Salvation Army

Thanksgiving is about being grateful for what we have while also lending a helping hand to those in need and for many in the community, nothing was going to stop that mission. “For us, it was not a conversation of whether or not we were going to have it, it was how are we going to make it happen,” said…

The Salvation Army is kicking off its annual Red Kettle campaign amid a challenging season for many facing impacts from the pandemic.

Restaurants are scaling back or canceling their free holiday meals, while some organizations are switching up their plan to make sure everyone stays safe. “It wasn’t a whether we’re going to do it or not it was how are we going to do it,” said Major Migdalia Lavenbein, The Salvation Army. Lavenbein says The Salvation Army had safety in...

Funds collected by the Red Kettle will support Connecticut families in need, including many of those who were impacted financially by the pandemic this year.

First Alert Meteorologist Ryan Hanrahan gives his Red Kettle forecast, predicting the amount of donations The Salvation Army’s Red Kettles will raise this year.

Lots of charitable groups are changing the way that you can give ahead of the holiday season. In 2019, the Salvation Army rolled out a new contactless way to collect donations from the public. The group introduced a QR code option on the posters of the collection buckets outside many stores during the holiday season. “We’re being forced to move…

During the pandemic, charitable organizations are making sure to develop new ways to allow people to continue to give and support those in need.

The COVID-19 pandemic is leading to a national coin shortage and is expected to put a major dent in the charity’s main fundraiser.

Hartford Fire Chief Reginald Freeman benefited from the generosity of the Salvation Army when his family could not afford Christmas gifts. Now, he makes sure to give back.

The Salvation Army in Connecticut has announced #RescueChristmas, a joint effort with the Hartford Fire Department, for its fundraising efforts approaching the holidays this year. The collections begin today, earlier than ever, to help families in need amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Salvation Army said Rescue Christmas is about helping in several ways, including feeding families, helping them stay in…

To help high-risk Connecticut residents in need of some help because of the Covid-19 pandemic, a program that delivers boxes of food to residents will be expanded to Bridgeport, Torrington and Waterbury. Gov. Ned Lamont said the Salvation Army and United Way have partnered with DoorDash to expand the delivery of food boxes. People who are in need of food…

A community fridge in East Harlem is not just fighting insecurity — it’s bringing the neighborhood together. Three chefs who live in the community launched the Barrio Fridge in June after they saw how the coronavirus pandemic was making fresh and healthy food even scarcer in their dense neighborhood. They have since seen how the simple initiative has brought people...

Many people are cleaning out their closets during the coronavirus quarantine, but with the highly contagious virus still spreading, there are questions about whether it’s safe to donate or sell clothes.

The Salvation Army said since the coronavirus crisis they’ve helped feed hundreds of CT residents but they are also available for emotional support to those in need of it.

Connecticut Food Banks are taking a direct hit due to COVID-19. Many are trying to keep up with the demand of those who may suffer from food insecurity. Across the state, many of the food banks are hard at work to try and replenish their supplies while both regular and new clients ask for help. Hockanum Valley Community Council is…

Connecticut’s food banks are trying to keep their shelves stocked as demand has increased during the coronavirus crisis.

Salvation Army leaders in Maryland say a donor recently dropped thousands of dollars worth of jewelry in a red kettle. Capt. Ryan Vincent, commander of the Salvation Army in Annapolis, told the Capital Gazette everyone was shocked to find out the ring and two bracelets were real. One of the bracelets, a yellow-gold piece by Tiffany & Co., has been…

You can help children and families in need at a 2019 WTIC 1080 Holiday Store, December 6 – 24.

The Salvation Army now has a new way for you to donate to their Red Kettle drive with your phone this holiday season.