BLOOMINGTON (WEEK) – The Salvation Army of Bloomington reports it’s more than halfway to its fundraising goal of $500,000 for the annual Make A Difference campaign. That’s further along than it was this time last year, although the goal is a little lower this year. Last year, the goal was […]
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How This Army Vet and Nurse Paid Off $87,000 Debt in 2020
For 36-year-old Nyajuok Mangongo, 2020 has been a surprisingly good year. The nurse and single mother of three was able to pay off five-figure debt thanks in part to the pandemic. But it was a hard fought road. In early 2019, she was recently divorced, battling post-traumatic stress disorder and […]
Salvation Army of La Crosse County launches ‘Rescue Christmas’ campaign
November 2, 2020 10:55 PM Molly Ringberg Posted: November 2, 2020 10:55 PM LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – The Salvation Army of La Crosse County is changing the way it reaches the community. This holiday season you won’t see as many red kettles out because of the pandemic. And due […]
BTS’s Loyal Army of Fans Is the Secret Weapon Behind a $4 Billion I.P.O.
It’s 10:30 on a Monday night, and Ashley Hackworth is putting the final touches on a personal project to make the world’s biggest boy band a little bit bigger. Ms. Hackworth, who teaches English in South Korea, is on a Zoom call with five other fans of the Korean pop […]
Detroit Salvation Army Begins Red Kettle Campaign 2 Months Early
SOUTHFIELD, MI — The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit launched its Red Kettle Campaign Monday, marking the earliest the nonprofit has ever begun its annual Christmas fundraiser in its 133-year history of serving southeast Michigan. The Salvation Army’s ability to raise vital funds to serve those in need is at […]
Salvation Army gets early start on holiday fundraising campaign to ‘rescue Christmas’ amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Salvation Army is starting its annual holiday fundraising campaign earlier than ever in an attempt to “rescue Christmas.” Facing an increased demand amid the coronavirus pandemic with high unemployment, the nation’s largest social services organization said it will start collecting donations in its iconic red kettles with bell-ringing volunteers Monday instead of waiting until […]
Trump’s Army of Allies and TV Sycophants Is Crumbling
Anna Moneymaker/Getty When Republicans nominated Donald Trump for the presidency four years ago in Cleveland, they had a stable of regular on-camera personalities to back them up. Trump attorney Michael Cohen went on CNN to defend criticism of his boss by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX). Trump-supporting media star Scottie Nell […]