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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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
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. Read More
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 […]
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. Read More
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” […]
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 […]
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National Salvation Army Week
Small acts of kindness can make a big difference! Join us as we celebrate National #SalvationArmyWeek by finding one little thing you can do today to spread kindness in the world. 💓 Thank you to all who support the #FightForGood!
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Happy Mother's Day
“She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.” Today, we're celebrating all of the mothers and mother figures who we're blessed to serve and have in our lives. Happy Mother's Day from The Salvation Army! 💐🌷🌺
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Doing The Most Good
We pledge to meet the greatest needs of our community, whatever they may be—feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, supporting our veterans, caring for the elderly and so much more. That’s what #DoingTheMostGood is all about.
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Bed & Bread
Give the gift of food and shelter to someone in need by becoming a member of the Bed & Bread Club® today. Your monthly donation will help us support our most vulnerable neighbors all year long. 🏠❤️🍽️
Join the club: https://bit.ly/3t8xq1i
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Happy Easter
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DHQ/NCAC Holy Week Chapels - Thursday Devotional.
We continue our DHQ/NCAC Holy week chapels with the devotional from Portsmouth Corps Officer Captain Jowens Merone
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DHQ/NCAC Holy Week Chapels - Wednesday Devotional.
We continue our DHQ/NCAC Holy week chapels with the devotional from Wheeling Corps Officers Mark and Jennifer Van Meter
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DHQ/NCAC Holy Week Chapels - Tuesday Devotional.
We continue our DHQ/NCAC Holy week chapels with the devotional from Parkersburg Corps Officers Patrick and Carey Richmond
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DHQ/NCAC Holy Week Chapels - Monday Devotional.
We start our DHQ/NCAC Holy week chapels with the devotional from Major Roger Glick- Area Commander of Baltimore MD.
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A Conversation on Leadership with the National Commander
We sat down with Commissioner Kenneth Hodder, National Commander for The Salvation Army, for a conversation about leadership.
“I have found over the course of the past year that when you can infuse hope into any situation, you are going to be able to overcome odds that would have been impossible beforehand.” -
4 Simple Steps to Mastering Minimalism | The Salvation Army
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Leadership Learnings from Commissioner Jolene K Hodder
In honor of Women's History Month we sat down for a conversation on leadership with Commissioner Jolene K. Hodder, National President of Women’s Ministries for The Salvation Army.
“I do have to admit that I see all women as leaders. Because it takes all of us working with one another, and learning from one another, and supporting, and empowering one another to make a difference in this world.”