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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Impact Stories

February 28, 2017

Ride a bike, power the grid

“There’s no reason why when you exercise, whether you’re a kid or an adult, you

byKristin Marguerite Doidge

Impact Stories

February 28, 2017

Mobile ministry

The Salvation Army delivers 1,000 free, hot meals to farms in Central California

February 27, 2017

Opioid crisis swells in Alaska

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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

young boxer sitting on ropes inside ring

Impact Stories

December 16, 2016

A fighting chance

Salvation Army boxing club hits at-risk youth

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

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Salvation Army volunteers deliver meals and connection across Billings communities

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