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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November 24, 2020

Reverse Gift Guide for hopeful 2020 gifting

Does it feel strange to peruse the virtual aisles this year, looking for that

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November 24, 2020

Thrift store finds new mission in food desert

New facility aims to combat food insecurity A 15,000 square-foot facility where

byKaren Gleason

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November 17, 2020

7 takeaways from talking to The Salvation Army’s national leaders this Christmas

When you give to a Salvation Army red kettle, that money helps to meet needs in

byChristin Thieme

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November 11, 2020

Fighting to keep veterans safe, healthy during COVID-19

Seattle’s William Booth Center is recognized nationally by the VA as best

byKaren Gleason

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November 10, 2020

Homeless Colorado veterans will have more beds at Salvation Army

Under the new VA grant agreement, the corps can nearly double its bed capacity

byVivian Gatica Lopez

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November 10, 2020

How you can help The Salvation Army rescue Christmas this year

In 1891, Salvation Army Captain Joseph McFee helped establish one of The

byKyle Farber

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November 1, 2020

Learning Center at Salvation Army removes barriers to distance learning

Inglewood (California) Corps functions as one of two learning center sites for

byVivian Gatica Lopez

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October 29, 2020

Kroc Center gives woman with debilitating medical condition ‘hope and strength’

As a pre-teen in 2002, Natalie Noble attended the grand opening of The Salvation

byCaramie Petrowsky

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October 28, 2020

Conquering pornography addiction by getting to the painful root

Riverside County Adult Rehabilitation Center applies Fight for Freedom Grant to

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October 27, 2020

The ARC: Fighting addiction for over 100 years

By Clinton Trimmer, Captain – In 1920, when The Salvation Army established

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October 27, 2020

California prisoners released early find The Salvation Army willing to help

New partnership aims to connect incarcerated to addictions recovery program

byHillary Jackson

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October 22, 2020

How The Salvation Army will keep bell ringers safe this Christmas

Navigating a vital fundraising effort during COVID-19

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Fighting to keep veterans safe, healthy during COVID-19

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California prisoners released early find The Salvation Army willing to help

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