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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.

Senior center brings support to older adults in Modesto

Impact Stories

December 28, 2022

Senior center brings support to older adults in Modesto

The staff at The Salvation Army in Modesto, California, began noticing a gap in

byVivian Gatica Lopez

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December 27, 2022

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In 2022, like so many years before, The Salvation Army continued to meet the

byCory Gaudaur

Caring counts down the top stories of 2022

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December 26, 2022

Caring counts down the top stories of 2022

As 2022 comes to a close, Caring has rounded up our top 10 stories from the last

byCory Gaudaur

For one Cox employee, partnering with The Salvation Army is a 'full circle' moment

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December 23, 2022

For one Cox employee, partnering with The Salvation Army is a ‘full circle’ moment

Yecenia Vasquez-Betancourt still remembers the Barbie doll she received as a

byHillary Jackson

Motorcyclists bring Christmas joy to kids in need at annual Toy Run

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December 21, 2022

Motorcyclists bring Christmas joy to kids in need at annual Toy Run

Greeley (Colorado) Toy Run founder reflects on over 30 years of service

byLou Buhl

How a red kettle Christmas sweater created community for The Salvation Army

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December 16, 2022

How a red kettle Christmas sweater created community for The Salvation Army

The San Francisco Kroc Center’s ugly sweater sparks conversations in person and

byKaren Gleason

SEEDS of Hope voted best in 'Survivor Care' for anti-human trafficking

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December 14, 2022

SEEDS of Hope voted best in ‘Survivor Care’ for anti-human trafficking

The Salvation Army program continues to change lives in Las Vegas through

byLou Buhl

Collaboration is Key: The Rady Center Project Builds Hope for San Diegans

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December 9, 2022

Collaboration is Key: The Rady Center Project builds hope for San Diegans

The Salvation Army in San Diego has a vision to expand its efforts to reach more

byKristin Marguerite Doidge

When a New Mexico pueblo was without water for weeks, The Salvation Army stepped in

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December 8, 2022

When a New Mexico pueblo was without water for weeks, The Salvation Army stepped in

Santa Fe (New Mexico) Corps Officer Lt

byHillary Jackson

How one Salvation Army Kroc Center is celebrating people with disabilities through theater

Impact Stories

December 7, 2022

How one Salvation Army Kroc Center is celebrating people with disabilities through theater

Kroc partnership provides opportunities to get involved and grow in the arts

byLou Buhl

How The Salvation Army brings the holidays to those in emergency foster care

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December 2, 2022

How The Salvation Army brings the holidays to those in emergency foster care

Salvation Army Spokane (Washington) Corps helps to create holiday cheer for

byLou Buhl

Kindness at Christmas set one couple on a path to serve others with The Salvation Army

Impact Stories

November 30, 2022

Kindness at Christmas set one couple on a path to serve others with The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army’s Christmas toy drives mean more than teddy bears and tinker

bySeana Scott

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For one Cox employee, partnering with The Salvation Army is a ‘full circle’ moment

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When a New Mexico pueblo was without water for weeks, The Salvation Army stepped in

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Camp gives kids a place to connect to God, nature and each other

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How one mother’s search for help led to inspiring hope for others