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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December 11, 2012

This Christmas, we can change the culture

Impacting society on the true meaning of the holiday season By Phil Cooke

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December 10, 2012

Salvation Army Raises Awareness for People in Need with 2nd Annual World Record Bell-Ringing Contest

Volunteer Bell-Ringers Attempt to Ring For More Than 60 Hours Contest Can

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October 24, 2012

ARC-Corps Connection Initiative

Western Territory aims to connect 22 ARCs with corps By Derek

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October 21, 2012

Shelter from violence

With no identifying signs and a large gate, a Florida domestic violence shelter

byDulcinea N. Cuellar

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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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This Christmas, we can change the culture

Salvation Army Raises Awareness for People in Need with 2nd Annual World Record Bell-Ringing Contest

ARC-Corps Connection Initiative

Shelter from violence

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

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