Local Red Cross unit lost out in reorganization Nov 21, 2009
Lisa wrote on Nov 20, 2009 8:24 AM:" I've always thought of the Red Cross as more of a Corporation than a Charity. When the Red Cross was being raked over the coals because of 9/11, it was reported that the head of the Red Cross gets paid over 200,000 a year for his services. The Salvation Army head gets paid something like 18,000 a year, and he also works a full time job.Give your blood to the Red Cross, give your money to another charity, and help the Salvation Army for disaster relief.... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
One toy at a time Nov 18, 2009
Toys for Tots works with the Salvation Army to make sure they are not serving the same children, to ensure that all families have a good Christmas. We try to fill our program around filling gaps that aren t filled in the community, Powless said. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
'Antique' $inatra letter Oct 28, 2009
Carlson, 84, originally paid $400 for the two-page letter, which Royko auctioned off in his column, with proceeds going to the Salvation Army ... Carlson, 84, originally paid $400 for the two-page letter, which Royko auctioned off in his column, with proceeds going to the Salvation Army. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Angela 'Nellie' Ladewski Oct 15, 2009
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Chelsea Retirement Community, the Salvation Army or Sarett Nature Center. Visitation will be held at St. Bernard's Church in Fairplain at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Vendor Spaces Available For Bartow Lioness Bazaar Oct 4, 2009
Further charities include the Women s Care Center, the Salvation Army, Bartow Church Service Center, Bartow Public Library, the Just Say No program among others. For more information, call Eda Marchman at 533-7713 or Betty Hain at 533-2307. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
A treasure trove in Newington Sep 18, 2009
The Kiwanis Club, a community service organization, distributes all proceeds from the admission and selling space rental fees to various charities, including Newington Human Services, the Memorial Day Parade, Boy Scouts, Salvation Army and local scholarships. Jesse Stadtmueller, of Newington, had been to the flea market before it charged for admission, but said that $1 isn't bad and called the market "diverse." Jenn Merritt, of Norwalk, was in town visiting Stadtmueller, and Sunday was her first... (Newington Town Crier, CT)
Garage Sales Could Land You In Jail Sep 12, 2009
I recently tried to donate a beautiful cherrywood crib to the Salvation Army ... The Salvation Army refused to accept the donation on the grounds that it was too onerous a task for their employees to keep current with recalls and the risk of lawsuits too great ... e., lead-based toys) at Goodwill or the Salvation Army without oversight. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
This year, Christmas bells ringing in July Jul 20, 2009
In fact, the Salvation Army, whose bell-ringing workers are known to flank store entrances in Santa hats during the holiday season to collect money for the nation's poor, will be at these chains and other locations this month. "It's something we've gotten behind, and the community has embraced," said Stephen Warren of a Salvation Army branch in New Hampshire about its July donation drive. (MSNBC -- Business)
Small Biz: Emporium features interior decor Jul 12, 2009
If the piece doesn't sell in 90 days, the consignor can pick it up or Simpkins likely will donate it to the Salvation Army. "If I don't hear from them, it becomes property of the shop," she said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
After the Yard Sale Jul 11, 2009
Goodwill and Salvation Army stores usually take drop-offs until half an hour before they close. Other organizations have drop-off boxes in the community. (Suite101.com)
Journal garage sale draws a crowd (44) May 10, 2009
That was good, Palmer said, because whatever didn't sell was headed to Goodwill or the Salvation Army -- not back to the basement. "I'm not taking it back home.". (Sioux City Journal, IO)
May Calendar Apr 30, 2009
Resources for seniors: Salvation Army seniors' fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 1022 Liberty St. Senior citizens can speak with representatives from the Social Security Administration, insurance companies, funeral homes, utility companies and home health-care providers. Call 454-6497. (Erie Times-News, PA)
AROUND THE COMMUNITY Mar 7, 2009
All food collected will go to local food pantries at The Salvation Army in DeKalb and Sycamore United Methodist Church for distribution. Bird Walk. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Testing for toxins likely to poison business Feb 24, 2009
Opponents argued the law would be especially harmful to nonprofit businesses, such as consignment shops and thrift centers like Goodwill and Salvation Army, which rely on resales. The bill was sponsored by U.S. Rep. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
EDGEMERE HOUSE GETS CLEAN SWEEP Feb 13, 2009
What wasn t sold in the yard sale was donated to the Salvation Army. Erin Henley and her children drove down from Gettysburg, Pa. (Dundalk Eagle, MD)
