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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March 6, 2019

Salvation Army responds as deadly tornadoes hit Alabama and Georgia

By Hanna Karlsson – After tornadoes hit Alabama and Georgia March 3, The

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February 26, 2019

The Salvation Army receives emergency disaster program funding

The Salvation Army Alaska Division received a boost in support of its long-term

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February 13, 2019

‘Marie Kondo Effect’ finds its way into thrift stores

Netflix craze sees more Americans bulldozing their closets and calling The

February 5, 2019

Antelope Valley shelter brings healing to homelessness through community

‘Unprecedented’ effect of Salvation Army-run county temporary shelter keeps

byHillary Jackson

January 31, 2019

Canoga Park ARC graduate sets new goals as driver

By Alma Bahman— With more roller coasters than any theme park in the world, Six

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January 25, 2019

The Salvation Army opens new Family Thrift Store in Chandler

Store will help fund no-cost adult alcohol and drug rehabilitation program The

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November 30, 2018

Advocating for good

Nonprofit advocacy forms a vital link between community needs and Capitol Hill

byChristin Thieme

Men in orange shirts and hardhats working

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November 30, 2018

Getting people back to work

Workforce development movement takes off in and around Sacramento

byVivian Gatica Lopez

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November 29, 2018

10 simple ways you can do good this holiday season

In this season of giving, apply your spirit of generosity to this tangible to-do

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November 9, 2018

5 ways to honor veterans this Veterans Day

Veterans are known for their exemplary bravery, patriotism and dedication to our

byVivian Gatica Lopez

November 6, 2018

Coeur d’Alene’s ‘Kettle of Dreams’

Local artists paint red kettles, illustrating the theme “Love has an Army

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November 6, 2018

12 Things you might not know about The Salvation Army

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Troops returns to Flagstaff, giving kids new opportunities to thrive

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Salvation Army responds as deadly tornadoes hit Alabama and Georgia

The Salvation Army receives emergency disaster program funding

‘Marie Kondo Effect’ finds its way into thrift stores

Antelope Valley shelter brings healing to homelessness through community

Canoga Park ARC graduate sets new goals as driver

The Salvation Army opens new Family Thrift Store in Chandler

Advocating for good

Getting people back to work

10 simple ways you can do good this holiday season

5 ways to honor veterans this Veterans Day

Coeur d’Alene’s ‘Kettle of Dreams’

12 Things you might not know about The Salvation Army

Rileys to farewell from Western Territorial leadership

On working, resting and living a full existence

Salvation Army Troops program helps Flagstaff youth learn and grow

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