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

December 22, 2017

Salvation Army responds to Buffalo blaze

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

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December 20, 2017

Serving newcomers, asylum seekers stalled at Mexican border

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

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December 19, 2017

‘Santa Steph’ Curry serves Bay Area families

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

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December 17, 2017

Keeping child care costs in check

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

byJared McKiernan

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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

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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

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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

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October 10, 2017

The Salvation Army extends meal service in Northern California

At least 15 fires continue to burn across Napa, Sonoma and Yuba Counties

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October 10, 2017

Officer provides care to one of his own employees following Nate

Much like the entire Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi Division of The

October 3, 2017

Vegas relief rolls on as victims continue recovery

The Salvation Army of Southern Nevada continues to serve those impacted by

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September 25, 2017

What we learned this hurricane season

Two of the biggest natural disasters struck back-to-back—delivering a host of

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The Cheyenne Corps’ weekly recovery classes help people find connection,

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Retired Salvation Army officers bring companionship and emotional and spiritual

September 29, 2026
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ARC alumnus builds connection on the streets, at the corps and beyond

After rebuilding his life through the ARC, Jesus Vargas-Flores now helps others

September 22, 2026
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How substance use and recovery inspired one man to find new purpose

Francisco Quintero grew up participating in a lot of activities

September 21, 2026
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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 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

The Salvation Army extends meal service in Northern California

Officer provides care to one of his own employees following Nate

Vegas relief rolls on as victims continue recovery

What we learned this hurricane season

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