Salvation army

Daddy-Daughter Date Night

Calling all dads! Mark your calendar for a special date night which will be perfect for the princess of the house. Tomorrow night from 6:30 to 8:30, the fifth annual Daddy-Daughter Date Night will take place at the Kroc Center…

Cold weather shelters opening

Although our area didn’t see any flurries, the temperatures tonight are expected to dip to freezing and below. So cold weather shelters are opening their doors to help keep people warm on the Coast. At the Salvation Army in Gulfport…

Volunteering opportunities in the New Year

Many people try to set goals that will make their life better for the new year, but how about trying to make the new year better for someone else? During the holiday season, many people like to volunteer. While that…

Salvation Army Kettlethon

The Salvation Army Kettlethon is underway at the Biloxi Visitor’s Center for that last push for donations. Every little bit donated counts as they are thousands of dollars behind from what they raised last year. The Swetman family started this…

Salvation Army 2019 Kettlethon

They ring the bells and you fill the kettle. The Salvation Army is still going strong, raising money for those in need this holiday season. The Kettlethon takes place Friday, December 21st.

Salvation Army seeking volunteers

With Christmas just a little over a week away, the Salvation Army is still in need of more bell ringers. They are seeking volunteers and donations. All donations made will help the Gulf Coast area. Donations made online also stay…

Fill the Boot: Firefighter Challenge

They ring the bell, you fill the boot! Come out and meet local firemen while supporting the Salvation Army this weekend. They’ll be out ringing the bell Saturday, December 15th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Walmarts in Biloxi,…

A Christmas Musical: Four Tickets to Christmas

Get in the Christmas spirit with a musical that’s sure to tug on you heartstrings. The musical will take place December 13th through the 15th at the Kroc Center in Biloxi at 7 p.m. For more information visit www.krocmscoast.org.

WXXV rings the bell with the Salvation Army

Tomorrow, News 25 is going to be ringing in the Christmas spirit. Beginning at 10 a.m., the WXXV crew will be ringing bells and collecting donations for the Salvation Army at the Walmart Neighborhood Market on Highway 49 in Gulfport.…

Salvation Army Angel Tree

There are many children on the Mississippi Gulf Coast who will not receive Christmas presents without the help and support of the community. The Salvation Army Tree has over 870 angels who still need to be adopted. Angels are due…

Cold weather shelters open along the Coast

The Salvation Army’s cold weather shelter has opened their doors for those who need a warm place to stay tonight. News 25’s Taylor Rubach joins us in Gulfport to tell us more on what the shelter has to offer. For…

Salvation Army in need of volunteers and donations

The holiday season is officially here. With Thanksgiving next week and Christmas following soon after, the Salvation Army is seeking donations and volunteers to help get them through their busiest time of the year. Bell ringers are needed from November…

Aim to Maintain Holiday Fitness Challenge

We all tend to indulge a little over the holidays with all the candy and desserts, but the Salvation Army is here to help you stay on track this season. It is a 9 week weight loss challenge. Full access…

Salvation Army Angel Tree and Life Skills Classes

The holidays are right around the corner and the Salvation Army is doing their part in making sure families are prepared with their Angel Tree Program and life skills classes. Lt. Sonya Smith with the Salvation Army is in studio…

Salvation Army taking donations for Florence victims

The Salvation Army is taking monetary donations for Florence relief. Financial donations can be sent to helpsalvationarmy.org 1-800-Sal-Army P.O. Box 1959, Atlanta, GA 30301 Designate ‘2018 Hurricane Season-Florence’ on all checks For a donation link text ‘STORM’ to 51555.

Salvation Army family store one year anniversary

Today the Salvation Army celebrated a milestone in the life of their family store. The family store located in Gulfport has had its doors open for business for a year now and so the Salvation Army family celebrated the one…

Salvation Army’s Christmas in July

The Salvation Army is breaking out the red kettles a few months early as part of its Christmas in July fundraising campaign. Today the red kettles will be out at a number of locations across South Mississippi. The Christmas in…

Birdies for Charity

It was time for the Rapiscan Systems Classic to give back to nonprofit organizations across South Mississippi with the Birdies for Charity Program held at the Salvation Army Kroc Center. Over 20 charities had the opportunity to generate contributions based…

Second annual Baby Olympics

Good competition and high energy are what surrounded the Baby Olympics. Friends and family gathered at the Salvation Army Kroc Center to cheer on their little ones. Babylympics was hosted by JZ 94.5 and the Salvation Army. There was a…

Majors Gary and Beth Sturdivant heading to new post

He and his wife are familiar faces to those in need in our area, but now Major Gary Sturdivant and his wife Beth are preparing to head out on a new assignment with the Salvation Army. In mid-June, the Sturdivants…

National Donut Day

Friday is usually a good enough reason to celebrate, but this Friday there is an added bonus since it is National Donut Day. National Donut Day was created in 1938 as a symbol of hope to honor the Salvation Army…