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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April 19, 2016

Salvation Army provides assistance after earthquakes strike Japan

Two powerful earthquakes leave at least 44 dead and a thousand injured The

April 19, 2016

General André Cox calls for prayer after Ecuador earthquake

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April 11, 2016

Serving with skills

In her office near the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Mackenzie Neitling

byChristin Thieme

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April 11, 2016

SERVICE AT THE POINT OF NEED

Nearly 23,000 volunteers served over 161,000 people from 474 Service Extension

byChristin Thieme

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April 11, 2016

A choice opportunity

John volunteers weekly at the Spokane Salvation Army Food Bank By Cara Cahoon

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April 11, 2016

FRESH APPROACH

Meighen Lovelace needed help from a Salvation Army food bank a decade ago

byCaramie Petrowsky

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April 11, 2016

‘I want to help’

When Meighen Lovelace first walked into The Salvation Army Vail Valley in 2007,

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April 11, 2016

Sustainable Development Goals

A universal agenda to leave no one behind Each fall the United Nations brings

byRobert Docter

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April 11, 2016

For Michael Mueller, volunteering is a daily priority

He started volunteering with The Salvation Army in March 1987

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April 11, 2016

The value of volunteers

National Volunteer Week, April 10-16, recognizes the work of volunteers for

byChristin Thieme

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April 11, 2016

‘WE’RE THE GO-TO PEOPLE’

When the Vail Pass on the I-70 closes, stranding drivers on their way to Denver

March 30, 2016

Salvation Army camps may qualify for new federal funding

Youth employment initiative opens up at least $20 million in workplace grants By

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Salvation Army provides assistance after earthquakes strike Japan

General André Cox calls for prayer after Ecuador earthquake

Serving with skills

SERVICE AT THE POINT OF NEED

A choice opportunity

FRESH APPROACH

‘I want to help’

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For Michael Mueller, volunteering is a daily priority

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‘WE’RE THE GO-TO PEOPLE’

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