From Father to Daughter – A Red Kettle Story that still makes an impact
Posted by Tim.Maurizio
The sound of the jingling bell by the bright red Salvation Army kettle, for me, signals the arrival of the Christmas season. It’s one of those memories that’s been with me for so long, I can’t actually remember the beginning – I just knew that whenever we saw a kettle, my father was going to toss in some money.
Giving – Learning to Pass it on
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The Christmas catalogs have arrived in my mailbox. It’s hard to imagine that the same thing that can bring my kids such joy and excitement actually produces a slight sense of dread for their father.
Dixon Hughes Goodman, Does Good at Marsh Road Club
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When The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs think about rock stars, the people and companies that go above and beyond, year after year, Dixon Hughes Goodman (DHG) comes to mind right away.
United Way deploys help line to better serve the Homeless.
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Homeless service providers, the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County and United Way of Central Carolinas today announced a more efficient way to serve the homeless by utilizing United Way’s NC 2-1-1.
Annual Steak & Burger Dinner Focuses on Change
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It’s that time of year when many of us think about change. You can see it when the leaves change color – it’s that transition time, going from the heat of summer to the coolness of fall. If you’ve lived in Charlotte for any amount of time, you’ve probably seen some change.
Take a stand against domestic violence
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This October, during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we encourage you to help The Salvation Army raise awareness about domestic violence and join the fight towards ending violence against women and their children.
“Sunbeam” Student at Salvation Army Temple Corps Receives Special Recognition
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This past Sunday, Aeryonna Wilder was recognized for her hard work, receiving The Salvation Army’s highest honor in the Sunbeam's program – the Commissioner’s Sunbeam Award!
A Simple "God Bless you"
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The first thought that came to my mind was the phrase heart to God, hand to man! As we stood before Gods people serving hot meals.
The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte Deploying to Florida Following Hurricane Irma
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The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte is deploying its mobile feeding kitchen to Florida to assist those impacted the most. Each unit is prepared to serve up to 1,500 meals with supplies initially on hand.
Salsarita’s Donates $10,000 to Hurricane Relief
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To show its support for those impacted in Texas, Salsarita’s donated $1 from every burrito sold on Aug. 31 to the Salvation Army’s Disaster Relief effort. Today, Phil Friedman, CEO of Salsarita’s delivered a $10,000 check to The Salvation Army!