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 29, 2018

$50 million gift to Salvation Army announced in San Diego

Donation is part of an $80 million capital campaign designed to address

Impact Stories

January 27, 2018

Uber grant helps Salvation Army shuttle homebound seniors

Seniors are the fastest growing segment of Alaska’s population

Impact Stories

January 4, 2018

Salvation Army responds to massive pileup in Lancaster, New York

The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services teams based in Buffalo, New York,

Impact Stories

December 22, 2017

Relief efforts continue for record-setting Thomas Fire

The blaze has now claimed more than 425 square miles—an area bigger than the

Impact Stories

December 22, 2017

Salvation Army responds to Buffalo blaze

The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) team in Buffalo, New York,

Impact Stories

December 20, 2017

Serving newcomers, asylum seekers stalled at Mexican border

A Baja California shelter opened to serve Mexican nationals at risk of

Impact Stories

December 19, 2017

‘Santa Steph’ Curry serves Bay Area families

The Salvation Army in San Francisco took 60 families to a Christmas party hosted

Impact Stories

December 17, 2017

Keeping child care costs in check

As affordable child care becomes more and more a commodity, low-cost providers

byJared McKiernan

Impact Stories

December 5, 2017

Can volunteering ward off depression?

Studies show maintaining social connection is key when trying to help alleviate

byHillary Jackson

October 25, 2017

Culinary academy grads pitch in to help wildfire victims

By Sydney Fong – The Napa (California) Salvation Army has a host of

Impact Stories

October 23, 2017

The Salvation Army continues work in Texas long after media frenzy

Now that the immediate threat has subsided, recovery efforts have fully pivoted

Impact Stories

October 12, 2017

Callaways given National Association of REALTORS® Good Neighbor Award, donate prize to Salvation Army

By Marlene Klotz-Collins— After 93,000 online votes, the National Association of

The Latest

Tehachapi food pantry expands access and choice, earns Gold Certification

Gold Certification recognizes efforts to make healthy food more accessible

August 13, 2026
4 minute read
Ministry at the edge of the world: Living and serving on the island of Saipan

An often overlooked US Territory in the western Pacific, Saipan is closer in

August 12, 2026
4 minute read
Behind the scenes: How Salvation Army staff identify valuable donations to support rehabilitation

Thousands of donations pass through Salvation Army warehouses each day

August 11, 2026
4 minute read
Pathway of Hope helps Afghan family build a new life in America

An Afghan family turned to The Salvation Army as they navigated the challenges

August 4, 2026
3 minute read

Joy That Moves

Latest Impact StoriesView All

Tehachapi food pantry expands access and choice, earns Gold Certification

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

Warm Home Fund partnership helps Washington families facing financial hardship

Popular Topics

PopularView All

Tehachapi food pantry expands access and choice, earns Gold Certification

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

Warm Home Fund partnership helps Washington families facing financial hardship

Impact Stories

$50 million gift to Salvation Army announced in San Diego

Uber grant helps Salvation Army shuttle homebound seniors

Salvation Army responds to massive pileup in Lancaster, New York

Relief efforts continue for record-setting Thomas Fire

Salvation Army responds to Buffalo blaze

Serving newcomers, asylum seekers stalled at Mexican border

‘Santa Steph’ Curry serves Bay Area families

Keeping child care costs in check

Can volunteering ward off depression?

Culinary academy grads pitch in to help wildfire victims

The Salvation Army continues work in Texas long after media frenzy

Callaways given National Association of REALTORS® Good Neighbor Award, donate prize to Salvation Army

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