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

July 11, 2019

Notes from camp: Where children are free to love and live

Last year, more than 260,000 kids attended a summer or day camp with The

byEd Covert

Counselor Joshua Hamilton Playing with Three Kids at Camp

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June 29, 2019

How summer camp changed my life

For whatever reason, someone allowed me to attend summer camp as a 6 year old

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Robert Wallace Sitting on Porch with Custom Built Bike

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June 27, 2019

How one man is fixing bikes and changing lives

Robert Wallace’s childhood was much like a pinball, bouncing around a machine he

byAbagail Courtney

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June 20, 2019

Raising produce and pigs at The Salvation Army’s Hawaiian camp

Which came first: the chicken or the pigs?

byKaren Gleason

Man Looking Distressed with Laptop on Chest

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June 19, 2019

4 steps to addressing a pornography addiction

The Salvation Army is known for its innovative rehabilitation and addictions

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June 7, 2019

Bakersfield Bridge House: Golden State’s first

Vacant quarters gives new opportunity

byHillary Jackson

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June 7, 2019

Finding creativity in rehab

ARC beneficiary hopes the 31st time is the charm

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June 6, 2019

How The Salvation Army introduced America to the donut

Food historian John T

byKathy Lovin

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June 4, 2019

Can we solve hunger in our lifetime? Most Americans say yes.

It may be a matter of political will

byKristin Marguerite Doidge

Blue FEED Project Bag in Front of Plants

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May 30, 2019

10 self-care brands doing good in the world

Are you giving yourself the same care and attention you give to others?

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May 29, 2019

Tai Chi program helps older adults prevent falls at Salvation Army Suisun City Kroc Center

12-week course teaches practical exercises, like shifting weight from one foot

byVivian Gatica Lopez

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