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The Salvation Army Testifying at Congressional Hearing
Posted by Desmond Smith on Nov 21, 2014
General Secretary of The Salvation Army's North and South Carolina Division, Major Tom Louden, will be testifying at a field hearing at Clemson University at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 21. The US House…
Red Kettle Reason
Posted by Desmond Smith on Nov 19, 2014
We all want to do good. It's human nature to want to be able to help another person we see that may need a hand. Every Christmas, you put simple coins and bills in our red kettles across the county. It…
Ending Homelessness in the Carolinas
Posted by Desmond Smith on Nov 18, 2014
Homelessness is a problem that The Salvation Army has chosen to tackle head on. Each and every day, throughout the Carolinas, our staff and volunteers are working to provide shelter for those that need…
Keyvon's Story
Posted by Desmond Smith on Oct 22, 2014
Keyvon is a fun-loving eleven year old jokester who loves to make people smile. Unlike most children his age, he likes to keep everything neat and tidy. He even maintains a to-do list for all of the things…
Online Red Kettle
Posted by Desmond Smith on Sep 25, 2014
You see us – and HEAR us – every Christmas, standing outside shopping malls and ringing our bells. More importantly, your give! You make an incredible impact every single year when you put your loose change…
Chick-fil-A Cow Serves Meals at Area Soup Kitchen
Posted by Anjani Webb on Aug 21, 2014
Cabarrus County residents are always appreciative of the meals they receive at The Salvation Army soup kitchen, but there’s one day where the excitement is overwhelming: Chick-fil-A Day.
Salvation Army Officers Retire After 36 Years
Posted by Anjani Webb on Aug 06, 2014
Many choose a career, but for an officer in The Salvation Army, their job is a lifetime commitment. Officers serve as business administrators in the locations to which they are appointed, many serving…
Naomi: The Impact of Camp Walter Johnson
Posted by Desmond Smith on Jul 10, 2014
The summer of 2008 was the first in twelve years that I would not be spending at a camp. As a high school student, I began working at camps in British Columbia until I finally found my way south to Camp…
The Salvation Army Remains Prepared As Hurricane Arthur Becomes a Memory
Posted by Anjani Webb on Jul 06, 2014
Local and state officials have reported minimal impacts following Hurricane Arthur’s Independence Day landfall along the coast of North Carolina. Emergency crews continue to make progress in restoring…
The Salvation Army Serves Area Residents after Hurricane Arthur
Posted by Anjani Webb on Jul 04, 2014
Hurricane Arthur made landfall late Thursday night at Shackleford Banks, N.C. as a Category 2 storm with 100 mph winds. It was the first Category 2 storm to make landfall in the United States since Hurricane…
The Salvation Army Prepares Response to Hurricane Arthur
Posted by Anjani Webb on Jul 03, 2014
Tropical Storm Arthur strengthened into a hurricane early Thursday morning. As the center of the storm shifts, its impacts are moving closer to the North and South Carolina coastline. Conditions continue…
The Salvation Army Monitors Tropical Storm Arthur
Posted by Anjani Webb on Jul 03, 2014
As Tropical Storm Arthur makes its projected movement up the east coast, The Salvation Army is prepared to respond to the impacted areas if the need arises. Organization personnel along the coast are preparing…
CalebKs Raises Money with Strikeouts
Posted by Desmond Smith on Jun 26, 2014
For the past four seasons, pitcher Caleb Ashley (CalebKs.com) has been helping raise money for charitable organizations in Guilford County. Every time he strikes someone out, he encourages others to make…
The Cold Water Challenge
Posted by Desmond Smith on Jun 13, 2014
Earlier this week, our new Digital Media Coordinator challenged our Director of Development to the Cold Water Challenge. He agreed, on the condition that she get our Facebook page to over 2,000 likes (meaning,…