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

February 14, 2019

Salvation Army in Spokane provides shelter from the cold

Salvation Army warming center is largest in city

Impact Stories

February 13, 2019

‘Marie Kondo Effect’ finds its way into thrift stores

Netflix craze sees more Americans bulldozing their closets and calling The

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February 5, 2019

Antelope Valley shelter brings healing to homelessness through community

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

byHillary Jackson

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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

Uber grant helps shuttle Alaska seniors

Seniors are the fastest growing segment of Alaska’s population and many need a

American Flag waving in front of columns

Impact Stories

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

Impact Stories

November 30, 2018

Getting people back to work

Workforce development movement takes off in and around Sacramento

byVivian Gatica Lopez

woman holding presents with candy cane wrapping paper

Impact Stories

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

Impact Stories

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

Impact Stories

November 6, 2018

12 Things you might not know about The Salvation Army

Impact Stories

November 3, 2018

5 Ways to give thanks beyond Thanksgiving

Giving thanks deserves more than a seat at one meal

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Salvation Army in Spokane provides shelter from the cold

‘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

Uber grant helps shuttle Alaska seniors

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

12 Things you might not know about The Salvation Army

5 Ways to give thanks beyond Thanksgiving

The ripple effect of joy

Meet the joy spreaders

The Salvation Army and retail partners team up to make fashion more sustainable

Salvation Army ice cream truck sparks joyful engagement