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 21, 2020

6 ways to give back during Lent

The season of Lent is generally seen as a period of fasting—a time when we give

byCory Gaudaur

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February 3, 2020

Community Table Route evolves and prepares for growth in Billings

The Salvation Army serves an average of 300 meals, six days a week in the

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January 27, 2020

10 things you didn’t know about human trafficking

The International Labour Organization estimates that there are 40

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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

Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Salvation Army Officers

Impact Stories

January 13, 2020

Mayor Pete Buttigieg visits Salvation Army housing program in LA

By Robert Brennan – Mayor Pete Buttigieg from South Bend, Indiana,

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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

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ARC Graduates Standing Together in Front of Audience

Impact Stories

November 28, 2019

Stockton ARC increases capacity with merger

Facility made room for more beds, need in the area By Vivian Lopez – The

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Impact Stories

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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Foster Grandparents make a difference at Salvation Army programs

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