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 21, 2021

Salvation Army responds to record-breaking heat in the Pacific Northwest

As the summer began, so did record-breaking heat for the Pacific Northwest of

byVivian Gatica Lopez

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July 20, 2021

In Western Europe, The Salvation Army responds to flooding

Severe flooding in many parts of Western Europe has claimed 188 lives and

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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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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 responds to record-breaking heat in the Pacific Northwest

In Western Europe, The Salvation Army responds to flooding

Salvation Village addresses homelessness in Southern California with pallet homes

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

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

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

Salvation Army comes alongside communities in Myanmar conflict

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

San Bernardino Street Level van brings resources to those in need

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

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

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

Joy That Moves

Latest Impact StoriesView All

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

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 responds to record-breaking heat in the Pacific Northwest

In Western Europe, The Salvation Army responds to flooding

This is the nudge you need to lift up the marginalized and fight injustice

Salvation Village addresses homelessness in Southern California with pallet homes

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

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

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

Salvation Army comes alongside communities in Myanmar conflict

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

San Bernardino Street Level van brings resources to those in need

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

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

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