Entries by j_massey

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Eat Well. Do Good.

Help Community Non-Profits By Dining At Any Columbia Restaurant In September Media contact: Michael Kilgore, CMO, 813.245.2295. TAMPA, Fla., July 12, 2021 – Support local non-profits just by dining at any Columbia Restaurant in September. Through its month-long 24th annual Community Harvest program, the Columbia donates 5 percent of all diners’ checks to charities selected […]

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The Salvation Army of Tampa Announces New Leadership.

TAMPA, FL (July 2, 2021) – The Salvation Army announces the appointment of Major David Swyers and Captain Beth Swyers to lead the work of The Salvation Army in Tampa/Hillsborough County. For the past four years, they led the work of The Salvation Army in Kerrville, Texas. The new officers intend to position The Salvation […]

BROWARD COUNTY’S 4TH ANNUAL KETTLE KRUSH 5K RUN

THE SALVATION ARMY OF BROWARD COUNTY’S 4TH ANNUAL KETTLE KRUSH 5K RUN, WALK AND ROLL PRESENTED BY PwC The 4th Annual Kettle Krush 5K is a “Christmas in July,” family event designed to raise money and awareness to “krush” poverty and homelessness and provide the resources that people need to become self-sufficient and productive members […]

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National Donut Day

In 1938, the first-ever National Donut Day was celebrated in Chicago, and the history of The Salvation Army’s Donut Lassies was officially immortalized.

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Sarasota County Welcomes Lt. Colonels Michele and Ward Matthews as New Area Commanders

Prior to their arrival in Sarasota County, Lt. Colonels Ward and Michele Matthews served as National Community Relations and Development Secretary and National Director for White House Relations, respectively,. Lt. Col. Ward Matthews also served as The Salvation Army’s national spokesperson. Prior to their national headquarters appointment in 2018, Lt. Col. Ward Matthews was legal […]

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Reaching New Heights to #Rescue Christmas

Because of the financial hardship on so many this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and because of the fewer store locations allowing kettles to be set up, Captain Stephan Wildish knew something had to be done to ensure that the Tallahassee, FL Corps Red Kettle Goal of $215,000 was met. With the campaign slogan […]

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Good news needs to be shared 

The General’s Christmas Message 2019

By Brian Peddle, General –

When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child (Luke 2:17).

When you experience something good, you just can’t help talking about it. That may be a memorable meal, a good book, an enjoyable film, stirring music, dramatic theater or beautiful countryside. Whatever the experience, it leaves such an impression on us that we want to share it with others. We have to share it! Good news needs to be shared.

These days, when people discover they are expecting a baby, many find creative ways to share the news; some hold parties to reveal the gender of the unborn baby; some have parties and—when the child is finally born—they announce it loud and clear.

Jesus’ birth was announced through a new, bright star that appeared in the sky. An angelic choir burst into song to communicate the great news.

Unsuspecting shepherds were looking after their sheep, like any other night, when th..