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

June 9, 2016

Accessing potential through sponsorship

According to a 2015 UNICEF report, 58 million children between ages 6-11 and 63

byLaura Poff

Impact Stories

June 9, 2016

EverFi gamifies life skills lessons for kids

It’s after school on Friday and the homework is light, so Grace, 7, takes a seat

Impact Stories

June 6, 2016

$1 million grant from Walmart supports SA services

The $1 million grant supported nutrition in Salvation Army programs nationwide

Impact Stories

June 3, 2016

A letter of remembrance for Danny White

Murrieta Corps soldier promoted to Glory at 65

Impact Stories

May 31, 2016

Homeless to home

Illness and relocation left a family of seven out in the cold until they met The

byKelsey Atkins

Impact Stories

May 28, 2016

Restorative Court steers homeless from prison

Diversionary program helps low-level offenders work toward self-sufficiency

byJared McKiernan

Impact Stories

May 25, 2016

Reconnecting family

“Family is what drives these searches

Impact Stories

May 23, 2016

Should Wall Street fund social services?

Impact investing works to create positive outcomes for society, sometimes at the

byJosiah Hesse

Impact Stories

May 22, 2016

Family Finds Hope

“When we became homeless, it made me feel as a mother like I couldn’t take care

Impact Stories

May 21, 2016

Furnishings welcome vets home

The Salvation Army often helps veterans in need connect to housing, but the Army

Impact Stories

May 11, 2016

Surviving servitude

When Lydia pressed for her money, her employers simply got more creative with

byMindy Farabee

Impact Stories

May 11, 2016

Promoting love behind bars

The United States is No

byKathy Lovin

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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

Impact Stories

Accessing potential through sponsorship

EverFi gamifies life skills lessons for kids

$1 million grant from Walmart supports SA services

A letter of remembrance for Danny White

Homeless to home

Restorative Court steers homeless from prison

Reconnecting family

Should Wall Street fund social services?

Family Finds Hope

Furnishings welcome vets home

Surviving servitude

Promoting love behind bars

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