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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April 14, 2020

5 ways The Salvation Army is caring for the hungry during COVID-19

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

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April 13, 2020

Salvation Army responds to Easter Sunday tornado outbreak in South

A tornado outbreak in the South has killed at least 26 people and left some

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April 6, 2020

How to help The Salvation Army respond to COVID-19

In recent weeks, many Americans have been asked to shelter at home and social

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April 1, 2020

Fifty Sandwiches founder aims to humanize homelessness through new book

By Justin Doering– An estimated 3

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April 1, 2020

Need someone to talk to? Call The Salvation Army’s national hotline.

If you’re scared, lonely or dealing with uncertainty, dial 844-458-HOPE (4673)

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March 30, 2020

‘Silver Line’ offers voice of encouragement for seniors

The Western Territory sent a card to some 3,000 residents of The Salvation

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March 28, 2020

How to respond positively when you’re feeling empty

By Patrick Lyons, Captain– If you’re a relief worker—and if you’re in The

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March 28, 2020

Isabella Shake receives The Salvation Army William Booth Award

Isabella Shake receives national award

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March 28, 2020

Back on My Feet has ARC running

Program combats addiction with exercise By Hillary Jackson – Before the

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March 27, 2020

Street Level van outreach gets people off the streets, into permanent housing

Implementing ‘The Way Out’ in Washington’s King County When the Street Level van

byKaren Gleason

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March 26, 2020

How to apply psychological first aid

By Patrick Lyons, Captain – Most of us are familiar with first aid and CPR

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March 23, 2020

Salvation Army stores pause retail operations to focus on most need

Store locations will remain open to accept donations that help meet immediate

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Need someone to talk to? Call The Salvation Army’s national hotline.

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