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    FedEx Donates 17th Disaster Response Unit to Salvation Army

    Friday, May 17, 2013

    The maters of timeliness, our friends at FedEx donated a custom $100,000 Disaster Response Unit (DRU) to The Salvation Army in Western Pennsylvania on Wednesday, May 15th, just in time for the 60th annual National Salvation Army Week. The DRU will help Salvation Army workers and volunteers better serve communities impacted by disaster by providing [...]

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  • Reebok Supports Active Lifestyles with Salvation Army

    Friday, May 17, 2013

      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 [...]

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    The Salvation Army Continues Disaster Relief Services Following Dallas Area Tornadoes

    Thursday, May 16, 2013

      Post courtesy of Philip Burn with The Salvation Army Texas Division.  The Salvation Army went into urgent action last night with volunteer disaster teams on site in Hood County to provide services in the wake of last night’s devastating tornadoes in North Texas. Three disaster canteens (mobile kitchens) from the Dallas Fort Worth area were deployed and [...]

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  • Salvation Army Today, May 16

    Thursday, May 16, 2013

    This week’s Salvation Army Today video – brought to you by The Salvation Army Southern Territory – features the celebration of this week’s 60th annual National Salvation Army Week, kissing a pig for donations, and a chance to vote for The Salvation Army Switzerland in a Eurovision Song Contest. Please enjoy! You can subscribe to Salvation Army Today’s YouTube [...]

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    Salvation Army Serving North Texas Following Deadly Tornadoes

    Thursday, May 16, 2013

    Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) crews are serving the North Texas communities of Granbury and Cleburne after a powerful storm system producing multiple tornadoes caused significant damage and injuries late on Wednesday evening. As of this morning, officials say at least six people were killed as a result of the storm, with as many [...]

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    Salvation Army Volunteer Among Inspiring Youth Honored by Kevin Spacey at National Award Ceremony

    Wednesday, May 15, 2013

    In recognition of Salvation Army Week, we would like to take this chance and highlight two inspiring youth volunteers. The 18th annual presentation of The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards was held last week at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C, which honored hundreds of top youth volunteers from across the [...]

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    Donating Unwanted Goods is As Easy As Ever With New Mobile Site

    Tuesday, May 14, 2013

    We’re excited to share that The Salvation Army launched a new mobile version of the organization’s Family Store site, www.SATRUCK.org that makes donating unwanted goods easier than ever. With a few clicks on your tablet or smart phone, the streamlined mobile site allows visitors to easily schedule a donation pick-up at their home or business, or [...]

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    Help Support Older Americans Month!

    Tuesday, May 14, 2013

    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 [...]

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    Happy National Salvation Army Week!

    Monday, May 13, 2013

    Today’s no ordinary Monday – it’s the first day of our 60th annual National Salvation Army Week. This week of recognition was first declared by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1954 – 74 years after The Salvation Army arrived in the U.S. – who stated in his proclamation: “Among Americans, The Salvation Army has long been a [...]

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    Thursday, May 9, 2013

    Dana Biermann is the Digital Marketing and Communications Manager for The Salvation Army Midland Division in St. Louis, MO. Dana is an avid fan anything digital and fighting poverty, so working for The Salvation Army is a great fit. She lives in St. Louis and just can’t get enough of Twitter. Click here to learn more or find [...]

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Salvation Army Serving North Texas Following Deadly Tornadoes

Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) crews are serving the North Texas communities of Granbury and Cleburne after a powerful storm system producing multiple tornadoes caused significant damage and injuries late on Wednesday evening. As of this morning, officials say at least six people were killed as a result of the storm, with as many [...]

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Salvation Army Volunteer Among Inspiring Youth Honored by Kevin Spacey at National Award Ceremony

In recognition of Salvation Army Week, we would like to take this chance and highlight two inspiring youth volunteers. The 18th annual presentation of The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards was held last week at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C, which honored hundreds of top youth volunteers from across the [...]

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May
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Donating Unwanted Goods is As Easy As Ever With New Mobile Site

We’re excited to share that The Salvation Army launched a new mobile version of the organization’s Family Store site, www.SATRUCK.org that makes donating unwanted goods easier than ever. With a few clicks on your tablet or smart phone, the streamlined mobile site allows visitors to easily schedule a donation pick-up at their home or business, or [...]

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May
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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 [...]

Read More

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May
16

Salvation Army Serving North Texas Following Deadly Tornadoes

Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) crews are serving the North Texas communities of Granbury and Cleburne after a powerful storm system producing multiple tornadoes caused significant damage and injuries late on Wednesday evening. As of this morning, officials say at least six people were killed as a result of the storm, with as many [...]

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Salvation Army Today, May 2

This week’s Salvation Army Today video – brought to you by The Salvation Army Southern Territory – features  The Salvation Army’s response to an emergency in Alabama; Family Foundation donates to the disaster in Texas; and a photographic exhibition highlighting the inequality and injustices faced by women in Pakistan. Please enjoy! You can subscribe to Salvation Army Today’s YouTube [...]