Ups and Downs of Christmas Campaign End in Overall Success
The 2007 Christmas Campaign of The Salvation Army Northern Division was one big rollercoaster ride that ended very well. In the Twin Cities, a massive donation shortage and increase in families needing assistance was offset by community members who took a stand.
Across greater Minnesota and North Dakota, most Salvation Army locations either reached or came close to their donation goal. They also experienced a marked increase in demand for services. (read more)

Become a Mentor During National
Mentoring Month
Many children live without the support and guidance of a parent or trusted adult, a situation that can lead to serious problems in adulthood. The Salvation Army needs mentors for its Project Break-Through (PBT) program. In PBT, mentors help struggling families make long-term life changes by sticking with them during a year of comprehensive intervention. (read more)

Clothing Drive by Edina Church Yields
Sea of Socks
Members of Cross View Lutheran Church in Edina knew they’d have a successful clothing drive last month for The Salvation Arm’s Harbor Light Shelter in downtown Minneapolis. But they couldn’t have guessed that the amount of clothes they’d gather would be nearly back-breaking. (read more)

Elderly Women Write Christmas Classics
Charles Dickens, eat your heart out. The author of “A Christmas Carol” has nothing on a talented group of female writers who attend The Salvation Army’s Adult Day Center (ADC), a Maplewood facility that serves 41 seniors and disabled persons.  (read more)