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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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

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November 6, 2018

12 Things you might not know about The Salvation Army

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November 3, 2018

5 Ways to give thanks beyond Thanksgiving

Giving thanks deserves more than a seat at one meal

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October 26, 2018

Salvation Army providing relief after Super Typhoon strikes western Pacific islands

After Super Typhoon Yutu struck in the western Pacific Ocean on Oct

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October 22, 2018

Mental health becomes focus in Army’s Indonesia quake response

After a 7

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October 22, 2018

Katrina survivors aid in Salvation Army’s Michael response

By Michelle Hartfield – Thirteen years ago, Hurricane Katrina devastated

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October 15, 2018

Salvation Army serves small Hispanic community hit by Michael

By Donald Felice – Nestled in the southwestern corner of the state of

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October 14, 2018

Salvation Army continues work in Florida Panhandle, residents still without power

The Salvation Army is ramping up meal service to areas across the Florida

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October 10, 2018

Hurricane Michael makes landfall in Florida, Salvation Army in position

Forecasters warned that residents should treat Michael’s eyewall like a 15

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October 4, 2018

Therapy dogs join Salvation Army’s Hurricane Florence response

By Lindsay Crossland – For what’s believed to be the first time in its

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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

Salvation Army providing relief after Super Typhoon strikes western Pacific islands

Mental health becomes focus in Army’s Indonesia quake response

Katrina survivors aid in Salvation Army’s Michael response

Salvation Army serves small Hispanic community hit by Michael

Salvation Army continues work in Florida Panhandle, residents still without power

Hurricane Michael makes landfall in Florida, Salvation Army in position

Therapy dogs join Salvation Army’s Hurricane Florence response

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