Salvation Army Red Kettles Yields Odd Treasures

A Salvation Army volunteer emptying kettles in southwest Florida recently glanced something that stood out from the piles of spare change and crumpled bills:  a 1911 Liberty Eagle gold coin worth about...

Breaking Salvation Army Tradition, Trading Career for Love

It's that time of year, where the familiar Salvation Army bells are ringing, calling those of us of better standing to give to the less fortunate. " But for Salvation Army Capt. Johnny Harsh, that same sound...

Bell Ringers Upgrade Productivity

As we slip into the holiday season is not uncommon to see the Salvation Army donation kettles popping up everywhere. This year though donating has become much easier with the introduction of debit/credit card...

Judge orders man to sleep on the street

A man caught stealing a Sally Ann kettle has been sentenced to a night on the street.  Seem about right?"PAINESVILLE, Ohio (AP) — A judge on Thursday ordered a Salvation Army worker who stole a holiday...

Is Calderon calling kettle black?

Where you find illegal immigrants, there will always be resentment from the local citizens. Puerto Rico and Dominicans, France and Moroccans, The US and Mexicans. As Calderon offers soundbites to warm a Mexican...

I'm cutting down on tea. I am down to two cups a day.

Check High res image at Picturejockey " Well not really, though I did managed to stop drinking coffee when the doctor suggested without any significant problem.I bough this cup from Janak Puri during my last...

World’s Tallest Red Kettle Built In Campus Martius In Detroit

DETROIT -- Salvation Army volunteers said they finished building the world’s tallest Red Kettle Tuesday morning at Campus Martius.The Red Kettle is 56 feet tall and 26 feet wide.It is a symbol for the Salvation Army, and the charity said it hopes to break a record in...

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