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The Salvation Army of Central Virginia Sets Out to “Rescue Christmas” Due to Immense Impact of COVID-19
For the first time in 130 years, The Salvation Army is starting its annual holiday fundraising campaign early across the country in order to rescue Christmas. The funds raised through the organization’s iconic red kettles are at risk this year due to COVID-19 while requests for services are at an all-time high. “In Central Virginia, […]
Supporting Area Youth through Facilitated Learning
As the COVID-19 pandemic struck, The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club quickly evolved to meet the ongoing needs of the community, first transitioning into an emergency COVID-19 shelter and then offering a limited capacity summer camp for children. From ending the school year virtually and no longer being able to participate in many of […]
Richmond Boys & Girls Club Continues to Provide Hope to Youth
As we are all navigating through uncharted waters during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Salvation Army of Central Virginia was grateful to provide support for its Boys & Girls Club members by offering a limited-capacity summer camp. We know how adults have been challenged by all that is going on, however the pandemic and quarantine have […]
Temporary Emergency Housing Center Opens
The Salvation Army Central Virginia opened a temporary housing center today in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The center will actively protect the health and safety of individuals identified as higher risk to the exposure of the COVID-19 virus. The Salvation Army is an active member of the Greater Richmond Continuum of Care and this […]
The Salvation Army Central Virginia Expands Community Impact with Chamberlayne Avenue Relocation
In the January City Council Meeting, The Salvation Army of Central Virginia was approved for relocation of its Area Command to 1900 Chamberlayne Avenue (Eternity Church), which will allow the organization to expand its homeless services, including doubling client bed count and increasing access to critical services. By moving to a one-story building, The Salvation […]
