Tomorrow is National Donut Day
In 1938, the Salvation Army used donuts to do good and they’re back at it again. Eighty-four years later, they’re still going strong, honoring the tradition every year on the first…
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Salvation Army offering summer camps for kids
Every year, thousands of kids of all ages get a fresh perspective on life as they meet new friends, discover new activities, and experience great adventures through The Salvation Army's summer camp…
Development in progress at Salvation Army’s Center of Hope
In April 2021, Salvation Army broke ground on the Center of Hope in Gulfport. Now a year later the facility is almost ready to help those in…
Project Update: Salvation Army’s Center of Hope
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Salvation Army is in the process of completing a project they call the Center of Hope. It will house homeless families while they get on…
Frosty Kroc Run will take place on Saturday
The Kroc Center will host their annual Frosty Kroc Run on Saturday. There will be races for all levels and ages including a one-mile fun run, 5K, and 10K. The race will start and…
Salvation Army wrapping up their 2021 Angel Tree program
Our local Salvation Army is wrapping up their Angel Tree program in Jackson County with their gift distribution. This year, they saw an increase in Angel Tree…
Gift giveaway puts a bow on Salvation Army's Angel Tree program
The local Salvation Army is wrapped up its annual Angel Tree program Tuesday in Jackson County with their gift distribution at the Jackson County Civic Center. Organizers said they saw an…
10U underclassmen baseball team ring bells for charity
The 10U underclassmen baseball team made a special appearance at Rouses in Gulfport this weekend, ringing Salvation Army bells to raise money for the organization. The group came…
Mississippi Power donates bikes to Salvation Army
Mississippi Power rolled up to the Salvation Army’s Center of Hope in Gulfport with a generous bike donation. Their employee volunteers at Plant Watson donated 250 bikes to children…
Harrison County Kettle Kick Off collects donations for the Salvation Army
The Salvation Army has bell ringers at the Biloxi Visitors Center and they’ll be there all day. As the sun starts rising, the bells start…
Salvation Army preparing for the holidays
The holiday season is here and the Salvation Army is hoping to keep this tradition alive of greeting shoppers this holiday season with a smile, red kettle, and bell. The…
Salvation Army Ambassador for Good Day event
To bring awareness to underprivileged communities across the Coast, the Salvation Army of the Mississippi Gulf Coast hosted an Ambassador for Good Day event. This year, the Salvation Army…
National Salvation Army Week recognized locally
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Division of the Salvation Army is reflecting on all the work they’ve done over the past year as they celebrate a week dedicated to them. This week is recognized as National Salvation Army…
Investing in South Mississippi: Community Center of Hope hometown endowment
The Salvation Army is taking another step in providing and securing the futures of South Mississippi families in need. This new phase of the program aims to keep a never-ending flow of income for the people, services,…
Volunteering with the Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is constantly showing up and showing out in our community. Whether they’re helping distribute vaccines, participating in disaster clean up, or simply lending a hand, the Salvation Army is always doing the most good. With so many…
A ground-breaking achievement: The Salvation Army Community Center of Hope
After a long stretch of dreary, stormy weather, the sun broke out in full force across most of Southern Mississippi today, signaling brighter days ahead in more ways than one today. Today, the Salvation Army in Gulfport hosted a ground-breaking…
Salvation Army helping those in need with stimulus payments
While many have received their first, second, and now third round of stimulus checks, there are some people who haven’t yet because they do not have a physical address to use. This has been a problem for…
Zeta grant funds available for distribution through Salvation Army
Hurricane Zeta caused great damage to our community and the Salvation Army has acquired a grant to provide relief to those affected. The grant money is available to those in need in the lower six counties of…
St. Peter’s by the Sea Biscuit Brigade prepares food for Salvation Army cold weather shelters
Since 2017, St. Peter’s by the Sea’s Biscuit Brigade has been cooking biscuits for those utilizing the Salvation Army’s cold weather shelter in Gulfport. Today, the name ‘Burrito Brigade’ might have been more fitting as they were…
Salvation Army cold weather shelters are open and they need volunteers
In Gulfport and Pascagoula, the Salvation Army has opened cold weather shelters for those who need a warm, dry place to sleep during this week’s freezing temperatures. Shelters will be open at 6 p.m. tonight until 7…
Zeta grants available for rental assistance through Salvation Army
The Salvation Army has acquired a grant to provide relief to those affected by Hurricane Zeta. This grant money is available to those in need in the lower six counties of Mississippi and the funds are primarily…
Salvation Army opening cold weather shelter for those in need
In Pascagoula and Gulfport, the Salvation Army will be open as a cold weather shelter for those who need a warm, dry place to sleep during this week’s freezing temperatures. From 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. today,…
Salvation Army opening cold weather shelters
The Salvation Army is opening their cold weather shelters. Shelters will be open from 6 p.m. until 7 a.m. on January 27th- January 28th. The Gulfport shelter is located at 2019 22nd Street. The Pascagoula shelter is located at 3217…
Salvation Army to open cold weather shelters
The Salvation Army Mississippi Gulf Coast Area Command is opening its cold weather shelter this weekend because of anticipated winter temperatures. The Salvation Army provides shelter to anyone in need when it is 40 degrees if precipitation is present, or…