Impact Stories

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Impact Stories

October 15, 2012

A pasta with hope

Restaurateur feeds ‘motel kids’ and kick-starts family housing

byErica Andrews

September 24, 2012

Redding Corps assists fire victims

The Salvation Army recently assisted evacuees of the Ponderosa Fire,

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September 1, 2012

Youth Asset Development initiative

A national effort with Search Institute In November 2010, The Salvation Army

byCarol Seiler

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August 10, 2012

ARC alumni challenged to “make a difference”

San Francisco ARC celebrates its graduates

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July 2, 2012

Salvation Army continues disaster relief for worst-ever Colorado fires

By Jared McKiernan The Waldo Canyon Fire in Colorado Springs, Colo

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June 25, 2012

A new source of light

Story and Photos by Christin Davis In a small northern California

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June 8, 2012

Boot camp 4 proves bold

By Christin Davis A simple but striking white 6- by 11-foot origami fish

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June 7, 2012

Eugene Cho tells Boot Camp 4 to invest

By Erica Andrews In the final session of Boot Camp 4, Eugene

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June 5, 2012

A rare voice

Doug Fields reminds Boot Camp 4 delegates to listen for the unique voice of

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May 30, 2012

Suisun City Kroc Center opens in the West

The territory’s final Kroc Center is dedicated By Erica Andrews The Western

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March 24, 2012

Phoenix previews its Kroc Center

During day two of the 2012 National Social Services and Disaster Management

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February 2, 2012

Therapy dogs

Canine companions serve as calming conduits for The Salvation Army Daily trials,

byJared McKiernan

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A pasta with hope

Redding Corps assists fire victims

Youth Asset Development initiative

ARC alumni challenged to “make a difference”

Salvation Army continues disaster relief for worst-ever Colorado fires

A new source of light

Boot camp 4 proves bold

Eugene Cho tells Boot Camp 4 to invest

A rare voice

Suisun City Kroc Center opens in the West

Phoenix previews its Kroc Center

Therapy dogs

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