks joyful engagement

Impact Stories

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

20 Years Later: Remembering the 9/11 terrorist attacks

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

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

Salvation Army supports families recovering from pandemic in back-to-school season

Technology partnership brings drones and manpower to disaster response

The Salvation Army launches a large-scale response to Hurricane Ida

The Salvation Army in Iceland opens facility for area school

Restorative art brings healing to women recovering from addiction at Salvation Army

Salvation Army Haiti earthquake response expands as UPS flies in additional resources

The ripple effect of joy

Meet the joy spreaders

The Salvation Army and retail partners team up to make fashion more sustainable

Salvation Army ice cream truck sparks joyful engagement