Disaster

Learn more about how The Salvation Army supports disaster survivors with a variety of stories and articles.

Impact Stories

September 2, 2025

How VOAD streamlines disaster response with coordinated efforts

Behind the scenes of the Eaton Fire, The Salvation Army and partner

byJared McKiernan

In times of disaster and peace, my hope comes from God alone

Spirituality

July 8, 2025

In times of disaster and peace, my hope comes from God alone

In the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires and other recent disasters—from the San

byDouglas Riley, Commissioner

An enduring symbol of Salvation Army service? The canteen

Impact Stories

June 24, 2025

An enduring symbol of Salvation Army service? The canteen

The kettle

byHillary Jackson

The Salvation Army helps kids remain grounded after a disaster

Impact Stories

May 20, 2025

The Salvation Army helps kids remain grounded after a disaster

The evening of Jan

byKaren Gleason

San Diego volunteers train to respond to disaster 'within a moment's notice'

Impact Stories

May 15, 2025

San Diego volunteers train to respond to disaster ‘within a moment’s notice’

Volunteer trainings help prepare locals for increasing disaster response needs

byHaley Osness

5 names of God for comfort during times of disaster

Spirituality

May 12, 2025

5 names of God for comfort during times of disaster

Scripture regularly recounts ordinary people encountering the greatest hardship

byEmily Anderson

After the disaster: A year after San Diego floods

Impact Stories

April 29, 2025

After the disaster: A year after San Diego floods

Over one year after San Diego’s floods, The Salvation Army continues

byHaley Osness

Another tool in The Salvation Army's disaster response? Ham radio

Impact Stories

April 1, 2025

Another tool in The Salvation Army’s disaster response? Ham radio

A dedicated ham radio room at The Salvation Army Petaluma (California) Corps

byKelly Dawson

ARC beneficiaries serve meals and strengthen purpose after California wildfires

Impact Stories

March 25, 2025

ARC beneficiaries serve meals and strengthen purpose after California wildfires

While on the path to recovery, men from The Salvation Army Santa Monica ARC

byHaley Osness

Salvation Army brings support and aid to Pasadena Wildfire Resource Hub

Impact Stories

February 5, 2025

Salvation Army brings support and aid to Pasadena Wildfire Resource Hub

The Salvation Army joins a multi-agency Wildfire Resource Hub in Pasadena to

byHaley Osness

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Disaster

How VOAD streamlines disaster response with coordinated efforts

In times of disaster and peace, my hope comes from God alone

An enduring symbol of Salvation Army service? The canteen

The Salvation Army helps kids remain grounded after a disaster

San Diego volunteers train to respond to disaster ‘within a moment’s notice’

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Another tool in The Salvation Army’s disaster response? Ham radio

ARC beneficiaries serve meals and strengthen purpose after California wildfires

Salvation Army brings support and aid to Pasadena Wildfire Resource Hub

How to start a productive conversation with your kids about drug use

At Bridgeway of Hope, one man’s recovery becomes a calling

Safe housing helps one mom find stability and guide others toward it

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Latest Impact StoriesView All

At Bridgeway of Hope, one man’s recovery becomes a calling

Safe housing helps one mom find stability and guide others toward it

Committed Santa Rosa advisory board member helps raise over $1.5m

Retreats lead recovery program participants through 12 Steps in 3 days

How to start a productive conversation with your kids about drug use

At Bridgeway of Hope, one man’s recovery becomes a calling

Safe housing helps one mom find stability and guide others toward it

Committed Santa Rosa advisory board member helps raise over $1.5m

Disaster

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In times of disaster and peace, my hope comes from God alone

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An enduring symbol of Salvation Army service? The canteen

The Salvation Army helps kids remain grounded after a disaster

San Diego volunteers train to respond to disaster ‘within a moment’s notice’

5 names of God for comfort during times of disaster

After the disaster: A year after San Diego floods

Another tool in The Salvation Army’s disaster response? Ham radio

ARC beneficiaries serve meals and strengthen purpose after California wildfires

Boots on the ground: An inside look at Southern California wildfire response

Salvation Army brings support and aid to Pasadena Wildfire Resource Hub

How to start a productive conversation with your kids about drug use

At Bridgeway of Hope, one man’s recovery becomes a calling

Safe housing helps one mom find stability and guide others toward it

Life’s a Joy: Caring for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Anacortes