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.

February 28, 2016

‘A silent disaster’

The Salvation Army and other agencies re-position Flint Water Crisis response

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February 19, 2016

Behind the scenes of Salvation Army thrift stores

Across the country, thrift sales fund rehabilitation through The Salvation Army

byChristin Thieme

February 14, 2016

Salvation Army Refugee Response in Norway chronicled in online film

Short film provides overview of The Salvation Army’s response in Germany and

February 14, 2016

The Salvation Army in Taiwan offers ongoing assistance

Help will likely be needed in coming months as people rebuild their lives

February 8, 2016

Salvation Army responds after Taiwan earthquake

Magnitude 6

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February 3, 2016

Making dollars make sense

‘Money Matters: Make It Count’ teaches financial literacy to teens

byLaura Poff

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January 29, 2016

Sustainable surfing

Waves for Water partners with surfers, teachers and government agencies to bring

byErica Andrews

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January 20, 2016

The Harvest Initiative moves forward

Moy Hernandez, Jr

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January 12, 2016

Human need indexed across U.S.

In partnership with the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, the Human Needs

byJennifer Byrd

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December 27, 2015

Lytton ARC beneficiaries speak at local high school

Sharing their lives, four men stress that choices have consequences

December 21, 2015

Salvation Army in Germany better equipped to help refugees

New storage facility helps The Salvation Army “become family” with refugees in

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December 9, 2015

Volunteer spreads biblical finance

Ray Louth regularly visits eight ARC locations, teaching wise money management

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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

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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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‘A silent disaster’

Behind the scenes of Salvation Army thrift stores

Salvation Army Refugee Response in Norway chronicled in online film

The Salvation Army in Taiwan offers ongoing assistance

Salvation Army responds after Taiwan earthquake

Making dollars make sense

Sustainable surfing

The Harvest Initiative moves forward

Human need indexed across U.S.

Lytton ARC beneficiaries speak at local high school

Salvation Army in Germany better equipped to help refugees

Volunteer spreads biblical finance

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