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 27, 2017

West boosts thrift sales online

Ecommerce effort aids ARC ministry By Christin Thieme – Vintage Tennessee

Captain Lucy Chacha smiling behind podium

Impact Stories

February 21, 2017

Creating change

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

byColonel Debbie Horwood

Impact Stories

January 27, 2017

My story

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

Impact Stories

January 26, 2017

Bridge to employment in Aurora

Corps’ construction school helps people in recovery gain job skills

Impact Stories

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

Impact Stories

December 12, 2016

Home Depot partners for vets

Team Depot volunteers transform Salvation Army veteran housing facilities

byChristin Thieme

Impact Stories

December 7, 2016

Winter good stuff collection

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

Impact Stories

December 6, 2016

A gift that lasts

Join in the experience of impacting lives

byRachel Thieme Ramirez

Impact Stories

December 5, 2016

12 gifts with purpose | Caring Christmas gift guide

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Impact Stories

December 1, 2016

From all angles

“If you want to be effective at changing someone’s life, you’ll have to

byJackeline Luna

Woman holding Salvation Army plastic bag

Impact Stories

November 29, 2016

Recycling project drives textiles to family stores

Program boosts family store income and builds awareness of other Salvation Army

bySara Kiley Watson

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Tehachapi food pantry expands access and choice, earns Gold Certification

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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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Recycling project drives textiles to family stores

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