Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is having a fun event tomorrow, Saturday, June 28. You can show your talents and display your treasures at The Salvation Army’s Women Auxiliary's 'Talent & Treasure' event.  It takes place from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm with set up starting at 8:00 am at the Salvation Army of Fulton Heights Corps located at 1215 Fulton, East.

Reading is so fundamental.  Who hasn't heard that phrase before.  But, it's true.  Without the ability to read, and there are more people who can't than you can imagine, the world is so closed off. Starting early is key.  We want our children to have a love of reading so that the world literally opens up for them, and, reading to them is a monumental help.

Do you have all the Christmas decorations down?  Of course, finally, because it's nearly Spring.  That's not the case for the Salvation Army.

We haven't been this cold in a few years.  It's bitterly cold, and with the cold comes problems for some to keep the heat on.  There are many out there just trying to keep their head above water and keep up with their utility bills.  But, alas, many cannot and are facing having their utilities shut off.

The Grand Rapids Griffins are teaming up with the Salvation Army to Ring Bells today, December 18th. They'll be at the Kentwood Family Fare, 6127 Kalamazoo, SE from 2 to 5 p.m., TODAY!

With the holiday season comes many non-profits raising money to support the fine work they do. And, nothing is more recognizable than the bell ringers of the Salvation Army.  Volunteers  are stationed at many popular shopping locations hoping that the public will be generous and contribute to the red kettles.

Calling all young professionals...are you interested in  volunteering? The Salvation Army is holding an upcoming event for young professionals on November 2nd at The BOB, at noon. Mike Jandernoa, former CEO and Chairman of Perrigo will be speaking about "Volunteering: enriching Yourself and your Community...

The Salvation Army is looking for help. With the holidays just around the corner, we will, again, be greeted by bell ringers around the area, and they are looking for a few good people.  Actually, not just a few.

Here's a feel-good story. 30 senior citizens from The Salvation Army's Senior Program have donated time and money to make 50 quilts for the residents of the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans.

This Saturday, September 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Garfield Park neighborhood Association will hold their 39th annual Arts & Craft Fair. Held in Garfield Park, 334 Burton, SE here in Grand Rapids, over 100 vendors will have wonderful hand-crafted items for sale.

Tomorrow, Saturday, June 30, The Salvation Army will partner with Ada Bike Shop and Girl Scout Troop 3381 to give-away 500 bicycle helmets in order to highlight the importance of bicycle and other wheeled-sports safety.

The Salvation Army is celebrating the 75th annual National Doughnut Day today, June 1, by giving away 2,000 free doughnuts from their doughnut partner, Kripsy Kreme. The Salvation Army is widely credited with popularizing the doughnut in the United State by feeding American soldiers doughnuts during World War I...