125th Red Kettle Campaign sets record
The 2015 Red Kettle Campaign collected $149.6 million, setting a new national fundraising record. Thanks to the support of donors and corporate partners, the money raised will help The Salvation Army provide food, shelter and social services to nearly 30
Merry Christmas at the corps
By Mark Tollefson - Twas the night before Christmas, Down at the corps The Majors were tired And both pretty sore. They helped with the kettles Sharing love and much more For no one left hungry Who knocked on their door. Giving thanks to The Lord They planted a “seed” God
Christmas with The Salvation Army in Treasure Valley
Community support helps The Salvation Army brighten the holidays for families in need. The Christmas season in Boise/Treasure Valley, Idaho, began with a well-loved tradition: the Boise Holiday Parade. Each year, Santa rides into town at the end of the parade,
Salvation Army in Ventura partners with bike shop
Effort supports Angel Tree and Homeless 2 Home programs By Robert Brennan - This year, roughly 60 Ventura-area children and teenagers signed up for The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program will find something special under the Christmas tree—a gleaming, refurbished bike, courtesy
West to “RE:GIFT” Christmas message
Nativity set encourages worship, creative community and evangelism By Sue Schumann - While many of us are familiar with “re-gifting”—giving someone a gift that we originally were given—the Western Territory is putting an innovative spin on the practice through a new resource
Red Kettle Reason back for second year
In 2014, campaign drew participation from 66,000 people. By Laura Poff - The National Headquarters Community Relations Department launched the Red Kettle Reason campaign last fall in the lead up to the holiday season as a way to engage a younger audience
Creatively corporate
Christmas partnerships engage businesses in the mission of The Salvation Army. By Christin Davis - A workplace Barbie, oversized pens and a wall full of giant Post-Its covered in project details and ideas adorn the office of the The Salvation Army Western
Mobile Red Kettle campaigns underway
New initiative designed to better tap into peer-to-peer fundraising this Christmas. By Christin Davis - The Southwest Division is testing a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign this month to raise $10,000 to feed local families through an average $10 gift from 1,000 people. The