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.

This foster teen’s summer camp journey led to meaningful mentorship

Impact Stories

May 24, 2024

This foster teen’s summer camp journey led to meaningful mentorship

Ridgecrest (California) Corps Officer Lt

byKaren Gleason

Ponderosa Ranch Director wants camp to feel like 'mountain home'

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May 22, 2024

Ponderosa Ranch Director wants camp to feel like ‘mountain home’

In Arizona, Ponderosa Ranch Camp Director uses experience as a camper turned

byLori Arnold

Guitar lessons help kids be kids at Phoenix family shelter

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May 17, 2024

Guitar lessons help kids be kids at Phoenix family shelter

On Monday nights, the Phoenix Family Services Emergency Shelter indoor

byHillary Jackson

At The Salvation Army San Gabriel Corps, 'everyone joins the service'

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May 15, 2024

At The Salvation Army San Gabriel Corps, ‘everyone joins the service’

Members join in the mission of The Salvation Army at this trilingual corps in

byKaren Gleason

Man uses story of overcoming homelessness to reach others in Riverside, California

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May 10, 2024

Man uses story of overcoming homelessness to reach others in Riverside, California

Kenneth Mackillop has a new purpose: conducting homeless outreach in Riverside

byHaley Osness

Teen grows in faith and finds herself at Salvation Army camp

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May 8, 2024

Teen grows in faith and finds herself at Salvation Army camp

Attending The Salvation Army Camp Daley gave teen Taylor Lewis-Williams a chance

byHaley Osness

Salvation Army clothing bank a hub for 'belonging and personal growth' in New Mexico

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May 2, 2024

Salvation Army clothing bank a hub for ‘belonging and personal growth’ in New Mexico

The Salvation Army clothing closet in Farmington, New Mexico, started in 2022,

byHannah Larson

A Salvation Army community garden plot brings renewal for men in recovery

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April 29, 2024

A Salvation Army community garden plot brings renewal for men in recovery

For 10 years, The Salvation Army Canoga Park Adult Rehabilitation Center has

byHaley Osness

How The Salvation Army built a family-friendly community at Hope Vista

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April 24, 2024

How The Salvation Army built a family-friendly community at Hope Vista

The Olivehurst, California, community is adding a family park with a playground,

byKaren Gleason

The Salvation Army Pathway of Hope supports families of all abilities

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April 22, 2024

The Salvation Army Pathway of Hope supports families of all abilities

Chelsea Pierceall and her son, Zander, found community, support and resources

byHaley Osness

How the Salem Kroc Center GED program helps youth further their education

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April 19, 2024

How the Salem Kroc Center GED program helps youth further their education

Onsite GED center meets youth where they are, making education accessible

byKaren Gleason

Food pantry expands to meet growing needs in Bellingham

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April 17, 2024

Food pantry expands to meet growing needs in Bellingham

When an Albertsons grocery store in the Birchwood neighborhood of Bellingham,

byHaley Osness

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Ponderosa Ranch Director wants camp to feel like ‘mountain home’

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How The Salvation Army built a family-friendly community at Hope Vista

The Salvation Army Pathway of Hope supports families of all abilities

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Real love gets close and asks, ‘who is my neighbor?’

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