Tag: The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army Kicks Off 129th Red Kettle Campaign To Fight For Good

Stuart Mitchell

The Salvation Army’s 129th annual Red Kettle Campaign begins the season of giving today and invites people to join the Fight for Good all year long to help the nearly 40 million Americans experiencing poverty. The iconic campaign kicks off at AT&T Stadium with a special live nationally televised halftime performance during the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game against the Buffalo Bills, airing on CBS. The Red Kettle Kickoff begins an exciting and crucial fundraising holiday season for The Salvation Army. Because the 2019 Thanksgiving holiday falls later in the…

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The Salvation Army Teams Up With Walmart to “Stuff the Bus”

Stuart Mitchell

The Salvation Army and Walmart are joining forces to help kids succeed this year by providing back-to-school supplies to children in need. “Stuff the Bus” campaign events will be hosted at nearly 3,000 participating Walmart stores nationwide on Saturday, August 3, 2019. The “Stuff the Bus” events are open to anyone who would like to donate new school supplies to children in need. Upon arrival, shoppers will receive a list of suggested gifts to help stuff the bus at the store. The Salvation Army will then distribute the school supplies…

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Hidden in plain sight: arresting film from Salvation Army by award-winning production team shows the many faces of modern slavery

Stuart Mitchell

The Salvation Army, in collaboration with the award-winning team at film production company, Fat Lemon, has released a powerfully arresting short film that has been created to introduce viewers to the many faces of modern slavery that are often hidden in plain sight. Kathy Betteridge, Director of Anti Trafficking and Modern Slavery explains: “We are always looking for ways to confront the public with the reality of trafficking and modern slavery, which is why we are so grateful to the team at Fat Lemon for helping us to create this…

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Candace Cameron Bure Named 2018 Celebrity Ambassador for The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign

Stuart Mitchell

Entering its 128th Red Kettle season, The Salvation Army has enlisted actress, executive producer and New York Times best-selling author Candace Cameron Bure to inspire others to join the mission to combat hunger, homelessness and hopelessness. “What a lot of people don’t realize is that a majority of people who live in poverty look just like me and you,” said Commissioner David Hudson, national commander of The Salvation Army. “But they’re our neighbors, and they desperately need our help. We’re thrilled to have Candace join us in the Fight for…

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The Entertainer urges customers to help them erase present poverty this Christmas by supporting Big Toy Appeal

Stuart Mitchell

The Entertainer, the fastest-growing, family-owned high street toy retailer in the UK, has partnered with The Salvation Army to launch The Big Toy Appeal to ensure as many children as possible have a gift to open this Christmas. Running from Tuesday 27th November until Saturday 8th December, The Entertainer will donate a toy for every toy bought and donated to The Big Toy Appeal in any of its 158 stores or via its online platform. Gifts will be distributed using local Salvation Army centres to families who might not otherwise…

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