Official: Salvation Army totals ‘better than expected’
By Jenna DeWitt: CNJ staff writer The Salvation Army wrapped up the year “better than expected” according to Maj. Tammy Ray. “Overall, we did really well,” Ray said. “The needs were met.” Ray said the...
View ArticleSalvation Army’s Souper Bowl adding silent auction
Courtesy illustration The Salvation Army’s second annual Souper Bowl serves as a fundraiser for the non-profit. By Liliana Castillo: CNJ staff writer The Salvation Army is celebrating the Super Bowl...
View ArticleSalvation not a bureaucracy
Curtis Shelburne God’s grace is wonderful. But if we think grace is easy, we need to think some more. One of Jesus’ most famous stories was told in response to a religious lawyer’s question: “Teacher,...
View ArticleEmpty Stocking program launches Friday
CNJ staff photo: Sharna Johnson The Salvation Army is hoping to raise $25,000 for this year’s Empty Stocking fund to help families in need through the holidays. Freedom New Mexico With 100 more...
View ArticleSalvation Army reports donation increase
FNM file photo David Garza of Clovis been a bell ringer for the last five years and said he enjoys doing it and helping people. The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle drive raised $15,000 more than last year....
View ArticleEmpty Stocking donations list
CNJ staff The Salvation Army’s most successful Christmas campaign in the last five years collected $52,034 between Red Kettles and Empty Stocking Funds. The second most successful year was in 2007...
View ArticleSalvation Army accepting monetary hurricane donations
CNJ staff The Salvation Army is accepting only monetary donations to assist victims of Hurricane Irene, according to a press release from the agency. Donations can be made online at...
View ArticleSalvation Army hoping to spread word
CNJ staff photo: Benna Sayyed Workers at the Salvation Army Thrift Store strategically stage clothing and furniture to boost sales. Benna Sayyed Times have been tough for the people Clovis’ Salvation...
View ArticleSalvation Army donations slightly lower than same time last year
CNJ staff photo: Kevin Wilson Salvation Army bell ringer Frank Mitchell thanks a Walgreens shopper for a donation Saturday afternoon in Clovis. Mitchell, who has been doing ringer shifts since Nov. 19,...
View ArticleSouper Bowl nets more than $2,000
CNJ staff photo: Benna Sayyed Greg Hearn, right, and his son, Shannon, left, are served a hot bowl of minestrone soup from Salvation Army board member Twila Rutter. Benna Sayyed The Salvation Army...
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