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Global icon and philanthropist, Dolly Parton will perform live at AT&T Stadium for The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Kickoff Halftime Show during the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game, airing on CBS. This game has become the most-watched regular season game of the year, drawing 42 million viewers last year.   The Thanksgiving Day game marks the official start of one of the largest and longest...

There are many ways to get to school – walk, bike, car, bus, on the back of a motorcycle, or being pushed in a wheelchair.   According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, 244 million children between 6 and 18 are not in school. The Salvation Army International Schools and Education has a long history of engagement with education and currently works with more th...

From August 24th through September 3rd, members of The Salvation Army’s Texas Music and Arts Department traveled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to serve as special guests for an impactful gathering. For more than a week, approximately 500 delegates and staff from the Democratic Republic of Congo came together for a comprehensive music institute.   Each day’s schedule at the camp was jam-p...

The Salvation Army is launching its annual Red Kettle Christmas Campaign to fundraise for its critical social programs that support individuals and families in dire need. In the spirit of the campaign’s theme, “Love Beyond Christmas,” The Salvation Army is calling on everyone to help the nonprofit spread hope and love to your community’s most vulnerable not just during the season of giving but all...

Since the pandemic, food banks operated by The Salvation Army have become an increasingly critical resource.   Before the pandemic, The Salvation Army in Saskatchewan Canada provided food hampers to about 10 clients a day. Now, with the rise of food costs, they have been serving up to 25 per day.   Once a month, regular clients come in to pick up a bag of groceries, a bag of meat, and a hamper fil...

The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory is excited to announce our new territorial priorities. Under the umbrella of “All for Jesus” and encompassed by a previous territorial mission statement, the main focus points are love, serve, and disciple.   Commissioner Kelly Igleheart says this comes after several years of discussion, research, and evaluating the “why” of The Salvation Army.   Every yea...

The children of asylum–seekers joyfully zip around on scooters and play games on the floor of the Salvation Army gym in Portland, Maine, as they wait for dinner; sharing the space with 77 people. Hundreds of asylum–seekers from various countries in Africa are showing up in Portland, but the housing market is tight and there are few prospects for work. The Salvation Army officers here are simply fo...

Captain Stanley Pierre-Louis said The Salvation Army’s back-to-school distribution at the Jamaica Citadel Corps Community Center in Queens, N.Y., saw a large increase in families seeking help this year.   He said his church partnered with Chase Bank and private donors to meet the needs of 370 families with backpacks and other school supplies on August 30th. People came to this community from all o...

While the importance of breakfast is well known, many people don’t always get a chance to have it every day due to limited time or resources.   With early starts in high schools, secondary school students are among the group that doesn’t always get to enjoy a healthy meal in the morning. To address this, The Salvation Army in Saskatoon, Canada has developed the Breakfast Program.   The program run...

In the second quarter of 2023, FedEx’s mobile feeding units proved vital in The Salvation Army’s efforts to serve their communities. The mobile feeding units were used in outreach events, disaster relief, and homeless feeding programs, and over this quarter alone- the mobile canteens were deployed to 47 different events, with over 32,000 people served.   These canteens helped The Salvation Army se...

On the afternoon of September 13th, 2018, overpressured natural gas lines in the Merrimack Valley area in Massachusetts caused explosions across the towns of Lawrence, Andover, and North Andover. For two and a half hours, over 80 fires caused homes to be destroyed in the area, with the damage costs totaling over $1 billion. The memory of that day continues to shape the work of the Salvation Army M...

On Tuesday August 8th, wildfires were ignited and spread across the Hawaiian island of Maui. The wildfires consumed thousands of acres including historic Lahaina (luh-HI-nuh) displacing more than 11,000 people from their homes. The fires have tragically claimed 115 lives.   The Salvation Army Lahaina Lighthouse complex was among the structures lost, including the administrative building, church, t...

On Saturday, August 19th, Olympic gold medalist and six-time world freestyle wrestling champion Jordan Burroughs hosted a “Wrestling for All” clinic at The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Community Center in Camden, NJ. Burroughs, a native of Camden attended Salvation Army summer camps and programs in his youth. During the day-long session, he and a team of fellow wrestlers demonstrated the sta...

