May 10—More than 15 years of planning, fundraising and dreaming finally came to fruition Friday with the opening of the new Salvation Army community center in Beckley. Designed to meet the current and future needs of the seven southern West Virginia counties it serves, this building is long overdue, Beckley Salvation Army Captain Liz Blusiewicz […]
May 1 once marked the date the Salvation Army in Bremerton would close its overnight winter shelter. This year, the date serves as a reminder of the one-year timeline homeless service providers in Bremerton currently have to create a long-term shelter for the city’s homeless population. The Salvation Army, which a year ago closed its […]
“Discovering Dickerson Park Zoo” wins awards A nine-episode web series, “Discovering Dickerson Park Zoo,” which was filmed and edited by students in the Department of Communication, Media, Journalism, and Film at Missouri State University has won a Student Emmy from the National Academy of Television Arts & Science. Students taught by Jon Mabee, associate professor […]
Apr. 19—GOSHEN — With about a week until the 61st annual Pancake Day, the Salvation Army is preparing to welcome thousands into its building at 1013 N. Main St. in Goshen on Friday, April 26. Kendra and Joseph Hixenbaugh, captains for the Salvation Army, have served at the Goshen location for three years, but there […]
ALTON, Ill — Tensions ran high in Alton tonight as both residents and public officials passionately advocated for and opposed the proposed Salvation Army homeless shelter. Alton alderwoman Rose Brown hosted a community meeting addressing concerns about the upcoming Salvation Army New new hope house. Some residents were opposed. “I’m not sure what significant issues […]
Feb. 29—MIDLAND — On Thursday, United Supermarkets and Market Street donated 1,000 pairs of socks to the Salvation Army of Midland and the Salvation Army of Odessa (500 pairs each) following its Apples and Pears on a Mission initiative. The donation stems from a program called “Apples and Pears on a Mission,” formerly called “Pears […]
To the Editor: It is with the most heartfelt gratitude that The Salvation Army of Massachusetts thanks all those who contributed to the 2023 Red Kettle Campaign. Throughout the holidays, your donations — regardless of size — contributed to aiding so many families throughout Massachusetts. The Salvation Army of Massachusetts raised more than $2 million […]
MANCHESTER, N.H. — After Donald Trump’s blowout win in the Iowa caucuses, New Hampshire Republican Joe Mohler became more adamant about his support for Nikki Haley. A student at the University of New Hampshire’s Franklin Pierce Law School, Mohler voted for former President Donald Trump twice, but he says he was “humiliated” by Trump’s denial […]
NORTHERN MICHIGAN — While snow falls to the ground and muffles the sounds of talking families and driving cars, the sound of bells may just continue to ring, especially in the month leading up to the holidays. During the Christmas season, as people make their way into local grocery stores and toy shops, they just […]
Dec. 23—The Battle of Richmond donated almost 3,000 pairs of socks for Project Warm Feet, which was presented at the Richmond Salvation Army on December 22. Last year, the Battle of Richmond collected roughly 2,700 pairs of socks and the year prior, in 2021, they collected 4,207 pairs of socks. The 4,207 pairs was a […]
Dec. 22—The Salvation Army’s red kettles and bell ringers have become a staple of the holiday season. They appear each November, a reminder of the overwhelming need in the community and a symbol of the generosity of those willing to help. They represent the feelings of love and compassion that abound this time of year, […]
It’s the season for giving and The Salvation Army is hoping to boost generosity as Christmas Day nears. The Salvation Army Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware Division is in urgent need in contributions with red kettle donations down roughly 25 percent of the group’s fundraising goal this holiday season. To offset the drop in funding, the […]