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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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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May 1, 2020

Meet The Helpers: Karin Ingrande holds outdoor balcony concerts to engage seniors

We’ve all been told to stay home to do our part to flatten the curve, but that

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April 30, 2020

Meet The Helpers: Spreading good news and a boost of positivity

When everyone went home for the greater good, members of The Salvation Army’s

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April 29, 2020

Meet The Helpers: Lt. Sarah Aguirre develops partnership to feed patients in need

Hunger is a new reality for many as the coronavirus has taken hold of

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April 27, 2020

Meet The Helpers: Salvation Army officer collects 20k masks to donate

To support the growing needs of first responders and the most vulnerable during

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April 21, 2020

How The Salvation Army opened a new Denver shelter in under 24 hours

By Caramie Petrowsky – To cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, The Salvation

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April 21, 2020

The Salvation Army Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division receives $20,000 grant from CVS Health

The funds will be used to support ongoing food basket and meals-to-go

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April 19, 2020

Eating together feeds bodies and souls

Research shows sharing a table with others has a number of benefits

byHillary Jackson

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April 17, 2020

Salvation Army delivers meals to San Francisco’s homeless encampments

The Salvation Army and the San Francisco Department of Homelessness and

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April 17, 2020

ARC Connect brings peace of mind during COVID-19

By Hillary Jackson– While Jeremy* was safe from COVID-19 while working toward

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April 17, 2020

Meet the helpers: Salvationist ICU nurse shares about serving in the pandemic

If you drive by your local hospital, chances are you’ll see a big sign of

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April 17, 2020

What it means to wear a Salvation Army uniform

As a teenage member of The Salvation Army, I decided I didn’t want to wear a

byMarcia Smith, Lt. Colonel

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

Meet The Helpers: Karin Ingrande holds outdoor balcony concerts to engage seniors

Meet The Helpers: Spreading good news and a boost of positivity

Meet The Helpers: Lt. Sarah Aguirre develops partnership to feed patients in need

Meet The Helpers: Salvation Army officer collects 20k masks to donate

How The Salvation Army opened a new Denver shelter in under 24 hours

The Salvation Army Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division receives $20,000 grant from CVS Health

Eating together feeds bodies and souls

Salvation Army delivers meals to San Francisco’s homeless encampments

ARC Connect brings peace of mind during COVID-19

Meet the helpers: Salvationist ICU nurse shares about serving in the pandemic

What it means to wear a Salvation Army uniform

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