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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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

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June 30, 2017

Salvation Army expands Oxnard dental clinic

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

byJared McKiernan

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June 28, 2017

Breaking our unconscious bias

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

byKaren Young

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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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June 26, 2017

What happens to donations The Salvation Army can’t use?

Diverting waste continues to help fund The Salvation Army’s residential recovery

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June 21, 2017

Portugal Salvationists offer assistance after wildfires

Salvationists in Portugal are providing assistance to people affected by

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June 7, 2017

Challenging Evil Podcast: Fair Trade

[divider]Episode 3[/divider] Exploring fair trade and The Salvation Army’s

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June 5, 2017

Addressing a silent epidemic

A recent tragedy in San Bernardino, California, underscores the importance of

byKristin Marguerite Doidge

May 31, 2017

The Salvation Army provides meals after storms in Texas

More than 62,000 residents lost power the following day

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May 30, 2017

Brave comes to Seattle

One-day event reminds girls in foster care of their value By Captain Lisa

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May 28, 2017

Naming, navigating, and reframing depression in the lives of teenagers

“Sometimes I feel like we are just running a hotel and restaurant around here!

byRhett Smith

May 26, 2017

Philippines Salvation Army assists those fleeing fighting

People are leaving Marawi City, seeking refuge in Iligan City

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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

What happens to donations The Salvation Army can’t use?

Portugal Salvationists offer assistance after wildfires

Challenging Evil Podcast: Fair Trade

Addressing a silent epidemic

The Salvation Army provides meals after storms in Texas

Brave comes to Seattle

Naming, navigating, and reframing depression in the lives of teenagers

Philippines Salvation Army assists those fleeing fighting

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