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 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

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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

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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

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September 5, 2018

Salvation Army partnership brings services to Bay Area’s homeless

Partnership brings services to Bay Area’s homeless

byVivian Gatica Lopez

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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 –

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August 30, 2018

ARC grad turns to film to tell stories

From addiction and crime to the creative arts

byHillary Jackson

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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

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August 14, 2018

Client choice pantry opens in Hobbs

Facility offers new approach to food distribution in the community

August 10, 2018

The Salvation Army in Indonesia begins earthquake response on Lombok

The Salvation Army in Indonesia is providing medical and other assistance to

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Thousands of donations pass through Salvation Army warehouses each day

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Tehachapi food pantry expands access and choice, earns Gold Certification

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Warm Home Fund partnership helps Washington families facing financial hardship

Impact Stories

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

Hawaii EDS ready to respond to Hurricane Lane

Salvation Army emergency teams respond across flood-hit Kerala

Client choice pantry opens in Hobbs

The Salvation Army in Indonesia begins earthquake response on Lombok

Tehachapi food pantry expands access and choice, earns Gold Certification

Ministry at the edge of the world: Living and serving on the island of Saipan

Behind the scenes: How Salvation Army staff identify valuable donations to support rehabilitation

Pathway of Hope helps Afghan family build a new life in America