New Salvation Army housing, medical/dental clinic opens in Rochester
The Salvation Army’s answer to serving the less fortunate in Rochester is now one big $5 million, 33,000 square-foot reality. Those are the specs of Castleview, a new mixed-use development located in downtown Rochester, just a few blocks from Mayo Clinic. The four-story Salvation Army facility includes 32 single-person apartments for low-income and homeless individuals, and an entire floor of medical and dental services. (read more)

Celebrity culinary event benefits
The Salvation Army
Legendary Minnesota Vikings linebacker Matt Blair threw a fund-raiser for the Twin Cities Salvation Army Feb. 20 that featured auctions, fellow celebrities and some of the best food in the Twin Cities. It was the fourth time since 2003 that Blair has thrown Taste of the Town, a $110-per-plate benefit boasting the best local chefs cooking their best fare alongside big-time local celebrities. (read more)

Charitable coffee shop selling Salvation
Army coffee brand
A coffee brand produced by the Twin Cities Salvation Army is being sold at a new, charitable coffee shop owned and operated by Hope Community Church in Lakeville. The proceeds fund programs to help men in recovery. (read more)

Get off the computer and read!
When you’re finished reading this, do yourself a favor: shut off your computer, pick up a book, put on your bifocals and read. There’s no better time. It’s National Reading Month, when schools, libraries and families nationwide are reading more and encouraging others to join in. (read more)

Divisional youth eat bugs, brave outdoors
at Troop Rally
Considering its theme of “Man vs. Wild”, the 2008 Troop Rally of The Salvation Army Northern Division couldn’t have been held in a better place: the middle of nowhere. Nearly 200 kids from 10 Salvation Army locations across Minnesota braved the bitter cold at Northwoods Camp for the March 1 event, which included music, worship, and plenty of outdoors-themed games. (read more)