Mississippi Gulf Coast (Monday, April 13, 2020) – The Salvation Army, Mississippi Gulf Coast, is increasing efforts to meet needs caused by COVID-19. The Salvation Army Kroc Center is serving lunch to children 0-18 years old this week, Monday – Friday at…
The Salvation Army is stepping up its efforts to help those most in need during this time and they need your help. In addition to expanding their lunch service for seniors, the Salvation Army on the Mississippi Gulf Coast has…
The Salvation Army kicked off its efforts to help those in need during this Coronavirus outbreak by reaching out to local senior citizens. Around 80 hot dog meals along with gallons of milk were prepared by a team at the…
On Sunday, March 22nd from noon to 2 p.m., lunches will be provided for seniors at the Salvation Army Kroc Center in Biloxi as a drive-thru service. As more funding and resources become available the Salvation Army Mississippi Gulf Coast…
Gulf Coast kids will have the chance to master a creative skill over a 13 week period. The Salvation Army is kicking off their creative arts academies. These courses allow children eight years and up the chance to learn skills…
This weekend in Biloxi, mothers will have the chance to spend some quality time with their sons. The ‘Mommy Son Game Night’ is back again at the Salvation Army Kroc Center. Moms will get to spend the night playing all…
The Salvation Army unveiled a new space today for people to participate in community engagement. ‘The Bridge’ is located in the building that once housed Mary’s Drive In on Division Street, just across the street from the Kroc Center. Central…
For many, panhandling is a full time job that actually pays pretty well. According to officials, we see many ‘professional panhandlers’ on the Coast. It’s often hard to turn someone down when they ask you for money on the street.…
The Salvation Army in Gulfport is lending a helping hand to those in need as temperatures dip below freezing. The cold weather shelter located on 22nd Street and open to everyone with a valid picture ID. The shelter opened at…
The numbers are in and for the Gulf Coast Salvation Army they aren’t seeing the funds they hope for from their Red Kettle Campaign. In fact, they are facing a deficit of about $66,000. They think this is due in…
People took cover overnight to keep warm as temperatures dropped with cold weather shelters opening last night at two Salvation Army locations in South Mississippi. Cold weather shelters opened up in Gulfport and Pascagoula yesterday evening at about 4:30 p.m.…
For the second night in a row, cold weather shelters have opened their doors to protect South Mississippians from the frigid drop in temperature. News 25 Today's Gabby Easterwood shared live reports Thursday morning from one of these shelters.
With another cold night ahead of us the Salvation Army is getting ready to open their cold weather shelters. The cold weather shelters opened in Gulfport and Pascagoula this evening at 4:30 p.m. This is the second night in a…
Mississippi Power is back at it again, reaching out a hand to help the community. This morning, Mississippi Power Watson Plant rolled in with a trailer full at the Salvation Army Kroc Center to make a substantial donation. Every year…
With the cold weather quickly approaching, shelters cross the Coast are preparing to open, including the Salvation Army’s cold weather shelter in Gulfport. That will be open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights. But keeping those less fortunate safe and healthy…
As we all know, it’s the season of giving and a time to spread holiday cheer, but who says we can’t have a little competition to go with it? City officials along with local law enforcement are taking on the…
‘Tis the season of giving and everyone here at WXXV News 25 is joining up with the Salvation Army all for a good cause. The News 25 crew is gathering at the neighborhood Walmart on Highway 49 and volunteered as…
The City of Gulfport is spreading holiday cheer today at the Sam’s Club with the Salvation Army’s ‘City Hall Bell Ringing Challenge.’ All funds raised go right back to the community to help with social services programs. These programs include…
Though we are headed into the Thanksgiving holiday, it’s never too soon to start wrapping your mind around a New Year’s resolution. The Salvation Army Kroc Center is offering a program called ‘The Holiday Shape Up.’ It’s a $20 a…
The Salvation Army is kicking off their Red Kettle campaign today. This century-old tradition provides hope to the less fortunate during the holidays. For many, it’s the official start to the holiday season, seeing the bell-ringers for the Salvation Army.…
As we go into tonight, the Coast will see some very cold temperatures so it is important to bundle up. That’s why along the Coast, cold weather shelters are opening, including the Salvation Army’s shelter in Gulfport. They will be…
Tonight, South Mississippi will see some very cold temperatures, so it is important to bundle up. Cold weather shelters are opening along the Gulf Coast. News 25 Today's Gabby Easterwood reports from the Salvation Army shelter in Gulfport with more.
The Salvation Army just got a huge boost thanks to the City of Biloxi and Mississippi Power. Today, the City of Biloxi presented a $20,000 check to the center to help benefit the Salvation Army’s scholarship fund. The grant is…
The Salvation Army social service office in Gulfport is still serving those in need and is asking for help from the community to support the Fresh and Clean program. This program is strictly volunteer run and offers shower and laundry…