We’re getting into the spirit of giving with the Salvation Army here at KVRR. I rang the bells this morning for the Red Kettle Campaign at the Azool Hornbacher’s. The local Salvation Army still needs a lot of us to pick up a bell and help raise money. They need to fill 9,889 hours of bell ringing this year. So…
FARGO, N.D. – The Salvation Army kicked off another Red Kettle Campaign with a big event at West Acres Mall. You can watch for those little red kettle spread out across the metro. The campaign’s goal is to raise $900,000 to help continue The Salvation Army’s services to members of our community in need. Last year, they raised over $1.2…
FARGO, N.D. – The Salvation Army distributes coats for kids and families so they get some warmth this winter. Over the past year, The Salvation Army has been receiving donations of coats and other clothing to help those in need during the cold winter season. Some of the donations were able to find a new home as hundreds gathered outside…
FARGO, N.D.–The Salvation Army is seeking volunteers to help with the Salvation Army coat distribution event. The event will be held at the Fargo Air Museum on Friday, October 4 and Saturday, October 5 from 10a.m. to 7 p.m. Volunteers are especially needed the evenings of October 4 and 5 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. If you are interested…
FARGO, N.D. — School is almost back in session, which means parents are prepping their children’s backpacks and lunchboxes. But, the Salvation Army is helping get kids school–ready in a different way. Many say that if you look good, you feel good. “Hair is everything. No matter if you’re a male, female, child, adult, your hair makes your day,” said…
DILWORTH, Minn. — The Salvation Army held a “Stuff the Bus” event at the Walmart in Dilworth. Salvation Army chapters nationwide teamed up with nearly 3,000 Walmart stores across the country to collect school supplies for children. Shoppers can find a list of the most-needed supplies and drop them off outside the store. This is the first time the initiative…
FARGO, N.D. — The Salvation Army is opening up its chapel to anyone who needs some shelter from the cold this week. The chapel will be open from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Major Jerry O’Neil says the Salvation Army always tries to be available for those who need some help within our community. The non-profit also serves breakfast from 8-9…
FARGO, N.D. — The results are in…the Salvation Army announces how much money they raised during the 2018 Kettle Campaign. After volunteers put in over 7,000 hours the month and a half before Christmas, the Salvation Army exceeded its goal of $900,000 with a grand total of $1,129,992.32. Major Jerry O’Neil joined the Salvation Army in Fargo last summer with is…
FARGO, N.D. — Hundreds of people get a nice, warm meal thanks to volunteers at the Salvation Army. The menu includes items like ham, scalloped potatoes, and cranberry sauce. There was also dessert with pie, cookies, and donuts. The Salvation Army served about 200 people at their Fargo location. They say the holiday is not just about food, but fellowship as…
FARGO, N.D. — On the last day of its Kettle Campaign, the Salvation Army tries to reach its annual $900,000 goal. Volunteers set up shop at various locations across the metro, including West Acres, to encourage some last–minute donations. Leslie Hagemeister has been volunteering with the Salvation Army, but this marks her first Christmas Eve ringing the bells. She says she…
