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 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

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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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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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Salvation Army team offers ministry of presence in Seattle shelters

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Chaplains bring emotional and spiritual support to Silvercrest senior communities

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

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Chaplains bring emotional and spiritual support to Silvercrest senior communities

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Chaplains bring emotional and spiritual support to Silvercrest senior communities

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

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

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‘Daily Word of Peace’ call helps people feel less alone

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

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

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

Training supports disaster responders as they support survivors