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Questions Remain After Fire Kills 8 Kids and 4 Adults Inside Philly Row Home
Several questions remain after a fast-moving fire killed eight children and four adults inside a row home in Philadelphia’s Fairmount neighborhood. NBC10 investigative reporter Claudia Vargas speaks with an expert who compared the tragedy to the Salvation Army thrift store collapse in 2013 that killed six people and injured 14 others.
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Hope Marches on: The Salvation Army Kicks Off Red Kettle Campaign
You will start seeing those red Salvation Army kettles outside of your favorite stores this holiday season. This year’s message is “Hope Marches on.”
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Woman Who Survived Hours Trapped in Salvation Army Collapse Dies of COVID-19
Mariya Plekan lost both of her legs in the 2013 catastrophe in Center City, Philadelphia, that killed seven others. She was rescued from the rubble and eventually awarded the largest settlement in state history.
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Survivor of Center City Philadelphia Building Collapse Dies of Coronavirus
Mariya Plekan, a Ukrainian immigrant who lost her legs after being trapped in the rubble of the 2013 Salvation Army building collapse in Philadelphia, has died after a battle against coronavirus, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
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Salvation Army Hosts Christmas Meals in Different Way
The Salvation Army continued its 30-year tradition of giving out Christmas meals Friday, but this year they handed out the 2,000 hot meals at three different sites around the county to ensure the safety of those participating. Salvation Army Officer Major Dave Shull says the modified event actually allowed them to reach out to more people in neighborhoods they don’t…
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Salvation Army Strikes Gold With Anonymous Kettle Donation
Salvation Army officials in Las Vegas said Wednesday they were surprised to find a valuable gold coin among the dollar bills, nickels, dimes and quarters in one of the organization’s iconic red charity fundraising kettles.
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Salvation Army Says It's Only Getting About Half the Donations It Normally Does
With coronavirus surging and fewer people heading out to the store, the Salvation Army is seeing a significant decrease in donations (about half of last year’s total to this point) to its annual Red Kettle Campaign. The Salvation Army is urging people to donate by app or online if they aren’t comfortable giving in person.
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The Salvation Army Pleads for Online Donations
The Salvation Army is asking people to donate online on this Giving Tuesday after experiencing a decline in donations this year. NBC10’s Rosemary Connors reports from Lafayette Hill where she spoke with a Salvation Army representative about the many ways to donate this season.
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Salvation Army, Giant Give Away Thanksgiving Meal Fixings
A long line of people formed outside the Salvation Army in Allentown to secure a Thanksgiving dinner. NBC10’s Steven Fisher spoke with those who are thankful for the giving spirit during these tough times.
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Ring the Bell: Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign Gets Off to an Early Start
The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign is kicking off earlier than normal because of the need for donations amid the coronavirus.
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Coin Shortage and Pandemic Won't Stop Salvation Army's Holiday Fundraiser
A coin shortage and a pandemic won’t stop The Salvation Army from raising funds. NBC10’s Delaware reporter Tim Furlong explains how the organization is changing up a 130-year holiday tradition.
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Salvation Army Faces Coronavirus Kettle Crunch
The COVID-19 pandemic is leading to a national coin shortage and is expected to put a major dent in the charity’s main fundraiser.
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Wawa Foundation Hero Award Finalist: Salvation Army of Greater Philadelphia
Four local non profit organizations have been named finalists to win the $50,000 Wawa Foundation Hero award. Philly Live’s Aunyea Lachelle talks to Major Tawny Cowen-Zanders about what the award would mean to her organization and the people they serve.
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Giving Tuesday: Salvation Army Hands Out Food Boxes and You Can Help Virtually
The Salvation Army of Greater Philadelphia has been giving out boxes of food to Philadelphia families during the coronavirus pandemic. For Giving Tuesday Now, the Salvation Army is asking for people to donate to the cause. NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle reports.
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Can You Donate Clothes During the Coronavirus Pandemic? What You Need to Know
Many people are cleaning out their closets during the coronavirus quarantine, but with the highly contagious virus still spreading, there are questions about whether it’s safe to donate or sell clothes.
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Tiffany & Co. Bracelet Dropped in Salvation Army Kettle
Salvation Army leaders in Maryland say a donor recently dropped thousands of dollars worth of jewelry in a red kettle. Capt. Ryan Vincent, commander of the Salvation Army in Annapolis, told the Capital Gazette everyone was shocked to find out the ring and two bracelets were real. One of the bracelets, a yellow-gold piece by Tiffany & Co., has been…
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Charles Barkley, Dr. J Show Sixers Love at Red Carpet Event
NBC10 First Alert Weather meteorologist Brittney Shipp caught up with NBA (and Sixers) legends Charles Barkley and Julius “Dr.J” Erving at a red carpet event in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Both hall of famers voiced their support for the Sixers.
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‘It's Just Evil': Urn With Man's Ashes Stolen After Pennsylvania Funeral
One of three urns containing the cremated remains of 42-year-old Sam Abreght was taken over the weekend at the Salvation Army in York, Pennsylvania.
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‘It's Just Evil': Urn With Man's Ashes Stolen After Pennsylvania Funeral
One of three urns containing the cremated remains of 42-year-old Sam Abreght was taken over the weekend at the Salvation Army in York, Pennsylvania.