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• Salvation Army Collecting Donations For Storm Victims At Fayette Mall

  March 7, 2012 9:28 AM

  The Salvation Army in Lexington is organizing a donation drive at Fayette Mall to collect items for those affected by the recent tornadoes. The following NEW and UNUSED items for men, women and children will be accepted: Bottled water (individual sizes and gallon containers) Cleaning supplies (brooms, mops,... more »

• Salvation Army True Blue Kettle

  December 26, 2011 7:02 AM

  University of Kentucky fans have an opportunity to earn some national bragging rights - not for their support of their beloved Cats, but for their generosity. Both pro and college teams from across the nation are competing in the Salvation Army's online Kettle Drive. Indiana, Duke and even the... more »

• Salvation Army Kettles Not Filling Up

  December 20, 2011 8:34 AM

  Local Salvation Army officials say donations to their Red Kettles are down 20 percent compared to this time last year. As of Saturday, Dec. 17, $278,435 was donated, compared to $348,565 byt this point in 2010. The Salvation Army depends on kettle donations to operate its year round... more »

• Salvation Army Looking For Angels

  December 9, 2011 9:05 AM

  The Salvation Army is looking for some more angels. With two days left in its Angel Tree program, Salvation Army officials say nearly 1,000 names remain on the tree in Lexington. It's easy to help a needy child. Simply select a child's card. Using the information on the... more »

• Salvation Army Bell Ringer Has Purse Snatched Play Video

  December 1, 2011 6:28 AM

  Police arrested two teens after a Salvation Army bell ringer had her purse snatched in Lexington Wednesday afternoon. Megan Stone says she was ringing a bell outside of the Richmond Road Walmart when two teens approached. They distracted her by asking questions about the Salvation Army, then grabbed her... more »

• Salvation Army Distributing Thousands Of Toys, Lots Of Food Play Video

  December 20, 2010 12:30 PM

  Salvation Army volunteers began distributing thousands of gifts Monday at the Salvation Army Christmas Center on South Broadway. Thanks to the Salvation Army Angel Tree program, and the Mountain of Love food drive, 5,578 children in Lexington will have gifts under the tree on Christmas mornin. That's about 500... more »

• Still Over 400 Cards Left On Angel Tree

  December 13, 2010 7:53 AM

  The Salvation Army is asking for help. More than 400 angle cards remain on the Salvation Army's Angel Tree - 92 boys and 340 girls. The tree at Fayette Mall has been taken down, but you can still pick up an Angel Card at Whitaker Bank in Hamburg or... more »

• Salvation Army Castle Tours Continue Monday And Tuesday

  December 6, 2010 8:11 AM

  Christmas tours of the Versailles Castle serving as a Salvation Army fundraiser sold out on Sunday, but officials say plenty of tickets remain for tours on Monday and Tuesday. Tours of CastlePost, featuring Christmas décor provide by local designers, will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.... more »

• Salvation Army Will Serve Thanksgiving Meal

  November 25, 2010 8:16 AM

  The Salvation Army will serve a turkey dinner for the Lexington community on Thursday. Individuals and families struggling to make ends meet or who would otherwise spend the day alone are invited to the meal. The Salvation Army will serve the meal from noon-1:30 p.m. at the Army... more »

• Salvation Army Once Again Hosting Holiday Castle Tours

  November 17, 2010 9:28 AM

  The Salvation Army will once again sponsor tours of the castle in Versailles as a seasonal fundraiser. Last year, nearly 1,500 people toured the majestic castle in Versailles, and The Salvation Army provided food and Christmas gifts for over three thousand families. Due to the limited number of... more »

• Coach Cal To Speak At Salvation Army Kettle Kickoff

  October 27, 2010 6:51 AM

  UK basketball coach John Calipari certainly has his detractors, but nobody can say he doesn't stay involved in the community. Coach Cal will be the featured speaker at the Salvation Army's sixth annual Christmas Breakfast kicking off the organizations Red Kettle campaign. The Christmas Breakfast is 7:30 to... more »

• Some Items Stolen From Jessamine County Orgaizations Recovered

  August 13, 2010 9:34 PM

  Police in Jessamine County say they've recovered several of the items stolen overnight from three community organizations. Nicholasville Police were called to the building on South First Street just after seven. The Salvation Army, the Regional Kentucky Works Program, and the Jessamine County Animal Control, all had items stolen. The... more »

• Police Investigate After Nicholasville Building Burglarized Play Video

  August 13, 2010 12:39 PM

  A burglary in Jessamine County leaves police with few clues and three different organizations, including the Salvation Army, with less. Nicholasville Police were called to the building on South First Street just after 7 a.m. Friday morning. The Salvation Army, the Regional Kentucky Works program and the Jessamine County Animal... more »

• Richmond Salvation Army Sees Increased Need

  December 17, 2009 9:19 AM

  RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) - The Salvation Army is setting a kettle campaign goal of $70,000 in the Richmond area after officials said they see evidence of increased human needs. The charity's Capt. Ryan Brown says that's based on a weekly survey of highway overpasses and railways, places where the homeless... more »

• Salvation Army's Angel Tree Program Deadline Extended

  December 10, 2009 2:47 PM

  The Salvation Army in Lexington is extending its deadline for their Angel Tree program that provides Christmas gifts thousands of children in central Kentucky. The names of the children and their Christmas wish lists are hanging up like ornaments on Angel Trees across central Kentucky. The deadline to buy and... more »

• Angel Tree Program Tries To Meet Overwhelming Need

  December 8, 2009 8:44 AM

  Christmas lights shine brightly over the Salvation Army's Angel tree at Fayette Mall, but the holiday spirit is overshadowed by an incredible need. The Angel Tree program has helped thousands of needy kids, but the Salvation Army says that things look bleak this year with 1,800 children looking at Christmas... more »

• Castle Post Tours Raise $20,000 For Salvation Army Play Video

  December 1, 2009 12:21 PM

  Over 500 tickets have been sold for tours of the Castle Post in which the proceeds are going to the Salvation Army to help needy families. The tours are set for December 6-8 at the iconic site, which is located just inside the Woodford County line on Versailles Road. Officials... more »

• 400 Tickets Sold For Castle Post Tours Benefiting Salvation Army

  November 27, 2009 12:10 PM

  About 400 tickets have been sold for tours of the Castle Post in which the proceeds are going to the Salvation Army to help needy families. The tours are set for December 6-8. Officials say that about $15,000 has already been raised for the charity. Tickets for the some of... more »