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

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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 22, 2020

Salvation Army team offers ministry of presence in Seattle shelters

Acts of kindness impact clients and staff

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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: Sarah Bentley created a support line for seniors to call any time

If you’re an older adult, living alone, you can imagine the stress that comes

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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

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Warm Home Fund partnership helps Washington families facing financial hardship

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

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

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Water from the hills, a ‘Doughnut Sweethearts’ excerpt

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

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

Meet The Helpers: Sarah Bentley created a support line for seniors to call any time

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

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

Warm Home Fund partnership helps Washington families facing financial hardship