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YOUNG CHRISTIANS HELP SATISFY 1,300 SWEET TOOTHS IN AREA NURSING HOMES On Thursday, March 13th twenty-one students and five leaders from Calhoun Christian School volunteered their time at The Salvation Army. Students packed over 1300 Easter gift bags for area nursing homes. The group's effort amounted to 91 hours of voluntary service. CLICK HERE or picture above for full story. __________________________________ |
NEW THRIFT STORE OPENS IN PORTAGE
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GOT MILK?
LANSING RESIDENTS IN NEED In its food pantry, volunteers and workers fill boxes daily with standard food fare, things like mashed potatoes, mac and cheese and green beans, all non-perishable food items. One item you won't see on the shelf is milk... CLICK HERE for the rest of the story. __________________________________ |
GRAND HAVEN FOOD PANTRY IN NEED OF ITEMS Officials at the Salvation Army said that, while they tend to receive a lot of vegetables, they are low on pantry items such as tuna fish, boxed dinners, cereals, paper products and cleaning supplies. They are also in need of... CLICK HERE for the whole story. __________________________________ |
ST.JOSEPH COUNTY WELCOMES NEW JUNIOR SOLDIERS INTO ITS ARMY
Captain Jodi Montgomery, Corps Officer of the St. Joseph County (South Bend) Corps writes... "On Easter Sunday we enrolled 3 Jr. Soldiers! This was a very special day for our Corps family and especially for the children! We have waited for a year to enroll the children making sure to teach them the Jr. Soldier material and being sure of their heart's commitment to knowing and loving God. What an exciting privilege to enroll these wonderful kids - Luke, Bethany, and Cole."
All Praise and Glory be to our wonderful Savior! __________________________________ |
FOUR NEW SENIOR SOLDIERS STRENGTHEN
TRAVERSE CITY On Easter Sunday, in Traverse City, Michigan, four new Senior Soldiers were enrolled in full uniform. Congratulations to Majors Bruce & Mildred Jennings along with their local corps leadership team. Thanks be to God for His unspeakable blessings! __________________________________ |
Fifteen new soldiers added to TSA fighting force! On Easter Sunday, thirteen Senior and two Junior Soldiers were enrolled in Grand Haven, Michigan. We are so incredibly proud of Captains Dean & Pat Towne, as well as the entire local corps leadership team. Praise the Lord for all His wonderful blessings in bringing revival in our midst! __________________________________ |
VETERINARY CLINIC PAYS IT FORWARD
IN GRAND RAPIDS One of our employees received much needed assistance through your Kindred Program fourteen years ago. Her child is grown and in college and she owns her own home. Thanks for helping her become a great assist to our Clinic. "It reminds me why we do what we do," said Booth Family Services's Director, Betty Zylstra _________________________________ |
CLICK HERE for a full-size pdf of the above poster. CLICK HERE to email Karla for more info. ___________________________________ |
Low-income K-Zoo residents can apply for help with winter heating bills
Kalamazoo Gazette - The need for energy assistance is prevalent in Kalamazoo, said Matthew Saganski, spokesman for the Salvation Army in Grand Rapids... CLICK HERE for full article. CLICK HERE to learn how to apply. ___________________________________ |
Photo courtesy of Karen Waite, Advance Photos ___________________________________ |
Your continued support of the programs and ministry of The Salvation Army continues to make a difference. Thank you! |
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