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

September 24, 2018

Member of North Carolina church contacts Salvation Army for help

By Brent Rinehart – “You learn to trust Him in the trials

Impact Stories

September 22, 2018

5 ways to give back this fall

Fall is more than a time to enjoy the colorful leaves and pumpkin-flavored

byVivian Gatica Lopez

September 18, 2018

The Salvation Army provides emergency response in Philippines after typhoon

More than a quarter of a million Filipinos have been adversely affected by

Impact Stories

September 11, 2018

Salvation Army preps for ‘monster’ Hurricane Florence

Officials are warning it could be the costliest storm ever to hit the U

Salvation Army soldier helping child doing homework

Impact Stories

September 5, 2018

Life changing mentorship

Across the West, The Salvation Army shapes young lives through mentorship

byVivian Gatica Lopez

Men in line in front of Salvation Army boxes

Impact Stories

September 5, 2018

Salvation Army partnership brings services to Bay Area’s homeless

Partnership brings services to Bay Area’s homeless

byVivian Gatica Lopez

Impact Stories

September 4, 2018

A call for help

Responding to victims of human trafficking I am driving toward Disneyland, just

byStephanie Taylor

August 31, 2018

Keeping up in a changing disaster landscape

More fires means a more impacted relief industry By Jared McKiernan –

Impact Stories

August 30, 2018

ARC grad turns to film to tell stories

From addiction and crime to the creative arts

byHillary Jackson

August 30, 2018

Salvation Army Lombok quake response continues

Recovery, medical and support work is continuing in Lombok, Indonesia, following

Impact Stories

August 23, 2018

Hawaii EDS ready to respond to Hurricane Lane

While services continue for those affected by the Puna lava flow, Salvation Army

August 20, 2018

Salvation Army emergency teams respond across flood-hit Kerala

Flooding and landslides in Kerala, south-west India, caused by torrential

The Latest

Sacramento woodworkers support Salvation Army Angel Tree program with handcrafted toys

The Sacramento Area Woodworkers’ longstanding partnership with The Salvation

December 18, 2025
2 minute read
Christmas cheer and ugly sweaters light up the Anacortes Red Kettle Kickoff

In Anacortes, Washington, tacky holiday sweaters and big hearts filled a

December 16, 2025
3 minute read
Faith in the Fog: A blind volunteer’s story of hope and calling

When Penny was just two weeks old, her mother noticed something wrong with her

December 15, 2025
4 minute read
250: Olympia’s Roaring Motorcycle Toy Run with Captain Amelia Mott

At Christmastime, the spirit of generosity shines brightest

December 15, 2025
12 minute read

Hope in Action

Latest Impact StoriesView All

Sacramento woodworkers support Salvation Army Angel Tree program with handcrafted toys

Christmas cheer and ugly sweaters light up the Anacortes Red Kettle Kickoff

Rams and Salvation Army team up for a Christmas shopping spree to remember

Salvation Army and Genesis Motor partner to giveaway 28 vehicles to wildfire survivors

Popular Topics

PopularView All

Sacramento woodworkers support Salvation Army Angel Tree program with handcrafted toys

Christmas cheer and ugly sweaters light up the Anacortes Red Kettle Kickoff

William Booth’s 12 Days of Christmas

5 things about The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree you might not know

Impact Stories

Member of North Carolina church contacts Salvation Army for help

5 ways to give back this fall

The Salvation Army provides emergency response in Philippines after typhoon

Salvation Army preps for ‘monster’ Hurricane Florence

Life changing mentorship

Salvation Army partnership brings services to Bay Area’s homeless

A call for help

Keeping up in a changing disaster landscape

ARC grad turns to film to tell stories

Salvation Army Lombok quake response continues

Hawaii EDS ready to respond to Hurricane Lane

Salvation Army emergency teams respond across flood-hit Kerala

Sacramento woodworkers support Salvation Army Angel Tree program with handcrafted toys

Christmas cheer and ugly sweaters light up the Anacortes Red Kettle Kickoff

Faith in the Fog: A blind volunteer’s story of hope and calling

250: Olympia’s Roaring Motorcycle Toy Run with Captain Amelia Mott