2026 community impact · Year to date

Our ImpactLight carried into action.

Service, leadership, and opportunity. An Army of Torches is helping young people turn what they learn into meaningful contributions to their communities.

Progress reported as of November 6, 2026.

291

Hours of direct community service

A cumulative total contributed through An Army of Torches’ efforts in 2026 to date.

Individuals completing our programs

Leadership training and public speaking workshops completed—building the skills to lead, communicate, and serve.

Service in action

Showing up for our community

Our service hours represent time given to real community efforts. Explore stories already shared by An Army of Torches.

Stamp Out Hunger food drive

Volunteers supported the Superstition Community Food Bank in Apache Junction, putting service into practice through a community food drive.

Read the food drive story

America 250 flag project

Participants contributed hand-painted tiles to a mosaic American flag displayed at Apache Junction Public Library—a shared expression of community and civic pride.

Explore the flag project

Building momentum

More people. More possibilities.

Developing confident leaders

Our leadership training and public speaking workshops give participants a place to practice communication and prepare to contribute.

Explore public speaking

Growing membership interest

Membership inquiries are growing rapidly as more people express interest in An Army of Torches and its programs.

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Spark: exploring what comes next

Interest in Spark is surging. Discussions with the Arizona Student Voice Network are exploring Spark’s potential as a pillar of career-path education for schools across Arizona.

These discussions are ongoing; a formal partnership or school rollout has not been announced.

Discover Spark

With gratitude

Supported by our community

Thank you to our current sponsors, including the organizations below, and to the additional sponsors and supporters helping An Army of Torches carry its mission forward.

Earl-Jones Institute
Trajectory Project Group
Evans Air Conditioning and Heating

Putting support to work

How Your Support Is Used

Donations and funds from merchandise purchases support the practical costs of our programs and our efforts to help the community.

Workshop meeting rooms: Meeting room costs for our workshops.
Website overhead: The ongoing costs of maintaining our website.
State and federal fees: State and federal fees associated with operating the organization.
Merchandise inventory: Inventory for merchandise purchases that help support our work.
Community service: Resources for our direct community service efforts.
Financial assistance: Financial assistance for individuals who are struggling to meet their needs due to various adverse situations.

Help write the next chapter.

Interested in joining, serving, or sponsoring An Army of Torches? Connect with us and be part of what comes next.

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