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 27, 2017

West boosts thrift sales online

Ecommerce effort aids ARC ministry By Christin Thieme – Vintage Tennessee

Captain Lucy Chacha smiling behind podium

Impact Stories

February 21, 2017

Creating change

Captain Lucy Chacha’s experience with female genital mutilation is fueling her

byColonel Debbie Horwood

January 31, 2017

Charis Place dedicated

Seattle Temple dedicates sober residence for ARC graduates The Seattle Temple

Impact Stories

January 27, 2017

My story

By Brent Stewart – At 57, I have a lot of stories to tell

January 26, 2017

Bridge to employment in Aurora

Corps’ construction school helps people in recovery gain job skills

Impact Stories

December 22, 2016

Coastal Valley Mobile Ministries reaches farm workers

The ministry delivers 1,000 free, hot meals to farms in Central California each

Home Depot bucket in front of volunteer working

Impact Stories

December 12, 2016

Home Depot partners for vets

Team Depot volunteers transform Salvation Army veteran housing facilities

byChristin Thieme

Impact Stories

December 7, 2016

Winter good stuff collection

“We realize we cannot help everybody but it is our responsibility to help

Impact Stories

December 6, 2016

A gift that lasts

Join in the experience of impacting lives

byRachel Thieme Ramirez

Impact Stories

December 5, 2016

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Impact Stories

December 1, 2016

From all angles

“If you want to be effective at changing someone’s life, you’ll have to

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‘Determined’ volunteer brings in tons of food for Mesquite food pantry

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‘Determined’ volunteer brings in tons of food for Mesquite food pantry

Pathway of Hope helps grandparent caregivers find needed support

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Helena volunteer spreads the joy of music throughout community

‘Determined’ volunteer brings in tons of food for Mesquite food pantry

Pathway of Hope helps grandparent caregivers find needed support

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Helena volunteer spreads the joy of music throughout community

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‘Determined’ volunteer brings in tons of food for Mesquite food pantry

Pathway of Hope helps grandparent caregivers find needed support

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Helena volunteer spreads the joy of music throughout community