Salvation Army

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A former leader of the Salvation Army in the Black Hills accused of receiving and possessing child pornography is being held without bond until his trial.

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The leader of the Salvation Army of Jackson is moving to a new post with the organization in Alabama.

Major Robert Lyle is leaving Mississippi to serve as an area commander for the charity organization’s Birmingham, Alabama branch, WAPT-TV reported.

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A former leader of the Salvation Army in the Black Hills has pleaded not guilty to federal charges of receiving and possessing child pornography.

Investigators seized 46 electronic items during a search this month at the Salvation Army's Black Hills Camp, officials said.

HUNTINGTON — The Salvation Army Teens gathered Wednesday evening to volunteer their time to make Easter food boxes for area families.

The teens filled 300 food boxes with meat, vegetables, cake mix, icing and a chocolate Easter Bunny.

The Salvation Army Somerset Service Center announced that a limited number of spots are available for Somerset County children to attend The Salvation Army's overnight camp, located at Camp Allegheny in Ellwood City.

animals. It's meant to be a fun take on the dog show shown on Thanksgiving Day."

Along with ribbon presentation ceremonies, the Salvation Army's Character Building kids are helping to volunteer with the show.

A 70-year-old woman says she has suffered from congestive heart failure and diabetes and in August had a total knee replacement.

She wrote in her application that the home in Santa Cruz where she lives alone is cold this winter because it has a few broken windows, a leaky roof and no heater in her bedroom.

The Salvation Army in Santa Fe gave away gifts Saturday to families who signed up for what their children wanted in advance. The annual event has helped hundreds of families enjoy the Christmas holiday.

By Scott Shurtleff

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FITCHBURG -- 'Tis the season when almost everyone becomes a volunteer. City workers and citizens arrived en masse to assist with the annual Red Kettle Campaign and other extended services of The Salvation Army.

It could be weeks before subzero temperatures hit Rochester, but plans are heating up to help ensure homeless residents have a place to go when temperature dip below zero.

The Salvation Army is preparing to open its doors again this winter whenever a seven-day forecast predicts overnight temperatures of zero or below.

SCOTTSBLUFF — CAPWN Family Stabilization in partnership with the Salvation Army will be coordinating the annual Bell Ringing campaign beginning the weekend after Thanksgiving.

This year’s bell ringing will begin on Friday, Nov.

NORFOLK - The Norfolk Salvation Army held its annual Civic Luncheon yesterday Tuesday.

During the luncheon the volunteer of the year and citizen of the year were named.

Larry Voecks was recognized as the volunteer of the year as he has been an engaged advisory board member for many years, and has served on multiple committees.

FLORENCE, S.C. – The Salvation Army deployed against Hurricane Florence on the afternoon of Sept. 12, has been in action every day since then and has no plans to step back anytime soon.

HUNTINGTON – The Salvation Army Huntington Corps will accept applications for its Angel Tree Christmas program Sept. 25-27 at its location at 1223 3rd Ave.

Angel Tree is a personalized holiday assistance program in which an individual sponsor or group sponsor purchases new clothing and toys for a child in need.

The Salvation Army's "Back 2 School Bash" is returning to Greensburg for its sixth year August 18, providing loads of freebies to schoolchildren who need them.

The Salvation Army teams up with many local organizations to give out free haircuts, dental cleanings, shoes, book bags and school supplies.

FITCHBURG -- The Salvation Army has opened a warming center as the region braces for blistering cold temperatures this weekend.

The center will be open at the Salvation Army Corps Community Center at 739 Water St.

Over the past four years, Andy Panhorst has noticed a lot of things while ringing his bell and collecting money in front of Walmart for Salvation Army’s annual red kettle campaign.

He’s been able to distinguish the store’s most dedicated customers who shop at the store every evening, the Scrooges of Lake Havasu City and says he’s even witnessed some families grow.

FLORENCE, S.C. – The old Winn-Dixie grocery store building on South Irby Street in Florence has transformed into the Salvation Army of the Pee Dee’s Christmas Center. An abundance of toys now line the floors of the building for the nearly 800 children who were placed on the annual Angel Tree.

CLEVELAND (AP) — A prosecutor says a Cleveland man accused of fatally shooting a Salvation Army worker has been indicted on charges including aggravated murder and authorities are investigating to see whether the slaying and subsequent crimes were racially motivated...

Cleveland City Council renames street in memory of murder victim Jared Plesec

CLEVELAND, Ohio – City Council voted Monday to name a section of Grovewood Avenue in Collinwood in memory of a youth worker for the Salvation Army who was murdered Saturday.

Custer County Salvation Army is in need of bell ringers through Dec. 24.

