Salvation Army
noun
: an international religious and charitable group organized on military lines and founded in 1865 by William Booth for evangelizing and social betterment (as of the poor)
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Weeks later, someone slipped four gold coins worth collectively around $6,800 into various Salvation Army kettles around town, reports KVRR’s TJ Nelson.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Local Salvation Army staff in Washington, Pennsylvania, were collecting donations with their Red Kettles in front of a Giant Eagle grocery store.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
More:Six years after devastating fire, Trinity Lutheran Church approaches Christmas with thanks
More:Milwaukee's holiday spirit vibrant at Salvation Army meal and as firefighters greet kids
When did the first woman firefighter join the force?
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2025
Surprise cracks down on towing fees after resident complains about $4K bill 'Bless you all': $1,300 gold coin donated in Salvation Army kettle in Phoenix Surprise Councilman Ken Remley dies at 80, served city 8 years Christmas shooting at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport leads to injuries, arrests.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Local Salvation Army staff in Washington, Pennsylvania, were collecting donations with their Red Kettles in front of a Giant Eagle grocery store.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
More:Six years after devastating fire, Trinity Lutheran Church approaches Christmas with thanks
More:Milwaukee's holiday spirit vibrant at Salvation Army meal and as firefighters greet kids
When did the first woman firefighter join the force?
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2025
Surprise cracks down on towing fees after resident complains about $4K bill 'Bless you all': $1,300 gold coin donated in Salvation Army kettle in Phoenix Surprise Councilman Ken Remley dies at 80, served city 8 years Christmas shooting at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport leads to injuries, arrests.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Salvation Army.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Salvation%20Army. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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