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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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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September 20, 2017

The Salvation Army responds to Mexico City earthquake

The 7

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September 14, 2017

Spokane Salvation Army responds to school shooting

The Salvation Army of Spokane, Washington, responded after a Sept

September 11, 2017

Salvation Army Mexico responds to dual disasters

By Ricardo Bouzigues, Colonel – The Salvation Army in Mexico is responding

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September 7, 2017

Social media connects hurricane survivors to relief

Thanks to a Facebook post from Kera Kizzee of Houston, Texas, The Salvation Army

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Impact Stories

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

The Salvation Army responds to Mexico City earthquake

Spokane Salvation Army responds to school shooting

Salvation Army Mexico responds to dual disasters

Social media connects hurricane survivors to relief

Salvation Army Bible correspondence course helps grow faith behind bars

Service Extension Unit volunteers extend The Salvation Army’s reach

Foster Grandparents make a difference at Salvation Army programs

The Salvation Army helps SoCal veterans find their footing after military service