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.

Counselor Joshua Hamilton Playing with Three Kids at Camp

Impact Stories

June 29, 2019

How summer camp changed my life

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

byJoshua Hamilton, Captain

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June 27, 2019

A search for housing leads to a job at Google

The Salvation Army’s Westwood Transitional Village offer a veteran and his

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

Impact Stories

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 11, 2019

New grant expands rapid rehousing efforts in San Diego

Funding will be implemented this summer

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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

Impact Stories

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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Salvation Army Bible correspondence course helps grow faith behind bars

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Service Extension Unit volunteers extend The Salvation Army’s reach

Foster Grandparents make a difference at Salvation Army programs

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A search for housing leads to a job at Google

How one man is fixing bikes and changing lives

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

4 steps to addressing a pornography addiction

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New grant expands rapid rehousing efforts in San Diego

Bakersfield Bridge House: Golden State’s first

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

10 self-care brands doing good in the world

Salvation Army Bible correspondence course helps grow faith behind bars

Service Extension Unit volunteers extend The Salvation Army’s reach

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