Salvation Army

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.

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign is kicking off earlier than normal because of the need for donations amid the coronavirus.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

In the last two weeks, Chick-fil-A has missed out on two potentially lucrative airport contracts after local politicians raised concerns over the company’s anti-LGBTQ history. Chick-fil-A has previously faced criticism and boycotts for its donations to anti-LGBTQ groups and CEO Dan Cathy’s public comments opposing gay marriage. The chain is famously closed on Sunday for religious reasons. New York State...

A good Samaritan offered to pay for hotel rooms for 70 homeless people who were camped out in tents in the bitter cold that blanketed Chicago.