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The Salvation Army Celebrates National Donut Day with Free Donuts for Veterans

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The Salvation Army kicked off National Donut Day with a tasty treat at three area VA hospitals in the Montgomery area. Over 100 dozen donuts were available for veterans and staffers at the Perry Hill, Tuskegee, and Chantilly locations. Celebrated on the first Friday in June, National Donut Day traces back to World War I. During the war, nearly 250…

Salvation Army Kicks Off Annual Red Kettle Campaign

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Alabama News Network is a proud sponsor of the Salvation Army’s biggest fundraiser of the year. The non-profit kicked off its annual Red Kettle Campaign, on Thursday. The event is held to raise money to help those less fortunate in the community. The red kettles will be spread in over 30 locations around the river region, and will be going…

ASU Students Hold Hurricane Relief Drive

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Alabama State University students worked Thursday to help bring some much-needed relief to hurricane victims in several states. Following the damage of Hurricanes Laura, Sally and Delta, Alabama State University students put their heads together to figure out a way to help. That’s why Miss ASU, Yasmine Whitehurst, decided to head up the ASU Hurricane relief drive, teaming up with…

The Salvation Army Honors First Responders with 9/11 Luncheon

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There are very few moments in time when people remember exactly where they were, but September 11th, 2001 is a day many Americans can recall exactly where they were and their feelings throughout the day.  “I remember the day. I remember everything about it,” said Jan McDonald, a New York Life agent and volunteer.  Like millions of others, McDonald can remember her actions…