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

February 28, 2017

Lytton Springs through the years

From orphanage to rehabilitation, the expansive property housed Salvation Army

Impact Stories

February 28, 2017

Challenging evil

Reaching into The Salvation Army’s DNA I was born into a Salvation Army family

byDanielle Strickland

people exercising on treadmills and stationary bike

Impact Stories

February 28, 2017

Ride a bike, power the grid

“There’s no reason why when you exercise, whether you’re a kid or an adult, you

byKristin Marguerite Doidge

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February 27, 2017

Opioid crisis swells in Alaska

Environmental factors paired with alcohol-free mandates in some areas have

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February 27, 2017

West boosts thrift sales online

Ecommerce effort aids ARC ministry By Christin Thieme – Vintage Tennessee

Captain Lucy Chacha smiling behind podium

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February 21, 2017

Creating change

Captain Lucy Chacha’s experience with female genital mutilation is fueling her

byColonel Debbie Horwood

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January 27, 2017

My story

By Brent Stewart – At 57, I have a lot of stories to tell

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January 26, 2017

Bridge to employment in Aurora

Corps’ construction school helps people in recovery gain job skills

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December 22, 2016

Coastal Valley Mobile Ministries reaches farm workers

The ministry delivers 1,000 free, hot meals to farms in Central California each

Home Depot bucket in front of volunteer working

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December 12, 2016

Home Depot partners for vets

Team Depot volunteers transform Salvation Army veteran housing facilities

byChristin Thieme

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December 7, 2016

Winter good stuff collection

“We realize we cannot help everybody but it is our responsibility to help

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Salvation Army Bible correspondence course helps grow faith behind bars

Program assigns volunteer graders to review lessons and return feedback by mail

September 8, 2026
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Service Extension Unit volunteers extend The Salvation Army’s reach

Across rural and underserved regions, service units provide vital care

September 1, 2026
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Foster Grandparents make a difference at Salvation Army programs

A volunteer partnership through Pepperdine University pairs older adults with

August 25, 2026
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The Salvation Army helps SoCal veterans find their footing after military service

Veteran Community Integration Services program provides housing and employment

August 18, 2026
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Lytton Springs through the years

Challenging evil

Ride a bike, power the grid

Opioid crisis swells in Alaska

West boosts thrift sales online

Creating change

My story

Bridge to employment in Aurora

Coastal Valley Mobile Ministries reaches farm workers

Home Depot partners for vets

Winter good stuff collection

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

Joy That Moves

Latest Impact StoriesView All

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

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

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Lytton Springs through the years

Challenging evil

Ride a bike, power the grid

Opioid crisis swells in Alaska

West boosts thrift sales online

Creating change

12 action steps your corps can take to fight human trafficking

My story

Bridge to employment in Aurora

Coastal Valley Mobile Ministries reaches farm workers

Home Depot partners for vets

Winter good stuff collection

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