Reebok Supports Active Lifestyles with Salvation Army
Obesity prevalence among children and adolescents has almost tripled in the last 30 years. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 17% (or 12.5 million) of children and adolescents aged 2—19 years are obese. The Salvation Army is proud to announce a great partnership with Reebok and Build Our Kids’ Success [...]
Help Support Older Americans Month!
50 years running, the month of May honors older Americans for their contributions to our families, communities and society. Adults 55 years of age and older represent the fastest growing age segment within our nation, and statistics reveal that many individuals in this underserved population are struggling to get by. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates [...]
Flowers of Hope
“Where flowers bloom so does hope.”– Lady Bird Johnson Last year, The Salvation Army of Johnson City, TN launched an innovative volunteer program called Flowers of Hope. The program, which thrives on the dedication of volunteers, collects and recycles fresh flowers donated from area stores, such as The Fresh Market, Kroger’s and Food City, that [...]
3 Reasons Why You Should Thrift Your Way to Prom!
It’s prom season! A big concern for prom-goers this time of year – other than finding the dress or getting the courage to ask that one person – is the cost. According to USA Today, prom spending has averaged out to be $1078 per person. Yes, you read that correctly. This is why donation drop-offs [...]
How do you do the most good?
The ancient Greek playwright, Sophocles once said, “To be doing good deeds is man’s most glorious task.” We tend to think that “doing good” requires long hours of community service, but giving back can be as simple as holding the door for someone, writing a thoughtful note to a homebound senior citizen, baking a sweet [...]
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Even though The Salvation Army is serving in just about every corner of the world, there are still many who live beyond physical proximity and are unable to take advantage of the Army’s spiritual counseling. Nearby or not, others may feel uncomfortable within the four walls of any church building, The Salvation Army or the [...]
Tips From a True Glam Thrifter
The following was contributed by guest blogger, Sheila Fortson, owner of the Hidden Glam Boutique in Ambler, PA. Sheila is also known as “The Glam Thrifter” because she loves to shop second-hand and does it like a pro! Join her online at www.MeetSheilaFortson.com and www.Facebook.com/TheGlamThrifter. All dresses pictured below are from The Salvation Army Family Store in Montgomeryville, [...]
Happy Easter from The Salvation Army!
The Salvation Army wishes you a joyful Easter holiday complete with family time, the good news of the Gospel, and chocolate bunnies galore! In addition to regularly scheduled worship services, many Salvation Army locations are hosting fun events in celebration of the Easter holiday. so please contact your neighborhood Salvation Army if you’re interested in attending. [...]
Papa John’s Pizza Raises $50,000 for Salvation Army Feeding Programs
On Tuesday, our friends at Papa John’s Pizza asked for Facebook and Twitter users to ‘like’, ‘share’, and comment on their pages to raise awareness of America’s hunger problem, with every good word, re-tweet and thumbs up garnering a $1 donation for The Salvation Army’s feeding programs. And in just ONE DAY thanks to the [...]
Salvation Army Participating in Bank of America Chicago Marathon
A popular verse from the book of Hebrews reads, “Let us run with endurance the race God has set before us,” symbolic encouragement to live a daily life of faith. But it seems representatives from The Salvation Army Metropolitan Division in Chicago are taking this exhortation quite literally as they plan to run over 26 [...]
