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

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 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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July 26, 2021

WMI Roadshow brings musical instruction to Concord—the first of its six stops

One-day event gives musicians of all ages a mini-Western Music Institute

byKaren Gleason

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July 26, 2021

Salvation Army officers aim for growth with goals, accountability and mental health support

While any officer will tell you it’s the greatest joy to serve the Lord through

byHillary Jackson

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July 23, 2021

Bozeman Salvation Army partners with Indigenous nonprofit to expand outreach

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, getting people the supplies they need has not

byLou Buhl

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Thousands of donations pass through Salvation Army warehouses each day

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Tehachapi food pantry expands access and choice, earns Gold Certification

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

Warm Home Fund partnership helps Washington families facing financial hardship

Impact Stories

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

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

WMI Roadshow brings musical instruction to Concord—the first of its six stops

Salvation Army officers aim for growth with goals, accountability and mental health support

Bozeman Salvation Army partners with Indigenous nonprofit to expand outreach

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