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

March 24, 2021

Salvation Army officers patrol Oakland Chinatown to bring seniors peace of mind

By Esther Hsu, Captain– Ever since the COVID-19 Shelter in Place lockdown in the

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March 23, 2021

Roma Downey talks upcoming “Resurrection” film

MGM and LightWorkers’ Resurrection, a feature-length motion picture from The

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March 22, 2021

Adult Rehabilitation Center ‘closes loop’ with sustainable practices

At The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Centers, it’s not just lives that

byHillary Jackson

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March 18, 2021

The Salvation Army begins work in country number 132: Bulgaria

International leader of The Salvation Army General Brian Peddle announced that

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March 16, 2021

Shovels in hand, Salvation Army youth respond to flooding in Hawaii

In Oahu, members of The Salvation Army’s young adult residential discipleship

byHillary Jackson

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March 10, 2021

Salvation Army helps San Francisco’s food vendors while feeding homeless

The pandemic has changed the business landscape in San Francisco

byJennifer Byrd

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March 9, 2021

Becoming more like Jesus through surrender

Is there a difference between surrender and defeat?

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March 5, 2021

Salvation Army EDS responders reflect on a year of COVID-19 response

The change happened quickly

byCaitlin Johnston

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March 3, 2021

Teen’s coffee business aims to bring a better quality of life to Ethiopia

CEO Eden Tarik Wild sells coffee and more online to help children in Ethiopia

byKaren Gleason

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March 2, 2021

10 ways The Salvation Army met old needs in new ways during COVID-19

When The Salvation Army began responding to COVID-19 in March 2020, there was no

byHillary Jackson

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February 24, 2021

Salvation Army helps Ford distribute more than 1.3 million face masks to Arizona communities

By Scott Johnson– During the pandemic, Ford Motor Company has answered the call

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February 22, 2021

Salvation Army removes barriers so homeless can get COVID-19 tested

When clients experiencing homelessness asked Salvation Army Santa Monica Corps

byHillary Jackson

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Tehachapi food pantry expands access and choice, earns Gold Certification

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Warm Home Fund partnership helps Washington families facing financial hardship

Impact Stories

Salvation Army officers patrol Oakland Chinatown to bring seniors peace of mind

Roma Downey talks upcoming “Resurrection” film

Adult Rehabilitation Center ‘closes loop’ with sustainable practices

The Salvation Army begins work in country number 132: Bulgaria

Shovels in hand, Salvation Army youth respond to flooding in Hawaii

Salvation Army helps San Francisco’s food vendors while feeding homeless

Becoming more like Jesus through surrender

Salvation Army EDS responders reflect on a year of COVID-19 response

Teen’s coffee business aims to bring a better quality of life to Ethiopia

10 ways The Salvation Army met old needs in new ways during COVID-19

Salvation Army helps Ford distribute more than 1.3 million face masks to Arizona communities

Salvation Army removes barriers so homeless can get COVID-19 tested

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