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  Mar 14

• Revival

  Come join The Salvation Army Church for our Annual Revival! Begins March 31st at 6pm. 902 Wake Forest Rd. Raleigh, NC.

  Mar 31

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• Feb 10, 2010

  Salvation Army of Wake County Unveils the Center of Hope Capital Campaign To Raise $12 million for Facility to Expand Help for Those in Need

  RALEIGH, N.C. (Feb. 10, 2010) -- The Salvation Army of Wake County today unveiled a capital campaign for construction of a new center which is the first major expansion of Salvation Army facilities locally in more than three decades.

• Jan 20, 2010

  The Salvation Army of Wake County Thanks the Community for Their Support This Christmas Season

  WAKE COUNTY, N.C. ( January 20, 2010 ) -The Salvation Army of Wake County would like to thank everyone who contributed to their 2009 Christmas Cheer program. Through the efforts of countless volunteers, donors, businesses and community members, The Salvation Army was able to serve 16,211...

• Nov 5, 2009

  JCPENNEY AND THE SALVATION ARMY LAUNCH LARGEST ONLINE ANGEL GIVING TREE PROGRAM

  PLANO, Texas (Nov. 3, 2009) – J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) and The Salvation Army are joining forces this Christmas season to give joy to even more people in need through a grand-scale online Angel Giving Tree program. From now until December 14, for the first-time ever,...

• Oct 29, 2009

  THE SALVATION ARMY WILL BE REGISTERING FAMILIES FOR THE ANGEL TREE PROGRAM

  Wake County, North Carolina:  As Christmas quickly approaches, so does a season that can be the source of much joy; however, it is also a season that can serve as a reminder of the uncertain financial times we are experiencing.  More people than ever are finding themselves without...

• Oct 9, 2009

  The Salvation Army Asks The Community To Lend A Hand This Thanksgiving Season...Now More Than Ever!

  WAKE COUNTY, FALL 2009: As the economy continues to falter and unemployment reaches record heights, The Salvation Army is sounding an urgent call to Wake County neighbors to respond generously to the needs of the less fortunate this Thanksgiving.   The Army is asking for immediate...

• Jul 7, 2009

  The Shelves Are Bare

  Wake County, North Carolina: The Salvation Army of Wake County is in desperate need of food donations. They are reporting a decline in financial and food donations. As well, other organizations they receive funding from are being cut from the state and local budget and they are now feeling the...

• Feb 24, 2009

  Magellan Charter School 8th Graders Give "Heavily"

  Wake County, North Carolina: The Salvation Army of Wake County proudly accepts a donation of 2,000 pounds of non-perishable food from the 8th graders at Magellan Charter School. The students collected food for the pantry at The Salvation Army of Wake County to feed the women and children in the...

• Jan 15, 2009

  Capital Bank Marks Fourth Successful Year Of Coats For The Children

  Raleigh, North Carolina: For the fourth consecutive year, Capital Bank teamed with WRAL-TV and The Salvation Army of Wake County to collect coats and warm winter clothing for families in need this holiday season. During the 20th annual WRAL-TV Coats for the Children campaign, 10,075 coats were...

• Jan 14, 2009

  Heating Assistance Available For Those In Need

  Amid the nation's economic crisis, a record surge of people are in need of help staying warm. "I had financial difficulty. I lost my job," said Paul Yongo. Yongo said he is barely able to pay his rent or keep his utilities on this winter. He is among a slew of people hoping to get financial...

• Dec 26, 2008

  At Shelter, Gifts and a New Home

  Raleigh, North Carolina: Lakesha King and two of her seven children opened presents on Christmas Day in their room at the Wake County Salvation Army Shelter for Women and Children. Surrounded by bunk beds, Bryan Chance, 4, opened package after package of jeans and jackets. Rashonna King, 1, fed a...

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