​While Christmas is a joyful time for many, it is a difficult time for many others – especially those who have experienced the loss of a family member. The Hercules family is one such family, having just experienced the loss of Orrin Hercules.

​Today, The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte received a $5 million Day 1 Families Fund grant to launch a robust access-to-employment program and expand shelter options for families.

The Salvation Army has launched its iconic Red Kettle campaign, ushering in the 2018 holiday season. The Red Kettle campaign kicked off Nov. 16 and will run through Dec. 24.

​Drip. Swag. Sauce. These are the words that have come to define Cam Newton’s signature style. They are also the words he used to describe the new teen centers at four area Boys & Girls Clubs.

Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center staff, program graduates, current beneficiaries and members of the public gathered on Friday to hold a ribbon-cutting to dedicate a new memorial garden on the property to the memory of the beloved late program director Jack Thorpe, who passed away last year.

​When someone blesses you, the best response is to pass it on. And, when someone pours into your life, you aren’t likely to forget it. Instead, you find ways to pour into the lives of others.

It is only through the generosity of the neighbors in our communities who hear us ringing our bells and ask for dedicated volunteers at our Christmas Center that we are able to provide Christmas for at-risk children.

“I don’t know what we’d do without The Salvation Army coming by daily. We have a few snacks, but they are bringing substantial food…something that will stick with you longer. We appreciate everything being done for us.”

As Hurricane Florence strengthens and spins toward the East Coast, it’s a fitting time to revisit your family’s preparedness plans. In fact, September is National Preparedness Month.

Every year, Providence Presbyterian Church in South Charlotte answers the call and opens its doors to 12 homeless women for two weeks, providing shelter, meals, shower facilities, activities, and above all, friendship. “When the women are here, we cancel everybody,” said Tandy Graham, who founded the program at Providence Presbyterian.