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

August 20, 2020

Salvation Army feeds first responders, evacuees of several Northern California wildfires

Nearly 250,000 people are under fire evacuation orders and warnings in Northern

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July 29, 2020

Salvation Army responds in Texas as Hurricane Hanna strikes

With the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season underway, Hurricane Hanna continues to

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July 29, 2020

Nursing students partner with The Salvation Army to complete their training

Butte College and the Chico Corps form a mutually beneficial alliance

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July 28, 2020

Salvation Army serves residents impacted by Hurricane Hanna

By Philip Burn – Salvation Army staff and volunteers in Corpus Christi

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July 23, 2020

Billboard promotes help line for Montana human trafficking survivors

There’s a new feature at The Salvation Army’s Billings, Montana, warehouse: a

byHillary Jackson

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July 8, 2020

Pandemic-induced ‘eviction avalanche’ comes into focus

The Salvation Army works to get out in front of, and respond to, the looming

byJared McKiernan

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July 2, 2020

Meet the Helpers: Salvation Army officers triple food pantry size in Mesa

Major Cherilee Ramsey is the corps officer in Mesa, Arizona, with her husband,

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June 26, 2020

Everything you need to know about William Booth this Founder’s Day

The Salvation Army celebrates Founders’ Day each year on July 2

byChristin Thieme

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June 22, 2020

A history of social services

It is not just the ideas that define the organization, but the character of the

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June 20, 2020

William Booth: A tribute to the Founder at the centennial of his death

A tribute to the Founder at the centennial of his death

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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

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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

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Salvation Army feeds first responders, evacuees of several Northern California wildfires

Salvation Army responds in Texas as Hurricane Hanna strikes

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Salvation Army serves residents impacted by Hurricane Hanna

Billboard promotes help line for Montana human trafficking survivors

Pandemic-induced ‘eviction avalanche’ comes into focus

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Long-term disaster support continues months after major Washington flooding

GrowGood garden at Bell Shelter helps residents find peace and renewed purpose

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