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

Shannon Brown-Cervantes Smiling With Husband

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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

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

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

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‘Determined’ volunteer brings in tons of food for Mesquite food pantry

Pathway of Hope helps grandparent caregivers find needed support

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‘Determined’ volunteer brings in tons of food for Mesquite food pantry

Pathway of Hope helps grandparent caregivers find needed support

Salvation Army officers-in-training practice how to help amid disaster

Helena volunteer spreads the joy of music throughout community

‘Determined’ volunteer brings in tons of food for Mesquite food pantry

Pathway of Hope helps grandparent caregivers find needed support

Salvation Army officers-in-training practice how to help amid disaster

Helena volunteer spreads the joy of music throughout community

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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

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

As more states legalize sports betting, problem gambling concerns arise

‘Determined’ volunteer brings in tons of food for Mesquite food pantry

Pathway of Hope helps grandparent caregivers find needed support

Salvation Army officers-in-training practice how to help amid disaster

Helena volunteer spreads the joy of music throughout community