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

October 15, 2012

A pasta with hope

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

byErica Andrews

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October 13, 2012

Meet Max Dunn

Mentor of men A resident of The Salvation Army Lytton Springs Adult

byDebra Celovsky

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October 11, 2012

Cooking to stay clean

Helping former addicts prepare for employment By Ted Van Alen – In Lodi,

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

August 10, 2012

ARC alumni challenged to “make a difference”

San Francisco ARC celebrates its graduates

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July 3, 2012

Yes—you, too, can be like Joan Kroc

Joan Kroc believed in strength, especially strength of character

byChristin Thieme

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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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Yes—you, too, can be like Joan Kroc

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