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Salvation Army of Frederick County open a homeless day center

April 21, 2021/in General /by ericklarios

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 of the Frederick community. In 2019, the Downtown Safety and Services Initiative (DSSI) identified a need in the area. DSSI found that many people downtown who were experiencing homelessness had nowhere to go during the day.

Mercer County Salvation Army transitions to one location

April 19, 2021/in General /by ericklarios

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 serving out of one central location will provide more consistency.

Salvation Army of Greater Lynchburg to host drive-thru food distribution

March 24, 2021/in General /by ericklarios

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The Salvation Army of Greater Lynchburg will host a drive-thru food distribution on Wednesday, March 24 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., or until supplies last.

The event will be held in the parking lot of The Salvation Army at 2211 Park Avenue, Lynchburg. While the event will primarily be drive-thru, walk-ups are welcome beginning at 11 a.m.

Furnishing Families: Mattress Sale Looks To Amend The Local Diaper Dilemma

March 24, 2021/in General /by ericklarios

March 24 -Captain Harold Gitau of the Harrisonburg Salvation Army said infant care items are always a need but less frequently donated at the nonprofit. That’s why it is partnering with Schewels Home for Dollars for Diapers: a fundraiser where proceeds from every mattress sold will go to purchasing more child and infant care items.

PATHS holds walk-in vaccine, food event in Danville

March 19, 2021/in Covid-19, General /by ericklarios

On Friday, March 19, Piedmont Access to Health Services (PATHS) held a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination and food distribution event at the Salvation Army in Danville.

At the event, University of Lynchburg School of PA Medicine students distributed vaccines to individuals, with enough supply to give nearly 400 first doses.

Salvation Army of Roanoke hosts vaccination clinic for folks 65 and older

March 5, 2021/in Covid-19, General /by ericklarios

March 5, 2021 – ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – The Salvation Army of Roanoke has formed a community outreach vaccination team, known as COVAT, with the Virginia Department of Health and the City of Roanoke.

COVAT held its first event Friday–a vaccination clinic at the Salvation Army on Dale Avenue for folks 65 and older living in the Southeast region of Roanoke. Shots were given out in their gymnasium from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Wheeling Salvation Army working to get people in position to succeed

March 3, 2021/in General /by ericklarios

March 3rd 2021 – WHEELING, W.Va. — The Wheeling Salvation Army now has a program that does much more than temporarily house men.

“We wanted to get into a position of seeing people starting to succeed, not just getting into the cycle of homelessness,” Captain Mark Van Meter said.

2020 Proves No Match for Americans’ Generosity

February 26, 2021/in General /by ericklarios

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Fewer iconic red kettles, combined with less disposable income among donors, made traditional fundraising efforts for the country’s largest social service provider seemingly impossible in 2020. The organization anticipated a potential $60 million deficit due to the impacts of the pandemic, but donors answered the call to “Rescue Christmas” by increasing giving through online and in-home channels.

Black History Month: Salvation Army of Marion, Monongalia, and Preston Counties

February 24, 2021/in General /by ericklarios

Feb 23, 2021 – MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The Salvation Army of Marion, Monongalia, and Preston Counties is operated by husband and wife, Lt. Sheldon and Lt. Nicole Greenland, both of whom are officers with the organization.

In their roles, they help the most vulnerable with things like rent, utility, food assistance, employment, education, and the ministry they co-pastor. Their work is valuable, and they welcome all who need their help, but somehow being black plays a role in their work.

Waynesboro Red Kettle Campaign exceeds years past amidst COVID-19 pandemic

February 22, 2021/in General /by ericklarios

Feb 22, 2021 – Waynesboro’s Service Unit of the Salvation Army didn’t just match last year’s charitable giving, they blew away 2019’s total.

According to Tom McCloud, chairman of the Waynesboro unit, giving was up 41% over last year.