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The Salvation Army to reopen more family beds at its emergency shelter
After announcing in early November that The Salvation Army’s El Paso County branch had raised enough money to reopen five of the 16 homeless shelter units for families that the organization had temporarily closed by Oct. 1 due to financial problems, it’s taken nearly three months to get enough people hired to do so, officials…
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Preparations underway for free Thanksgiving meals for the community’s hungry
Collectively feeding thousands of people free Thanksgiving meals requires hundreds of turkeys to be prepped, dressed and presented. Many local organizations handed out cook-at-home holiday baskets, several churches hosted holiday meals this past Sunday, and now some nonprofits are gearing up for large-scale sit-down hot dinners in the coming days. SPRINGS RESCUE MISSION Springs Rescue…
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Various charitable events ramping up for holidays across southern Colorado
Signs of the holidays are everywhere, and for those feeling the spirit of the season, there are plenty of needs. Here are some. The local office of The Salvation Army launched its annual Red Kettle campaign Monday in front of stores and businesses across El Paso County. Bell ringers will be working through Dec. 24,…
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Salvation Army to reopen 5 more units at its homeless shelter for families
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect that the Colorado Springs Rotary Club’s initial $5,000 donation to the Family Hope Center has grown to $50,000 with matching donations. And the club will host a celebration Friday at The Antlers hotel, preceded by a noon luncheon. Since mid-September, about 15 families a day have…
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Community open house at The Salvation Army shelter part of fundraising drive
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Salvation Army’s El Paso County corps will hold a community-wide “Be the Hope” open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday at its Family Hope Center, a shelter for homeless families, at 709 S. Sierra Madre St. The public event will include food,…
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The Salvation Army facing up to $1 million budget shortfall, asks for help
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facing a projected budget shortfall between $800,000 and $1 million for the fiscal year that begins Oct. 1, The Salvation Army Corps of El Paso County’s leader appealed to Colorado Springs City Council for help…
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Where to get a free Thanksgiving meal around the Colorado Springs area
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The holiday season is a time of giving, and these three organizations are giving a free Thanksgiving meal to those in need. Starting Wednesday, residents around the Pikes Peak region can visit the locations listed below for a free lunchtime feast. Here’s where to get…
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Where to get a free Thanksgiving meal around the Colorado Springs area
The holiday season is a time of giving, and these three organizations are giving a free Thanksgiving meal to those in need. Starting Wednesday, residents around the Pikes Peak region can visit the locations listed below for a free lunchtime feast. Here’s where to get a Thanksgiving meal this year: The Salvation Army, various locations…
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Talking turkey: Colorado Springs organizations gear up for free meals for Thanksgiving
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save In preparation for next week’s free Thanksgiving meals for Colorado Springs residents in need, turkey talk is happening this week. Philanthropic drives are underway, encouraging community support to help feed the masses to celebrate the American holiday of giving thanks. Care and Share Food Bank…
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Talking turkey: Colorado Springs organizations gear up for free meals for Thanksgiving
In preparation for next week’s free Thanksgiving meals for Colorado Springs residents in need, turkey talk is happening this week. Philanthropic drives are underway, encouraging community support to help feed the masses to celebrate the American holiday of giving thanks. Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado, the region’s primary supplier of emergency food…