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A New Library of Congress Exhibit Features The Salvation Army

A new exhibit at the Library of Congress just opened, called “Join in”.
This exhibit highlights organizations in the US that make a difference in their communities. The hope of this exhibit is by giving examples of how people have come together in the past to help their neighbors in need- will shine a light on what’s possible today.
 
According to The Library of Congress’ site, Join In examines this longstanding impulse of Americans to join together for charitable and mutual aid.
 
The exhibit is free for everyone and features groups like The Red Cross, Girl Scouts, and The Salvation Army.
Local volunteers for The Salvation Army hope that this new exhibit will create an infectious spirit of giving of time and resources to help others.
 
To learn more visit LOC.GOV

Businesses Adopt 860 Children Enrolled in Angel Tree Program

The Salvation Army of Central Indiana is helping 5,000 local children in need receive special gifts this Christmas through its Angel Tree program, however, it takes great support from the community to fulfill all the wishes of these Angels.
Thanks to the philanthropic efforts of two local companies the nonprofit is 850 Angels closer to making thousands of Christmas dreams come true.
 
Over the course of a week, employees will take five shopping excursions coordinated by the leadership teams of Indianapolis-based packaging company MAVPAK and Fishers-based software company Flexware Innovation. These trips serve a special purpose: to scour store shelves and find the specific wants and needs of 860 local children enrolled in The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program.
 
Evan Foote of Flexware stated that;
 
“Kids don’t pick the circumstances they’re born into or live in,” explained Evan, “and I can’t fathom the disappointment or despair that Santa skipped my house would’ve brought me. The Salvation Army Angel Tree program provides a unique opportunity to make sure that doesn’t happen for so many kids”
 
For more information about volunteer opportunities associated with Angel Tree, visit SAANGELTREE.ORG

The Red Kettle Campaign Continues

With the 132nd annual Red Kettle campaign underway, the longest-running philanthropic fundraiser of its kind, The Salvation Army is emphasizing its mission of serving those most vulnerable through this year's "Love Beyond" messaging. Love Beyond is also a symbol of the resources and programs that 25 million people rely on year-round when they turn to the nation's largest direct provider of social services for assistance.
 
"More than 2 million people rely on The Salvation Army during the holiday season alone, but the truth is our communities need help year-round" said Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder, National Commander of The Salvation Army.
 
The number of those in need of food, shelter and utilities assistance continues to rise as families face challenges ahead of the holidays. Latest numbers from the US Census Bureau show 91.8 million Americans have had difficulty paying for essential household expenses.
 
To learn more about how The Salvation Army meets human needs around the holidays and throughout the year, visit SalvationArmyUSA.org.

The Red Kettle Challenge

Last Friday, The Salvation Army Empire State division had nearly 100 red kettles placed at Walmart locations throughout the region as part of The Salvation Army’s “National Commander’s Red Kettle Challenge” in an effort to raise more than $1.5 million nationally during a four-hour period.
 
Since 2020, The Salvation Army national commander, Commissioner Kenneth Hodder, has challenged Salvation Army officers, employees, and community supporters to raise more funds than him during any four-hour shift on a particular day during the month of December.
 
This year’s challenge will took place Friday, Dec. 9, with the goal of “not only raising funds to support local Salvation Army programs and services, but as a fun and engaging opportunity to raise awareness for those in need.”
 
Last year, The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Challenge raised more than $1 million nationwide, with all funds raised at local red kettles staying in the communities in which they were raised.
 
To offer your support and help your neighbors in need, visit SALVATIONARMYUSA.ORG
 

Pat Milliken Ford Donates Vehicle Sales Up To $50,000 Throughout December

Pat Milliken Ford is generously donating a portion of every new and used vehicle sold to The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit’s Red Kettle Christmas Campaign, up to $50,000 during December.
The auto dealership is also collecting donations via a virtual red kettle, encouraging employees, customers and community members to join in on the giving efforts and donate what they can.
Funds raised will support 13 corps community centers across metro Detroit, which provide food, shelter and financial support for those who need it most.
 
Pat Milliken Ford has been a longtime supporter of The Salvation Army’s Bed & Bread Club program, but this is the dealership’s first year connecting with the nonprofit’s Red Kettle Christmas Campaign.
 
