Salvation army

Cold weather shelters open

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.…

Cold Weather Shelters to open tonight

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…

MS Power Watson Plant donates bikes to Salvation Army

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…

Group brings warm meal and hope: feeding the homeless in Gulfport

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…

Bell Ringing Challenge

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…

WXXV Salvation Army Bell Ringers

‘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…

Salvation Army City Hall Bell Ringing Challenge

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…

Getting a holiday shape up at the Salvation Army

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…

Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign kicks off

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.…

Salvation Army opening cold weather shelter

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…

Salvation Army receives grant

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…

Salvation Army lending a helping hand

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…

Third annual Baby Olympics

Does your baby have what it takes to be a champion among other babies? Well you can find out this weekend at the cutest competition on the Coast! Baby Olympics is back for its third year with nonstop action. There…

Whataburger Fundraiser for the Salvation Army

What a deal at Whataburger! The popular restaurant is paying it forward and helping out the Salvation Army in Mississippi. For the next three weeks, just a one dollar donation can get you a coupon for a free Whataburger with…

Salvation Army creates ‘hunger cards’

The streets of Biloxi are no stranger to panhandlers and the city and Salvation Army are taking the issue into their own hands. The Salvation Army has created a ‘hunger card.’ This is a card that visitors and residents can…

Taste of South Mississippi

Name a better way to spend your Thursday than by supporting both your appetite and the youth at the Taste of South Mississippi event. Thirty vendors packed the Kroc Center for an amazing event. From gumbo to steak to wings,…

Taste of South Mississippi

Name a better way to spend your Thursday than by supporting both your appetite and the youth than the Taste of South Mississippi. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at the Salvation Army Kroc Center in Biloxi with more.

Taste of South Mississippi

Get ready to get your grub on, the Taste of South Mississippi returns this Thursday to the Salvation Army Kroc Center. Dozens of local restaurants will be there to serve a taste of their specialties. A $30 ticket allows anyone…

Creative arts opportunities at the Kroc Center

There are many opportunities at the Salvation Army Kroc Center coming up to get creative with your art skills, become a musician, an actor, or even a princess! Friday Art Night takes place on the second Friday of every month.…

Salvation Army deploys to Alabama to help tornado victims

While the cold air settles in for a few days, it’s important to remember we are now in severe weather season. A tornado ripped through Alabama this past weekend leaving 23 people dead and dozens displaced from their homes and…