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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April 15, 2019

Salvation Army serves East Texas tornado victims

An EF-3 tornado struck the city of Franklin, Texas, Saturday afternoon

April 1, 2019

Salvation Army now housing refugees in McAllen, Texas

The organization has worked closely with Catholic Charities to serve the

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March 28, 2019

Care packages keep college students connected

Golden State Youth Department finds a little encouragement goes a long way

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March 26, 2019

A model for success beyond camp

‘Leadership Pipeline’ “What do I need to do next, Lord?

byKristin Marguerite Doidge

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March 26, 2019

Gaining family at the San Francisco ARC

Grad keeps ties to ‘people who truly care

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March 26, 2019

Broomfield garden community blooms

The Birch Community Garden in Broomfield, Colorado, benefits local children and

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March 26, 2019

Communities in the West look for solutions to the homelessness crisis

The number of people living on our streets continues to rise to emergency levels

byCaitlin Johnston

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March 26, 2019

What it’s like to survive unexpected homelessness

California fire survivors begin to rebuild

byVivian Gatica Lopez

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March 26, 2019

Bus tickets back home as a strategy to address homelessness

Bus tickets back home to loved ones are part of a growing strategy to address

byJared McKiernan

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March 26, 2019

PB&J ministry provides weekly touchpoint for people on streets of paradise

A sandwich ministry provides a weekly touchpoint for people living on the

byKaren Gleason

Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder Giving Speech

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March 26, 2019

Why we must do more to end homelessness

Friends, we must do more

byCommissioner Kenneth G. Hodder, National Commander

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March 26, 2019

What it feels like to be born again, twice

ARC beneficiary cheats death, learns to live for Christ By Hillary Jackson

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Salvation Army serves East Texas tornado victims

Salvation Army now housing refugees in McAllen, Texas

Care packages keep college students connected

A model for success beyond camp

Gaining family at the San Francisco ARC

Broomfield garden community blooms

Communities in the West look for solutions to the homelessness crisis

What it’s like to survive unexpected homelessness

Bus tickets back home as a strategy to address homelessness

PB&J ministry provides weekly touchpoint for people on streets of paradise

Why we must do more to end homelessness

What it feels like to be born again, twice

Salvation Army Bible correspondence course helps grow faith behind bars

Service Extension Unit volunteers extend The Salvation Army’s reach

Foster Grandparents make a difference at Salvation Army programs

The Salvation Army helps SoCal veterans find their footing after military service