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…
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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 opening cold weather shelter: Gabby Easterwood reports
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.
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…
"National Donut Day" with the Salvation Army
The Salvation Army thanked our veterans with free coffee and a donut at the Biloxi Visitor's Center to celebrate "National Donut Day".
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…
Salvation Army Featured Artist of the Month: Rudy King
The Salvation Army is always looking to give back to the community. This time they are having an art event for all to enjoy.
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…