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

June 10, 2020

Salvation Army begins to reopen thrift stores after COVID-19 closure

When Pasadena Thrift Store Manager Manuel Hernandez compares the store to the

byHillary Jackson

Impact Stories

June 10, 2020

One year and 56 episodes later: Reflecting on the first season of The Do Gooders Podcast

These days, it seems like we could all use a little inspiration—and a reason to

byKristin Marguerite Doidge

Impact Stories

June 9, 2020

Meet the helpers of this moment

It’s safe to say no one has gone untouched by the coronavirus crisis

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June 5, 2020

Water from the hills, a ‘Doughnut Sweethearts’ excerpt

The following comes from the original journal of one doughnut girl, Alice

byAlice McAllister

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May 26, 2020

Salvation Army begins to reopen thrift stores after COVID-19 closure

By Hillary Jackson– Shoppers may have had to wear masks and keep a distance, but

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May 22, 2020

Meet The Helpers: How an emergency shelter operates day-to-day

Here’s a question: How soon can you turn a gravel, dirt lot into a

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May 12, 2020

The difference between holy leisure and unholy idleness

By Alan Fadling– Holy leisure and unholy idleness are polar opposites

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May 5, 2020

‘Daily Word of Peace’ call helps people feel less alone

By Caitlin Johnston– It all started with a desire to help people feel less

Impact Stories

May 5, 2020

Meet The Helpers: Learning how to change course and pastor on

While chapels and pews are empty at the moment due to social distancing

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May 4, 2020

Meet The Helpers: Evie Russell is keeping supply trucks moving by feeding the drivers

Evie Russell drove a truck for 12 years before having kids and joining The

Impact Stories

May 4, 2020

5 Ways The Salvation Army is helping the homeless during COVID-19

The Salvation Army serves 23 million Americans a year in six key pillars of

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Seattle ARP partners with college to expand opportunities for men in recovery

From addiction to ambition: How The Salvation Army’s support opened doors for one woman

In Portland, Salvation Army overnight shelters mark the first step to permanent housing

Kalispell Salvation Army gives youth a safe place to connect during winter

Seattle ARP partners with college to expand opportunities for men in recovery

From addiction to ambition: How The Salvation Army’s support opened doors for one woman

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In Portland, Salvation Army overnight shelters mark the first step to permanent housing

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Salvation Army begins to reopen thrift stores after COVID-19 closure

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Meet the helpers of this moment

Water from the hills, a ‘Doughnut Sweethearts’ excerpt

Salvation Army begins to reopen thrift stores after COVID-19 closure

Meet The Helpers: How an emergency shelter operates day-to-day

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Meet The Helpers: Learning how to change course and pastor on

Meet The Helpers: Evie Russell is keeping supply trucks moving by feeding the drivers

5 Ways The Salvation Army is helping the homeless during COVID-19

She Needed Help, Now She’s Helping Others

Seattle ARP partners with college to expand opportunities for men in recovery

From addiction to ambition: How The Salvation Army’s support opened doors for one woman

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