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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February 15, 2021

Harbor Light to expand continuum of care in San Francisco

A new pilot program will offer recovery services for up to three years

byVivian Gatica Lopez

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February 10, 2021

The personality of The Salvation Army’s doctrines

A universal truth is that we become like the object of our devotion

byRichard Munn, Colonel

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February 5, 2021

Aurora Corps named ‘Everyday Hero’ for pandemic outreach

The City of Aurora (Colorado) recently awarded The Salvation Army Aurora Corps,

byVivian Gatica Lopez

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February 3, 2021

‘Twice blessed’ to be a blessing

Community responds to meet Honoka’a (Hawaii) Corps’ needs

byKaren Gleason

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January 30, 2021

Pathway of Hope dovetails with COVID-19 crisis

Case management approach rolled out again in wake of widespread need Leaders and

byCaitlin Johnston

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January 29, 2021

Salvation Army helps seniors get COVID-19 vaccines at home

Effort across the West’s Silvercrest aims to bring health, hope Filling out

byHillary Jackson

Salvation Army workers standing in front of van

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January 26, 2021

Helping the Micronesian community in Hawaii cope with COVID-19

The Salvation Army brings food and information to language-challenged

byKaren Gleason

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January 22, 2021

Salvation Army film ‘La Deuda’ available soon on HBO

“La Deuda,” a short film by The Salvation Army Western Territory’s

byHillary Jackson

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January 20, 2021

Unexpected food donation feeds hundreds in New Mexico

Food destined for prison feeds local groups, including members of the Navajo

byShelley Hickox

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January 19, 2021

4 myths and misconceptions about human trafficking

The Salvation Army presents the first of what will be monthly webinars on

byKaren Gleason

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January 14, 2021

Record giving surges alongside need

The Salvation Army is serving more people than ever, donors respond in kind When

byCaitlin Johnston

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January 11, 2021

6 resources to become more aware and engaged against human trafficking

While The Salvation Army has a long history of working in social justice since

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