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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January 14, 2020

14 ways The Salvation Army uses the money you put in the kettle

When you give $1 to The Salvation Army, it helps to meet needs in the community

byHillary Jackson

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January 10, 2020

Salvation Army relief efforts underway in Puerto Rico

The Salvation Army and Puerto Rico Emergency Management Agency (PREMA) are

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January 3, 2020

The top 10 Caring stories of 2019

From moving to an all-digital format to launching The Do Gooders podcast,

ARC Graduates Standing Together in Front of Audience

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November 28, 2019

Stockton ARC increases capacity with merger

Facility made room for more beds, need in the area By Vivian Lopez – The

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November 28, 2019

ARC grad gives back after program ‘found her’

By Patty Zamora – Last November, Shannon Brown-Cervantes was addicted to

Outside View of National City ARC Women's Program New Home

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November 28, 2019

National City ARC women’s program finds home in former psychic space

By Hillary Jackson – For years, the San Diego Adult Rehabilitation

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November 17, 2019

This man’s life changed with a bowl of soup

People called him “Boxcar” Davis because he would rob trains of their cargo

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November 7, 2019

This program prevents homelessness by paying the rent

While nearly 600,000 Americans experience homelessness, many others are one

byHillary Jackson

Sunlight Shining Through Trees onto Road

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November 1, 2019

Pulling through when life seems hopeless

At one time or another, we all hit a point where everything seems to be going

byVivian Gatica Lopez

Salvation Army Officer speaking with Fox 40 Anchor

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October 30, 2019

Kincade Fire rolls into 2nd week, Salvation Army continues response

The Salvation Army is continuing to feed Kincade Fire evacuees in Napa, San

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Salvation Army relief efforts underway in Puerto Rico

The top 10 Caring stories of 2019

Stockton ARC increases capacity with merger

ARC grad gives back after program ‘found her’

National City ARC women’s program finds home in former psychic space

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This program prevents homelessness by paying the rent

Pulling through when life seems hopeless

Kincade Fire rolls into 2nd week, Salvation Army continues response

San Francisco Salvation Army culinary students take meals to the streets

229: The science of hope with Dr. Chan Hellman

Kroc Center Hawaii earns recognition as a Best Christian Workplace

Veterans in Colorado Springs find new hope through Transitional Housing Program

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San Francisco Salvation Army culinary students take meals to the streets

Kroc Center Hawaii earns recognition as a Best Christian Workplace

Veterans in Colorado Springs find new hope through Transitional Housing Program

An enduring symbol of Salvation Army service? The canteen

San Francisco Salvation Army culinary students take meals to the streets

Kroc Center Hawaii earns recognition as a Best Christian Workplace

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Stockton ARC increases capacity with merger

ARC grad gives back after program ‘found her’

National City ARC women’s program finds home in former psychic space

This man’s life changed with a bowl of soup

This program prevents homelessness by paying the rent

Pulling through when life seems hopeless

Kincade Fire rolls into 2nd week, Salvation Army continues response

San Francisco Salvation Army culinary students take meals to the streets

229: The science of hope with Dr. Chan Hellman

Kroc Center Hawaii earns recognition as a Best Christian Workplace

Veterans in Colorado Springs find new hope through Transitional Housing Program