Townsquare Sunday: Salvation Army
The devastation in Puerto Rico from Hurricane Maria has been described as life-altering. Months after the storm, rescue workers are still trying to restore that island to what it was. A team from the...
View ArticleMajor Parkhurst Leaving New Bedford Salvation Army at Month's End
After 11 years leading the New Bedford branch of the Salvation Army, Major Gil Parkhurst is leaving. Continue reading…
View ArticlePHIL-OSOPHY: Beautiful Lives Inspire Others
Leaving a legacy of kindness in the community. Continue reading…
View ArticleTownsquare Sunday: Major Gilbert Parkhurst Says Farewell to New Bedford
Major Gilbert Parkhurst and his family have been reassigned to Pennsylvania and will depart New Bedford next month. Continue reading…
View ArticleSalvation Army 'Serve-A-Thon' [Townsquare Sunday]
The event will benefit the Salvation Army and Mobile Ministries of New Bedford. Continue reading…
View ArticleThe Salvation Army Thrift Store in Wareham Is Closing
It's a sad day for bargain hunters as the Salvation Army Thrift Store on Wareham's Cranberry Highway announced it is set to close. Continue reading…
View ArticleA Silver Lining to a Dark Cloud [PHIL-OSOPHY]
A case of kind over matter. Continue reading…
View ArticleChanges Coming at Salvation Army [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY}
Major Michael Jung says the virus has forced changes in the way the traditional 'Red Kettle' campaign and other programs will be conducted in 2020. Continue reading…
View ArticleA Helping Hand in New Bedford [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Rev. Russ Chamberlain has helped feed the hungry, get homeless people off the street, and provided clothing for those who need it. Continue reading…
View ArticleRing the Bell for the Salvation Army [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Maj. Michael Jung of the Salvation Army in New Bedford said the Red Kettle Campaign is lagging this year due to a shortage of volunteers to collect donations. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew Bedford Salvation Army Assists in New York Recovery
After serving over 600 meals locally after Hurricane Sandy hit, the New Bedford branch of the Salvation Army is deploying volunteers to New York to help with recovery efforts. Three New Bedford area...
View ArticleCelebrity Bartenders Raise Money Locally
Sunday was a busy day, with the Patriots winning the nail biter and the New Bedford Salvation Army scoring big time with the annual 6th Bristol Club's Celebrity Bartenders and Raffle event, that...
View ArticleVolunteers Needed
The familiar sounds of bell-ringing outside of grocery stores and other high-trafficked areas have begun to fill the ears of shoppers. The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign is accepting donations...
View ArticleFinal Day For Kettle Campaign
We're down to the final day in the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign. Kettles and bell ringers will be visible at 18 locations throughout Greater New Bedford on Wednesday, hoping to raise money for...
View ArticleSalvation Army In Quincy
The Salvation Army Post in New Bedford sent a truck to Quincy Monday morning to help workers aiding in snow removal efforts. Continue reading…
View ArticlePossible Answer For The Homeless
One of the most pressing challenges on the South Coast is the issue of establishing a sustainable day-time shelter for the homeless. The main obstacles are the usual culprits: money, location, staffing...
View ArticleDonations Down
'Tis the season for giving, but Major Gil Parkhurst of the New Bedford branch of the Salvation Army says folks aren't giving to the Red Kettle campaign as much this year when compared to last year....
View ArticleValuable Donations
BOSTON (AP) _ Generous donors are again filling up the Salvation Army's holiday red kettles across Massachusetts. The charitable organization says more valuables are appearing in their signature...
View ArticleVolunteers Needed
Organizers for the 2nd annual Serve-A-Thon on the Southcoast have kicked off campaign efforts to raise funds and recruit volunteers for their upcoming event. The group of volunteers will be donating...
View Article2nd Annual Serve-A-Thon
The local organization Lift-In-Love is kicking off their 2nd annual Serve-a-Thon Saturday. The event places volunteers at several sites throughout New Bedford, Dartmouth, and Fairhaven, carrying out...
View ArticleTo Give Or Not To Give In The Season Of Giving
Tis' the season, for shopping, dining, drinking and for enjoying the family and friends. I love the Christmas season. It also brings with it, a feeling of generosity for people who have enough to share...
View ArticleRing Donated to Salvation Army
NEW BEDFORD - The New Bedford branch of the Salvation Army's "Red Kettle Campaign" has ended for the year, meeting its $100,000 goal. Kettles were placed with bell-ringers around the...
View ArticleDonated Fish
No loaves to speak of, but plenty of fish was delivered to the Salvation Army in New Bedford Thursday by the Massachusetts Environmental Police. Continue reading…
View ArticleVolunteers on Standby
Thousands of volunteers have descended upon southeast Texas as now Tropical Storm Harvey continues to dump feet of rain in the Houston area. Continue reading…
View ArticleHelping in Florida
The New Bedford branch of the Salvation Army has been activated to provide assistance in Florida where now tropical storm Irma brought punishing wind and rain to much of the state. Continue reading…
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