Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Find out how to become one of the ubiquitous Salvation Army bell ringers this holiday season and help raise money for families in need.
It's that time of year again when volunteers for the Salvation Army don their red aprons, stand in front of their red kettles and ring bells to raise money for those in need. We're sure you've seen the famous Salvation Army bell ringing army around every holiday season in front of your favorite mall, grocery store or pharmacy. This year, Patch is making it easy for you to sign up and become a bell ringing volunteer yourself! The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Christmas campaign helps raise funds to provide food, clothes and toys to 6 million people nationwide. Why volunteer? Here are the top 10 reasons why Salvation Army volunteers say they donate their time: If you'd like to volunteer, choose your region below and sign up for a shift online…
Monday, November 12, 2012
Sam Klein, who raises money for charities by recycling ink cartridges and other stuff, got the vote in our recognition program with the Salvation Army.
Congratulations to Sam Klein, a seventh-grader at Parkway Northeast Middle School who runs a recycling charity called InkCycle, and raises hundreds of dollars for charities in the community. Sam won our "Doing the Most Good" recognition program, jointly run by Patch and the Salvation Army Midland Division. We wanted to give readers a chance to recognize someone in the community who they thought was "doing the most good" — and give them a little reward for their work. Sam, who won with 60 percent of the votes cast, and his family win an overnight stay at the Moonrise Hotel in the Loop, a $50 gift card toward a dinner and two tickets to a show at a St. Louis-area venue. He's already received recognition for his work, as featured on NBC …
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Check out our nominees, who range from a 12-year-old entrepreneur to a nearly 75-year-old triple-threat volunteer. It's time to vote for which you think is "Doing the Most Good."
Patch recently asked readers to nominate a person in the community whom they believe is "Doing the Most Good." We got five solid nominations and were able to learn a bit more about each one, thanks to the people who nominated them. In partnership with the Salvation Army Midland Division, we put together this recognition program to give readers a little information about some of the extraordinary people serving our communities — and give them a little reward for their work. We present mini-profiles of each person below. Then, you're invited to vote for who you think should win our "Doing the Most Good" award. The top vote-getter gets an overnight stay at the Moonrise Hotel in the Loop, a $50 gift card toward a dinner and two tickets to a …
Here is how South County residents' donations can aid victims in most affected areas.
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Thursday, November 1, 2012
Millions of residents in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and other coastal areas were affected by the catastrophic damage from Superstorm Sandy. Patch has gathered some local resources if you want to help in relief efforts. Volunteers in New Jersey are being coordinated through an emergency response hotline, 1-800-JERSEY-7 (1-800-537-7397). Alternate numbers, for when the hotline isn’t staffed, include 609-775-5236 and 908-303-0471 or emails can be sent to Rowena.Madden@sos.state.nj.us. The New York City agency NYC Service is coordinating volunteers for various relief projects in New York City. Go to its Facebook page or email nycservice@cityhall.nyc.gov with your name and email address. The American Red Cross is collecting funds and …
Monday, October 15, 2012
Patch and the Salvation Army are teaming up to recognize the individual who is Doing the Most Good as a volunteer in his or her community. Who would you nominate?
OPEN FOR ONE MORE WEEK: We're leaving the nomination period open for an additional week. Watch for our finalists Oct. 23! Read below for more details. Do you know a crossing guard who has been walking youngsters across the street for decades? Or a volunteer who has taught reading skills to dozens of adults? Maybe you know someone who has spent hundreds of dollars to provide goods or services to the needy, or a someone who has spent thousands of hours in service to the poor, injured, grieving or sick? As the holidays approach, Patch and the Salvation Army Midland Division are teaming up to recognize some of the people who are "Doing the Most Good" in the St. Louis area. With your help, we'll name the person who is "Doing the Most Good" and …
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Patch and the Salvation Army are teaming up to recognize the individual who is Doing the Most Good as a volunteer in his or her community. Who would you nominate?
Monday, July 30, 2012
The Salvation Army ran a fashion show at the Moonrise Hotel to raise awareness about homelessness. Designers and models featured fashions made entirely of trash bags and duct tape.
Trash bag couture. That’s what the Moonrise Hotel and The Salvation Army St. Louis served up Friday night at the Garbage Bag Gala. The Project Runway-like event highlighted The Salvation Army's homeless services as models showcased creations made of garbage bags and duct tape, created by some of St. Louis's top fashion designers. Models took both casual and evening wear looks to the runway, turning trash into high fashion. An extensive photo gallery from the night is available on the University City Patch Facebook page: www.facebook.com/universitycitypatch.) The event was emceed by Heidi Glaus of KSDK. Fashion judges included Debra Bass of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Fox2News meteorologist Angela Hutti and Alive Magazine's Gwen Ragno. …
Saturday, July 14, 2012
The event to support the Salvation Army is Friday, July 27, at the Moonrise Hotel.
Are you ready for a fashion show unlike any you've seen before? The Salvation Army's Garbage Bag Gala will shine the spotlight on The Salvation Army's homeless services as models showcase creations made of garbage bags and duct tapes, designed by some of St. Louis's top fashion minds. A panel of judges will decide the best model/designer combo and award a prize. The show begins at 7 p.m. Friday, July 27, at the Moonrise Hotel. Food and beverages will be provided by Eclipse Restaurant. The $45 ticket price includes entrance, show and food. For more information on the event, see the Salvation Army's site. You can also follow the event on Facebook or on Twitter using hashtag #GarbageGala. Check out our previous coverage:
Friday, July 13, 2012
The St. Louis Salvation Army will be accepting food donations at area Wal-Mart locations.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Affton Patch editor Lindsay Toler is volunteering to model trash bag couture for the Salvation Army's Garbage Bag Gala.
I'll be honest: I never thought I'd wear a wedding dress made out of garbage bags and duct tape! Luckily, it's not for my actual wedding. The boyfriend is still the boyfriend, not the fiance. My wedding dress is for the Salvation Army's fundraiser, the Garbage Bag Gala. Three members of the American Sewing Guild are making me a wedding dress and a sun dress—both made from garbage bags and duct tape! So far, my talented and hilarious designers have made the bulk of my wedding dress. My train (which I think is taller than I am!) is made out of a white plastic table cloth. My veil? Clear garbage bags. I think my dress will be much more embellished by the show on July 27 at the Moonrise Hotel, but you'll have to buy a ticket to see! Check out…
Liz Nelson
1:53 pm on Monday, November 12, 2012
Yeah Sam! I'm happy to be able to say "I knew him when..."! Just imagine what good you will be able to do once you have your own driver's license ;-) (in the meantime, kudos to your mom for coordinating all your local 'business travel') more ›