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.

Impact Stories

November 7, 2019

This program prevents homelessness by paying the rent

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

byHillary Jackson

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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

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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

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October 28, 2019

ARC grad celebrates 20 years with Salvation Army

“I’m not ready to leave the boys

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October 24, 2019

5 things to know about hunger in America today

We know hunger is an issue, and yet the details can be difficult to fully grasp

Waves crashing at the bottom of the Golden Gate Bridge

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September 25, 2019

5 ways to care about homelessness in San Francisco

In January 2019, more than 8,000 people were experiencing homelessness in San

byHillary Jackson

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September 24, 2019

New Horticultural Therapy adopted to address mental health in Vail Valley

The new program will consist of therapeutic workshops, classes, support groups

byVivian Gatica Lopez

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September 23, 2019

Salvation Army appoints new leaders of West’s rehabilitation programs

Majors Dina and Henry Graciani to lead as of Oct

Workers inside Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center

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September 23, 2019

How The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Centers work

Every day in America, over 6,500 people are hospitalized for substance abuse

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September 12, 2019

Salvation Army reopens Torrance thrift store

By Hillary Jackson – The Salvation Army reopened its Torrance (California)

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