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

February 13, 2019

‘Marie Kondo Effect’ finds its way into thrift stores

Netflix craze sees more Americans bulldozing their closets and calling The

February 5, 2019

Antelope Valley shelter brings healing to homelessness through community

‘Unprecedented’ effect of Salvation Army-run county temporary shelter keeps

byHillary Jackson

January 31, 2019

Canoga Park ARC graduate sets new goals as driver

By Alma Bahman— With more roller coasters than any theme park in the world, Six

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January 25, 2019

The Salvation Army opens new Family Thrift Store in Chandler

Store will help fund no-cost adult alcohol and drug rehabilitation program The

American Flag waving in front of columns

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November 30, 2018

Advocating for good

Nonprofit advocacy forms a vital link between community needs and Capitol Hill

byChristin Thieme

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November 30, 2018

Getting people back to work

Workforce development movement takes off in and around Sacramento

byVivian Gatica Lopez

woman holding presents with candy cane wrapping paper

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November 29, 2018

10 simple ways you can do good this holiday season

In this season of giving, apply your spirit of generosity to this tangible to-do

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November 9, 2018

5 ways to honor veterans this Veterans Day

Veterans are known for their exemplary bravery, patriotism and dedication to our

byVivian Gatica Lopez

November 6, 2018

Coeur d’Alene’s ‘Kettle of Dreams’

Local artists paint red kettles, illustrating the theme “Love has an Army

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November 6, 2018

12 Things you might not know about The Salvation Army

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November 3, 2018

5 Ways to give thanks beyond Thanksgiving

Giving thanks deserves more than a seat at one meal

October 29, 2018

A look inside the Stillman Center

Soup, soap and salvation offered to attendees Each day, the Stillman Sawyer

byHillary Jackson

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‘Marie Kondo Effect’ finds its way into thrift stores

Antelope Valley shelter brings healing to homelessness through community

Canoga Park ARC graduate sets new goals as driver

The Salvation Army opens new Family Thrift Store in Chandler

Advocating for good

Getting people back to work

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Coeur d’Alene’s ‘Kettle of Dreams’

12 Things you might not know about The Salvation Army

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A look inside the Stillman Center

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