Tag: the salvation army
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Bell ringers needed for The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle campaign
From the Grinchy look to Santa Claus clones to everyday wear, Salvation Army bell ringers soon will appear in front of businesses nationwide to raise money for the organization’s Red Kettle campaign that began in 1891. This year, The Salvation Army Corps of El Paso County needs to hire 100 temporary workers and is looking…
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Mike’s Camera and The Salvation Army sponsor the Labor Day Lift Off Official Photo Contest
Labor Day Lift Off 2024 is looking up in Colorado Springs! Hot air balloons will fill the air at the 2024 Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off from Memorial Park at 1605 E. Pikes Peak Ave., on Saturday, August 31 through Monday, September 2. Early morning launches each day at 7 a.m. and evening balloon…
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Denver approves $8M contract with The Salvation Army for homeless hotel
The Denver City Council on Monday approved a contract with The Salvation Army that had been delayed during last week’s meeting. Two council members, Flor Alvidrez and Shontel Lewis, voted against the measure with Lewis citing her desire for data driven contracts. The council also approved $12 million for rental assistance expansion at its meeting…
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Denver council delays spending $8 million on homeless hotel
The Denver City Council has requested a delay in voting for funding for a shelter run by the Salvation Army. The Tamarac Family Shelter, located at 7525 E. Hampden Ave. in a repurposed Embassy Suites hotel building, was set to receive an $8 million contract with the city. That is almost three-fourths of the amount…
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Salvation Army debuts new veterans’ support services for housing, health care
Adding a homelessness prevention program to its repertoire of services for military veterans will round out the Salvation Army of El Paso County’s reach and reduce the county’s number of homeless veterans, its leader said Wednesday. “There’s no reason any veteran should live on the streets or go hungry,” said Capt. Doug Hanson, who oversees…
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Salvation Army debuts new veterans’ support services for housing, health care
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Adding a homelessness prevention program to its repertoire of services for military veterans will round out the Salvation Army of El Paso County’s reach and reduce the county’s number of homeless veterans, its leader said Wednesday. “There’s no reason any veteran should live on the…
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Denver cuts operator’s security budget at hotel-turned homeless shelter following shootings, deaths
As Denver struggles to keep a hotel-turned homeless shelter secure, the city decided to cut down the site operator’s security budget and provide its own security measures instead. The Salvation Army is under a $10 million contract with Denver to operate, oversee and secure the former DoubleTree hotel, located at 4040 N. Quebec St. in…
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AROUND TOWN: Brunch guests had fun bidding high for latest handbags, helped Salvation Army kids go to camp
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary added something popular and new for their spring brunch auction: Coach, Kate Spade and Dooney & Burke. And they sold out the annual event overlooking the lake at Broadmoor West.…
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AROUND TOWN: Brunch guests had fun bidding high for latest handbags, helped Salvation Army kids go to camp
The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary added something popular and new for their spring brunch auction: Coach, Kate Spade and Dooney & Burke. And they sold out the annual event overlooking the lake at Broadmoor West. The 260 guests, many wearing spring colors on a sunny May 12, were busily outbidding each other at tables filled…