> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.pears.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.pears.io/reflect/success-stories.md).

# Success Stories

Capture detailed narratives of program impact with supporting evidence and documentation.

A **Success Story** in PEARS captures a detailed narrative about the impact of your programming. Each success story documents the background, outcomes, and significance of a program or project, along with supporting evidence such as photos, quotes, and linked records. Use this module to showcase how your work makes a difference in the communities you serve.

## Getting Started

To access Success Stories, hover over the **Reflect** menu in the top navigation bar and click **Success Stories**. The Success Stories list displays all of your records, with options to search, filter, sort, and create new entries.

![Screenshot: The Success Stories list page showing the table of records with columns for title, program areas, completed, noteworthy, created by, and last modified, along with search and filter controls at the top](https://2560412328-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Ff0820LrBGQ9ZA8SC4BR1%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-0bab7fadfbe7bf81609a77fa7fcb6f2f5c66b587%2Fsuccess-stories-list.png?alt=media)

## Workflow

Creating a complete success story record involves several steps. PEARS guides you through each section in order:

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

#### General Information

Enter the story title, reporting periods, program areas, site, unit, and other basic information.

[Create a Success Story](/reflect/success-stories/create-a-success-story.md)
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

#### Collaborators

Add other PEARS users who contributed to or should have access to this success story.

[Collaborators](/reflect/success-stories/collaborators.md)
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

#### Partners (if applicable)

If your organization has turned on the **Partners** section for success stories, add any partners associated with this success story. Organizations that use the legacy Partnerships module may also see a **Partnerships** step.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

#### Custom Data (if applicable)

If your organization has custom data sections configured, complete the required custom data fields.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

#### Story

Write the story narrative and an optional favorite quote to tell the story of your program's impact. Success stories that include SNAP-Ed data also require a background.

[Story Narrative](/reflect/success-stories/story-narrative.md)
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

#### SNAP-Ed Custom Data (if applicable)

If the success story has a SNAP-Ed reporting period and a program area set up for SNAP-Ed data, complete the **SNAP-Ed Custom Data** section including project, priority indicators, socioecological frameworks, and approaches.

[Add SNAP-Ed Data](/reflect/success-stories/add-snap-ed-data.md)
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

#### Mark as Complete

Once all required sections are finished, mark the success story as complete.

[Mark a Success Story as Complete](/reflect/success-stories/mark-a-success-story-as-complete.md)
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

{% hint style="info" %}
**TIP:** The **Progress** panel on the right side of the success story detail page shows your completion percentage and a checklist of remaining sections.
{% endhint %}