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

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

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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

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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

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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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

Impact Stories

October 22, 2018

Katrina survivors aid in Salvation Army’s Michael response

By Michelle Hartfield – Thirteen years ago, Hurricane Katrina devastated

Impact Stories

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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Chaplains bring emotional and spiritual support to Silvercrest senior communities

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Impact Stories

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

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

Chaplains bring emotional and spiritual support to Silvercrest senior communities

ARC alumnus builds connection on the streets, at the corps and beyond

How substance use and recovery inspired one man to find new purpose

Training supports disaster responders as they support survivors