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

August 31, 2017

Reframing how we talk about service

The social services sector aims to transform how the public sees it, and garner

Impact Stories

August 30, 2017

‘Healthy Army’ ignites strength

Initiative teaches the foundation of health, wellness and self-confidence On a

byChristin Thieme

Impact Stories

August 29, 2017

The Salvation Army continues response for Hurricane Harvey victims

The Salvation Army continues to provide practical assistance and emotional and

July 20, 2017

The Salvation Army serves Tennessee community affected by water outages

Officials have warned all customers of the East Sevier County Utility District

July 18, 2017

Salvation Army expands support to flooded areas in Northern Illinois

5,800 structures could ultimately be flooded in Lake County alone, according to

Impact Stories

July 17, 2017

Salvation Army to continue military plane crash service throughout investigation

The Salvation Army has provided 1,773 meals, 2,800 drinks, 575 snacks and prayed

Impact Stories

June 30, 2017

Soup and hope: every day at 4 am, this truck serves the homeless

Nightly soup run offers a meal, plants a seed

Impact Stories

June 30, 2017

New program hopes to change the narrative on trafficking

The Salvation Army first anti-human trafficking program in Florida that allows

byCaitlin Johnston

Impact Stories

June 30, 2017

Salvation Army expands Oxnard dental clinic

Since 1999, The Salvation Army has operated a free dental clinic to uninsured

byJared McKiernan

Impact Stories

June 28, 2017

Breaking our unconscious bias

Color blindness has rarely been about not seeing differences, but about how we

byKaren Young

Impact Stories

June 28, 2017

Moving from performance to purpose in youth sports

Millions of youth devote a substantial amount of their childhood to sports

byBenjamin J. Houltberg

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Reframing how we talk about service

‘Healthy Army’ ignites strength

The Salvation Army continues response for Hurricane Harvey victims

The Salvation Army serves Tennessee community affected by water outages

Salvation Army expands support to flooded areas in Northern Illinois

Salvation Army to continue military plane crash service throughout investigation

Soup and hope: every day at 4 am, this truck serves the homeless

New program hopes to change the narrative on trafficking

Salvation Army expands Oxnard dental clinic

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Moving from performance to purpose in youth sports

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

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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

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

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Reframing how we talk about service

Green Light Project gets women out of Red Light District

‘Healthy Army’ ignites strength

The Salvation Army continues response for Hurricane Harvey victims

The Salvation Army serves Tennessee community affected by water outages

Salvation Army expands support to flooded areas in Northern Illinois

Salvation Army to continue military plane crash service throughout investigation

Soup and hope: every day at 4 am, this truck serves the homeless

New program hopes to change the narrative on trafficking

Salvation Army expands Oxnard dental clinic

Breaking our unconscious bias

Moving from performance to purpose in youth sports

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