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 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

Chip Bowl Being Held By Friends on Couch

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October 29, 2019

As more states legalize sports betting, problem gambling concerns arise

Leaders in The Salvation Army identify need for raising public awareness

Picture of William Booth and daughter Evangeline

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October 29, 2019

17 things you didn’t know about the Booth family

You probably have heard that William and Catherine Booth co-founded The

byGeneral John Larsson (Ret.)

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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

As more states legalize sports betting, problem gambling concerns arise

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Partnership offers a path to hope for people living on the street

Salvation Army helps one woman find hope and healing through housing

How music helps recovery come alive at Harbor Light

How one pastor found purpose on Pohnpei, Micronesia

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Latest Impact StoriesView All

Partnership offers a path to hope for people living on the street

Salvation Army helps one woman find hope and healing through housing

How music helps recovery come alive at Harbor Light

Salvation Army continues supporting LA families after January 2025 wildfires

Partnership offers a path to hope for people living on the street

Salvation Army helps one woman find hope and healing through housing

How music helps recovery come alive at Harbor Light

Salvation Army continues supporting LA families after January 2025 wildfires

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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

As more states legalize sports betting, problem gambling concerns arise

17 things you didn’t know about the Booth family

Partnership offers a path to hope for people living on the street

Salvation Army helps one woman find hope and healing through housing

How music helps recovery come alive at Harbor Light

How one pastor found purpose on Pohnpei, Micronesia