To learn more about The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Christmas Campaign, visit SALVATIONARMYUSA.ORG.
And if you would like to volunteer, you can register as a bell ringer at registertoring.com

Cup of Hope Event

This year was the ninth benefit luncheon in Knoxville, Tennessee known as the Cup of Hope, a key component in the support and development of the Joy D. Baker Center, the domestic violence recovery home at The Salvation Army in Knoxville.
Each year Cup of Hope provides a much-needed focus on domestic violence that occurs in the Knoxville area as well as highlighting those that become victors through the Joy D. Baker Program. The Center has served more than 80 individuals in 2022, individuals that found rescue and restoration from a life of domestic violence.
Salvation Army officer, Major Paula Henderson stated,
“Our annual Cup of Hope event is important for raising funds for our domestic violence program at the Joy Baker Center, “However, our fundraising and our efforts are only effective if we continue to raise awareness about the issue of domestic violence.”
 
For more information visit https://www.salvationarmyknoxville.org/
If you are currently suffering from domestic violence you can call the national hotline at 800-799-7233
 

Red Kettle Campaign Kickoff

The Salvation Army's 132nd annual Red Kettle Campaign officially launched last week with a special halftime performance during the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game against the New York Giants on FOX.
This year's artists were the American Music Award-winning Jonas Brothers, who performed live at AT&T Stadium.
 
The performance is a Cowboys tradition and issues the official rallying cry for all to donate to the iconic Red Kettle Campaign, which serves millions in need year-round.
 
The Red Kettle Campaign, the largest and longest-running fundraiser of its kind, is especially needed now to meet the increasing needs of people in vulnerable communities across the country.
Funds raised in 2021 supported services for more than 25 million people living in America. As many more continue to struggle to make ends meet amid the ongoing impacts of inflation, The Salvation Army's 2022 "Love Beyond" theme calls on the public to support their neighbors in need.
 
To learn more and offer your support, visit SALVATIONARMYUSA.ORG

The Salvation Army Kicks off the Annual Kettle Drive

The Salvation Army kicked off its annual red kettle campaign on November 19th. This year, the Army is issuing a rallying cry for Americans to “Love Beyond.”
 
The organization’s message is simply that when we love beyond hunger, love beyond shelter, and love beyond disasters, we can provide hope and help for millions who need it. Love Beyond is also a symbol of the resources and programs that 30 million Americans rely on year-round when they turn to the nation’s largest private provider of social services for assistance.
 
Each year, The Salvation Army provides shelter, food, and financial assistance to those in need. As well as provides year-round services to people who are facing poverty, domestic abuse, addiction, isolation, and more.
 
Community members can contribute to The Salvation Army’s mission in several ways:
 
--Donate digitally with Apple Pay.
 
--Ask Amazon Alexa to donate by saying, “Alexa, donate to The Salvation Army,”
 
--Donate physical gifts in bulk.
 
Or visit https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/ to offer your support.
Merry Christmas and thank you for helping us Love Beyond the holidays.

Bank of America Grant to Provide ’Bountiful Boxes’ to Local Families in Need

The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit has received a $50,000 grant from Bank of America to help feed individuals and families in need. The grant will be used to provide thousands of ‘Bountiful Boxes’ – holiday food boxes offering ingredients for diverse meal options – to individuals and families in the community.
 
Bank of America volunteers will pack the Bountiful Boxes, which The Salvation Army will deliver to local families for the holidays.
 
The grant is part of Bank of America's philanthropic giving efforts in local communities. Awardees were selected for their commitment to Economic Mobility addressing basic needs, workforce development and community development.
 
Since its inception in 2013, the Bountiful Boxes program has served tens of thousands of meals to metro Detroiters. Last year, The Salvation Army provided more than 2.1 million meals to individuals and families in need.
 
For more information about The Salvation Army’s programs and services, visit https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/
You can also donate or volunteer this holiday season.

‘Project Create’ is a family affair in Mountain Home, Arkansas

Combine innovative music and arts instruction with high-octane day camp activities and you have “Project Create,” a five-week course for kids that’s bringing more public awareness of the Army’s presence in the community.
 
The five-week summer music and arts camps are designed as an immersion experience in music, theatre, dance, and art. Through Bible stories, music lessons, arts, crafts, and more, students not only experience and develop their skills in the arts but are learning vital life-skills hopefully beneficial as adults.
 
The aim of this initiative is to provide kids that would never have the exposure to music and arts. But its more than just teaching music theory or their expression through dance and drama.
 
It’s proven that kids who are exposed to music and arts also do better in math and sciences.
 
To learn about Salvation Army camp experiences near you, visit https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/