Volunteers ring bells at retail locations near the staple “Red Kettle” to gather donations to help those in need. Personnel with the Custer County Salvation Army describe the bell ringing as a great volunteer opportunity for individuals, groups, families and businesses.

The Twin Cities Salvation Army hopes that fresh young recruits will breathe new life into its traditional Christmastime red kettle campaign, which started Friday.

Nearly 100 Cristo Rey Jesuit High School students have volunteered for the 31-day red kettle campaign to see who can ring up the most donations.

La PORTE — Nickels, dimes and quarters may not buy as much as they used to, but every bit counts when it comes to helping those in need, according to those behind the Red Kettle campaign.

“Some people think their change won’t make any difference, but it all adds up,” Salvation Army of La Porte Captain Justin Windell said Friday in a kickoff to the organization’s Red Kettle campaign outside Al’s grocery store on East Lincoln Way.

La PORTE — November is here and that means all eyes are on Christmas. As shoppers take to the stores, the seasonal tradition of hearing the Salvation Army’s ringing bells is nearly upon us as the red kettles are set to make their return on Nov.

LOWELL -- Bad jokes, good-hearted ribbing and thoughtful remembrances were all on the menu of the Salvation Army's 25th Annual Christmas Castle Breakfast.

Local luminaries came together at the UMass Lowell Inn & Conference Center Thursday morning to kickoff the charity's fundraising drive and roast state Rep.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are donating a total of $1 million to a dozen organizations involved in Harvey relief work, including the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army and Habitat for Humanity, the White House announced Wednesday...

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Healthy Lifestyle Challenge: The 4-week challenge is designed to help develop and maintain healthy habits through community, mindfulness, nutrition and physical activity. Prizes will be awarded for those who complete the challenge.

During the Salvation Army of Aiken’s Annual Meeting and Appreciation Dinner on Thursday night at the First Presbyterian Church, Capt. Amber Phelps provided some statistics and other information about the organization’s activities.

Swing into spring with the Salvation Army from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at 1020 N. Adams Ave.

Support the Salvation Army while enjoying the crafts and vendors.

Master poet and songwriter Geral John Pinault will be selling some of his poetry books and guitar music books.

The Salvation Army in North Platte provides services for more than 5,000 people a year, and the Red Shield Classic is one way the board of directors is attempting to raise funds to continue this work.

The Salvation Army is celebrating 130 years of service in Rome this year as well as the organization's mission of hope, which is spread through its volunteers and workers.

During a dinner and awards ceremony at Berry College's Krannert Center Monday evening, workers, volunteers and donors gathered together to honor the volunteers, bell ringers and community partners that help the Salvation Army do its work.

The Salvation Army is celebrating 130 years of service in Rome this year as well as the organization’s mission of hope, which is spread through its volunteers and workers.

POCATELLO - X-Caliber Cut and Color donated 4 hours of free haircuts at The Salvation Army. Ten men and two children walked away with a new hair style.

"It is nice to see our clients come in to the soup kitchen with their fresh haircuts and big smiles because they feel so good."

POCATELLO – Each year the Pocatello Salvation Army does their best to provide local children and families in need with a Christmas they will never forget.

The 2016 Secret Santa program was able to provide 584 kids with over 4000 presents.

By Joseph A. Slobodzian, STAFF WRITER

An expert on retail management and safety told a Philadelphia jury Wednesday that the Salvation Army bore no responsibility for the deaths and injuries in the 2013 building collapse that destroyed its Center City thrift store.

LIHUE — With his Santa hat on and a jolly smile on his face, Lihue resident Robert Staton rang a bell in the hopes of receiving donations for the Salvation Army.

“I love the people because they’re so giving,” said Staton Tuesday outside Walmart, as people put change and small bills into the fundraising kettle.

AUBURN — Not everyone may be blood-related, but it's a family affair at the Salvation Army's Thanksgiving Day meal.

Jeanne Hampson, of Auburn, sat at the dinner table inside 18 Genesee St. next to K.J.

LIHUE — John Saguid of the Courtyard by Marriott at Coconut Beach said he has to get to the resort at 4 this morning to prepare 15 pans of rice.

“The Salvation Army is preparing to do up to 1,000 meals for its community luncheon,” Saguid said.

La PORTE — The time has come again — the time to don the red uniforms for the annual Salvation Army Red Kettle Drive.

Usually, the bell ringers throw the Salvation Army red apron around their jackets ad sweatshirts, but on Nov.

DANBURY — The Salvation Army thrift store, on Main Street for decades, is closing.

The Salvation Army also announced its plans to close stores in Torrington, West Hartford and New London, though did not specify a date.

By Julie Shaw, STAFF WRITER

Jury selection remains underway in the civil trial of defendants being sued in the deadly Center City Salvation Army thrift store collapse that killed six people and injured 13 others three years ago.