Salvation Army provides toys for over 4,000 children this past Christmas

Good News Notes: “With the holidays behind us, The Salvation Army and FOX 11 have helped thousands of children receive new toys this past Christmas. The Salvation Army displayed Christmas Angel Tree’s inside four malls across Tucson. This program encouraged the Tucson community to help a child in need by purchasing new toys from one of…

Gold coins support Salvation Army

Good News Notes: “The Salvation Army has struck gold in The Dalles. Two gold coins were dropped in Red Kettles in Wasco County to help the Salvation Army in The Dalles. This is a generous gift, which greatly helps the Salvation Army get closer to reaching their Red Kettle Campaign goal of $60,000 to help…

Record-breaking donation delivered to Salvation Army Toy Shop

Good News Notes: “The Springfield Salvation Army’s Toy Shop received arguably the biggest single donation to date on Friday.” “But the gifts didn’t come from the North Pole on a sleigh — they were delivered by box truck from Speedway, LLC employees.” “When Speedway first took part in the Salvation Army’s ‘Angel Tree’ program, they…

Hanesbrands Sock Drive Reaches 10 Years, 3 Million Donated Pairs

Good News Notes: “A modest goal of providing some comfort to homeless people — through new socks — in Hanesbrands Inc.’s backyard has mushroomed since 2009 into a national effort, with more than 3 million pairs donated to date.” “The apparel manufacturer, based in Winston-Salem, plans to donate more than 250,000 pairs nationally during December, along…

Celebrity Gas Pump raises over $2,800

Good News Notes: “The Celebrity Gas Pump for Share Your Holidays raised over $2,800. That comes to more than 3774 meals. The event also raised an SUV full of food.” “The money will be doubled, thanks to matching grants. It will be donated to the Salvation Army and Neighbors’ Place food pantries. The food will…