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

January 2, 2021

International Salvation Army leader welcomes New Year

The General’s New Year Message 2021 Welcome to 2021!

byBrian Peddle, General

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December 29, 2020

Salvation Army restores family for man in recovery from addiction

When Joshua Needham first arrived at The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation

byVivian Gatica Lopez

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December 29, 2020

20 good things that happened in 2020

It’s no secret 2020 has been challenging

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December 22, 2020

Colorado family pays it forward one pizza at a time

Pizza is more popular than ever in 2020, according to a recent survey of

byKristin Marguerite Doidge

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December 21, 2020

West unites in Christmas Praise event

Western Territorial Commander Commissioner Douglas Riley gathered Salvationists

byChristin Thieme

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December 18, 2020

Homeless to work program brings healing through employment

The program has secured full-time employment for 44 people since launching in

byVivian Gatica Lopez

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December 15, 2020

In a virtual year, The Salvation Army turns to cryptocurrency

Crypto kettle is the latest in a range of efforts aimed to rescue Christmas In a

byHillary Jackson

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December 8, 2020

Immunization partnership brings free flu shots to seniors, homeless

It’s flu season, and once again, seniors and those experiencing homelessness

byHillary Jackson

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December 4, 2020

Alaska Salvation Army responds to devastating landslide

Alaskans rally to help meet community needs after the Dec

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December 4, 2020

New CNA program in Oakland creates promising future

Shelter and Adult Rehabilitation Center residents find new workforce training

byShelley Hickox

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December 1, 2020

First-ever Virtual Do Good Expedition gathers do gooders this Giving Tuesday

It’s a year like none other and this Giving Tuesday is no exception

byChristin Thieme

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December 1, 2020

Salvation Army partners to not only rescue Christmas but make it special

When leaders at The Salvation Army put out a call to help rescue Christmas

byKristin Marguerite Doidge

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International Salvation Army leader welcomes New Year

Salvation Army restores family for man in recovery from addiction

20 good things that happened in 2020

Colorado family pays it forward one pizza at a time

West unites in Christmas Praise event

Homeless to work program brings healing through employment

In a virtual year, The Salvation Army turns to cryptocurrency

Immunization partnership brings free flu shots to seniors, homeless

Alaska Salvation Army responds to devastating landslide

New CNA program in Oakland creates promising future

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Salvation Army partners to not only rescue Christmas but make it special

Chaplains bring emotional and spiritual support to Silvercrest senior communities

ARC alumnus builds connection on the streets, at the corps and beyond

How substance use and recovery inspired one man to find new purpose

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