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

April 24, 2019

Bellflower Corps teen kettle volunteers turn partners

High school students make a difference while earning community service hours

byHillary Jackson

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April 22, 2019

New EDS funding taps social services

A $1

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April 17, 2019

Salvation Army hoping to turn tide on homelessness in Santa Cruz

Corps begins providing services at sanctioned camp, will open a navigation

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April 15, 2019

Salvation Army serves East Texas tornado victims

An EF-3 tornado struck the city of Franklin, Texas, Saturday afternoon

April 1, 2019

Salvation Army now housing refugees in McAllen, Texas

The organization has worked closely with Catholic Charities to serve the

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March 28, 2019

Care packages keep college students connected

Golden State Youth Department finds a little encouragement goes a long way

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March 26, 2019

A model for success beyond camp

‘Leadership Pipeline’ “What do I need to do next, Lord?

byKristin Marguerite Doidge

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March 26, 2019

Gaining family at the San Francisco ARC

Grad keeps ties to ‘people who truly care

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March 26, 2019

Broomfield garden community blooms

The Birch Community Garden in Broomfield, Colorado, benefits local children and

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March 26, 2019

Communities in the West look for solutions to the homelessness crisis

The number of people living on our streets continues to rise to emergency levels

byCaitlin Johnston

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March 26, 2019

What it’s like to survive unexpected homelessness

California fire survivors begin to rebuild

byVivian Gatica Lopez

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March 26, 2019

Bus tickets back home as a strategy to address homelessness

Bus tickets back home to loved ones are part of a growing strategy to address

byJared McKiernan

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Bellflower Corps teen kettle volunteers turn partners

New EDS funding taps social services

Salvation Army hoping to turn tide on homelessness in Santa Cruz

Salvation Army serves East Texas tornado victims

Salvation Army now housing refugees in McAllen, Texas

Care packages keep college students connected

A model for success beyond camp

Gaining family at the San Francisco ARC

Broomfield garden community blooms

Communities in the West look for solutions to the homelessness crisis

What it’s like to survive unexpected homelessness

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Chaplains bring emotional and spiritual support to Silvercrest senior communities

ARC alumnus builds connection on the streets, at the corps and beyond

How substance use and recovery inspired one man to find new purpose

Training supports disaster responders as they support survivors