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.

How the Santa Rosa Senior Center director helps seniors be like kids again

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November 22, 2023

How the Santa Rosa Senior Center director helps seniors be like kids again

Senior Center Director Kathy Forsyth is building a vibrant community for older

byKaren Gleason

Youth shine at The Salvation Army “Share Your Voice” singing competition grand finale

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November 17, 2023

Youth shine at The Salvation Army “Share Your Voice” singing competition grand finale

Torrance Corps hosts the premiere event, aiming to give youth professional music

byKaren Gleason

How The Salvation Army is paving a ‘pathway of hope’ in Silicon Valley

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November 17, 2023

How The Salvation Army is paving a ‘pathway of hope’ in Silicon Valley

The Silicon Valley campus meets a variety of community needs; aims to do more

byKaren Gleason

The Salvation Army Mexico Territory mobilizes after Hurricane Otis strikes Acapulco

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November 15, 2023

The Salvation Army Mexico Territory mobilizes after Hurricane Otis strikes Acapulco

The people of Acapulco, Mexico, are still feeling the effects of Hurricane Otis,

CMA CGM Foundation Partners with The Salvation Army to give away 1,500 Turkeys

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November 15, 2023

CMA CGM Foundation partners with The Salvation Army to give away 1,500 turkeys

On Nov

byHaley Osness

Seniors from The Salvation Army Modesto Red Shield share in the wonder of Disneyland

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November 15, 2023

Seniors from The Salvation Army Modesto Red Shield share in the wonder of Disneyland

It’s often said Disneyland is the happiest place on earth, and for a group of 11

byHillary Jackson

Salvation Army San Diego Rady Center project aims to be a ‘Beacon of Hope’

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November 10, 2023

Salvation Army San Diego Rady Center project aims to be a ‘Beacon of Hope’

As the site plan for The Salvation Army San Diego Rady Center comes together—and

byKristin Marguerite Doidge

The Salvation Army Cathedral City Corps Beautified by 400 Home Depot Foundation Volunteers

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November 9, 2023

The Salvation Army Cathedral City Corps beautified by 400 Home Depot Foundation volunteers

Hundreds of Home Depot Foundation volunteers unite to transform The Salvation

byHaley Osness

'Dance of Champions' brings people of all abilities together in Las Cruces

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November 8, 2023

‘Dance of Champions’ brings people of all abilities together in Las Cruces

In the 2023 movie “Champions,” a court order requires a former minor-league

byHaley Osness

Volunteers on vacation give back in Maui with The Salvation Army

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November 3, 2023

Volunteers on vacation give back in Maui with The Salvation Army

After spending a week on Oahu on vacation from his department of transportation

byHillary Jackson

How The Salvation Army loves and cares for centenarians at Silvercrest residences

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November 1, 2023

How The Salvation Army loves and cares for centenarians at Silvercrest residences

The Western Territory is home to several Silvercrest centenarians

byKaren Gleason

How a Salvation Army employment program gets men back on their feet

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October 27, 2023

How a Salvation Army employment program gets men back on their feet

In San Diego, Salvation Army assistance programs are helping men obtain

byHaley Osness

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