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.

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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August 7, 2018

The Salvation Army continues response to largest California fire in state history

The day after Northern California’s Carr Fire was declared a Federal Disaster,

August 7, 2018

How The Salvation Army helps after the fire

The Salvation Army is 10 months into its three-year plan for Northern California

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July 30, 2018

Salvation Army increases response for Carr Fire

By Hillary Jackson – As the deadly Carr Fire continues to burn more than

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July 27, 2018

As California fires burn, Salvation Army is there to help

As fires burn throughout California, The Salvation Army has deployed teams to

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Building a community where recovery can grow

Chaplains bring emotional and spiritual support to Silvercrest senior communities

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

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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

The Salvation Army continues response to largest California fire in state history

How The Salvation Army helps after the fire

Salvation Army increases response for Carr Fire

As California fires burn, Salvation Army is there to help

Building a community where recovery can grow

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