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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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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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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September 12, 2019

How does The Salvation Army use your money after a disaster?

We’ve entered a new era of catastrophes

byJared McKiernan

Veteran with army boots next to him in civilian clothes

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September 5, 2019

The Salvation Army is helping veterans find purpose at work

Many veterans know finding “the job” is just the beginning

byKristin Marguerite Doidge

Emergency Disaster Services distribute supplies from EDS van

Impact Stories

August 29, 2019

Hurricane Dorian on a beeline to Florida, Salvation Army prepares

Puerto Rico was spared the brunt of Hurricane Dorian’s impact, while the U

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August 26, 2019

Salvation Army rolls out vertical structure for West’s addiction recovery program

Center administrators now tasked with focusing in on ministry

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Impact Stories

17 things you didn’t know about the Booth family

ARC grad celebrates 20 years with Salvation Army

5 things to know about hunger in America today

5 ways to care about homelessness in San Francisco

New Horticultural Therapy adopted to address mental health in Vail Valley

Salvation Army appoints new leaders of West’s rehabilitation programs

How The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Centers work

Salvation Army reopens Torrance thrift store

How does The Salvation Army use your money after a disaster?

The Salvation Army is helping veterans find purpose at work

Hurricane Dorian on a beeline to Florida, Salvation Army prepares

Salvation Army rolls out vertical structure for West’s addiction recovery program

‘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