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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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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July 25, 2018

Salvation Army provides tornado relief in Iowa

Marshalltown Corps has served over 15,000 meals since the EF-3 struck

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July 25, 2018

Real estate pros prop up ARC ministry

Real Estate for Rehabilitation works to take the hassle out of moving, and do

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July 25, 2018

Salvation Army serves in Substation Fire

By Hillary Jackson – While the flames burned more than 70,000 acres near

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July 24, 2018

The Salvation Army responds as fires rage

With much of the northern hemisphere coping with high temperatures and long dry

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July 24, 2018

‘Brew Crews’ set out in the West

Teams take to the streets with a new tool: backpack coffee dispensers

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July 13, 2018

The Salvation Army sends kids home with meals to avoid hunger away from school

Imagine seeing a child in the dumpster behind school looking for food to take

byCaitlin Johnston

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July 12, 2018

Why should charities care about blockchain and cryptocurrency?

A lot of the same reasons they value building for the future

byJared McKiernan

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July 11, 2018

Initiative brings ‘Tech in the Tenderloin’

Non-profit aims to open tech opportunities for San Francisco kids By Vivian

byVivian Gatica Lopez

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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

Salvation Army provides tornado relief in Iowa

Real estate pros prop up ARC ministry

Salvation Army serves in Substation Fire

The Salvation Army responds as fires rage

‘Brew Crews’ set out in the West

The Salvation Army sends kids home with meals to avoid hunger away from school

Why should charities care about blockchain and cryptocurrency?

Initiative brings ‘Tech in the Tenderloin’

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