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

June 28, 2018

Salvation Army tackles homelessness at BART stations

New partnership brings services to Bay Area’s homeless

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June 19, 2018

Arizona program gives youth confidence, motivation

Partnership emphasizes educational support for local students As Arizona works

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June 14, 2018

Salem Kroc Center serves as distribution site during water crisis

Salvation Army opens gates to vulnerable populations in North East Salem

June 6, 2018

Salvation Army assists volcano victims in Guatemala

The Salvation Army in Guatemala is helping people affected by the eruption of

May 31, 2018

Salvation Army keeps relief efforts fluid weeks after eruption

The Kilauea volcano emergency continues to carry on, with no real end in sight

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May 22, 2018

Salvation Army provides reinforcements for Puna lava flow response

Hawaii’s Kileaua Volcano is showing no reprieve, nearly three weeks after a

May 10, 2018

Salvation Army distributes vouchers to volcano victims

It’s been a week since Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano erupted, prompting mandatory

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April 25, 2018

Oklahoma wildfires wreak havoc; Salvation Army continues response

Wildfires have burned roughly 350,000 acres in Dewey and Woodward counties in

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April 24, 2018

African immigrant outreach a critical touchpoint in Phoenix

Meeting the needs of a population in constant flux, a unique Salvation Army

byHillary Jackson

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April 24, 2018

Helping a hurting community in Vallejo

Salvation Army in Solano County conducts mobile homeless outreach every Saturday

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April 24, 2018

Driving revenue for ministry

In the market for a used car (or food truck)?

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April 24, 2018

Salvation Army continues long-term Caribbean hurricane response

Building programs and more help islanders recover from the storm More than six

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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

Salvation Army tackles homelessness at BART stations

Arizona program gives youth confidence, motivation

Salem Kroc Center serves as distribution site during water crisis

Salvation Army assists volcano victims in Guatemala

Salvation Army keeps relief efforts fluid weeks after eruption

Salvation Army provides reinforcements for Puna lava flow response

Salvation Army distributes vouchers to volcano victims

Oklahoma wildfires wreak havoc; Salvation Army continues response

African immigrant outreach a critical touchpoint in Phoenix

Helping a hurting community in Vallejo

Driving revenue for ministry

Salvation Army continues long-term Caribbean hurricane response

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