This month, The Salvation Army celebrated its 30th summer welcoming veterans and their families to Camp Tecumseh in Pittstown, New Jersey. At this five-day yearly retreat, veterans can enjoy time with fellow vets, heal through group therapy, and even develop or restrengthen their own connection with the Lord. Just like the traditional summer camp experience for children, they can also participate...

The Salvation Army and First National Bank organized a Back-to-School Bash in the South Hills area, specifically for students around Pittsburgh. The event took place on a Saturday and aimed to prepare students for the upcoming school year.   The Back-to-School Bash was held at the Salvation Army Pittsburgh Temple and Service Center. During the event, students were provided with items such as new b...

Following an unusually dry summer and spurred on by strong winds from Hurricane Dora, spontaneous wildfires emerged and rapidly spread across multiple communities on Maui.   The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has declared the initiation of federal assistance for Hawaii in response to the wildfire crisis that began on August 8th. This aid is aimed at helping both state and local r...

As a safety response to the massive wildfires currently threatening the Northwest Territories in Canada, officials in Yellowknife had ordered the residents to evacuate the city by noon last Friday.   To ensure that those that are being evacuated have a place to go, The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services team has been working hard to ensure Salvation Army locations in BC and Alberta, are...

Catherine’s Cottage, a special anti-human trafficking ministry of The Salvation Army in Baltimore Maryland, was recently honored by the FBI for its partnership in protecting the most vulnerable in their community and working to reduce violent crime in America. The house was donated to The Salvation Army by a local charity. Its perfect use as a unique shelter was quickly identified by local Salvati...

"Hope is on the Way" is an Emmy® Award Winning Documentary created by The Salvation Army of Central Maryland that explores what The Salvation Army does 365 days a year once Christmas season ends. All the money raised from the Red Kettles goes into bringing hope to your nearest neighbor. Our Pantry on the Go, CSFP program, Boys and Girls Clubs, FeedMore mobile canteen, Summer Camp, Churches, Volunt...

In the wake of the devastating fires that recently swept through Maui, Hawaii, leaving destruction and heartbreak in their wake, The Salvation Army has once again stepped up to provide critical support to those affected by the disaster. As the flames engulfed homes and landscapes, close to 100 lives were tragically lost, and over 11,000 residents found themselves displaced, their lives forever cha...

The COVID 19 pandemic had a significant impact on many people’s mental and physical health. Realizing that more individuals were coming to The Salvation Army for counseling, The North Street Citadel/church in Hamilton, Bermuda, created the “Come to the Well” program. The program promotes a holistic approach to healing the mind, body and soul. With the assistance of a physical therapist and a profe...

The Salvation Army’s Cab Horse Commons Child Care Center in Syracuse, New York has new amenities that will give families and their children new ways to learn, relax, and grow.   About 30 percent of children at the day care are receiving some type of response to intervention or (RTI), which identifies struggling students early on and gives support needed to thrive in school.   The Child Care Center...

On July 27th, The Salvation Army in Kalamazoo held a ribbon-cutting ceremony, unveiling their newly renovated outdoor basketball court. This exciting occasion marked the beginning of a new chapter for the community. To make this project even more special, The Salvation Army collaborated with a talented local artist, Mackenzie Kyles, who at just 13 years old, brought a beautiful mural to life on th...

The Salvation Army in Guelph, Ontario, in collaboration with Hand Print Kids, offers a free Toy Lending Library to support families who need toys to promote their child’s development. The toys can be borrowed for two weeks, and the toy selection is rotated every seven weeks. All the toys in the library are analyzed for their potential therapeutic benefit. The toys help children with different stag...

After experiencing torrential downpours and unprecedented flooding in Vermont and other parts of the Northeast, The Salvation Army swiftly activated its Emergency Disaster Services response to provide critical assistance to the affected communities. After a series of storms, the region faced devastating 1 in 100-year floods, leading to widespread destruction of homes, businesses, and essential inf...