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WINCHESTER — The local Salvation Army has served more than three times as many people this year through its utilities program compared to last year. The utilities assistance program, funded by the Washington Area Fuel Fund, runs from January to May each year. When local residents receive a past due notice, they can apply for […]
The Salvation Army of Suffolk has partnered with the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore since January 2020. The program had to pause due to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown that lasted through most of the spring of 2020. The partnership has now restarted and will open for its […]
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — This week is Salvation Army week and though you may be most familiar with Salvation Army as a place to donate your once loved clothing items – they provide a vast array of programs in our community – all of which are made possible through collaboration. Read More
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Day 4 of National Salvation Army Week saw the Salvation Army of Marion, Monongalia and Preston counties in the community showing its support for firefighters. On Thursday, May 13, the nonprofit gifted 19 fruit baskets to fire departments in all three counties as means of showing appreciation. Three were given away in […]
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) – This week is National Salvation Army week and to give back to the community, the Harrisonburg chapter is doing random acts of kindness throughout the week. On Monday, members of the Harrisonburg Salvation Army visited local media outlets to drop off baked goods. On Wednesday, volunteers brought items to local first […]
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced a $25 million project on Thursday to help youths recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Project Bounce Back is a public-private partnership that includes initiatives to provide mental health services and expand youth development programs. The Maryland Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs will expand to every […]
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (May 4, 2021) — The Salvation Army World Service Office (SAWSO) is sending $1.1 million to help combat the deadly surge of COVID-19 in India. The funds will go toward services already being provided on the ground in India by The Salvation Army, which will continue long after the initial needs are met. […]
FREDERICK, Md. (WDVM) — The Salvation Army’s mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet the needs of people in his name without discrimination. The Salvation Army of Frederick County has been serving the least, the last and the lost since 1885. Right now they’re finding new ways to meet the needs […]
April 14, 2021 – PRINCETON, W. Va. (WVVA) – The Salvation Army of Mercer County is transitioning to work exclusively out of its Princeton location. The organization serves five counties across our viewing area — Mercer, Summers, Monroe, McDowell and Tazewell. The Salvation Army is currently working to sell its building in Bluefield, saying it hopes […]
