โI did it:โ Man arrested on arson charge after fire destroys Salvation Army building in Kissimmee
In a release, the Salvation Army said that the service unit at 700 Union Street had been vandalized and set on fire, with the suspect believed to be someone who previously frequented the building for services.
Hereโs how vulnerable populations can receive their stimulus checks
ORLANDO, Fla. โ As stimulus checks start to roll out, local shelters are making sure every American receives help, including those in vulnerable populations like the homeless community. Organizations like The Salvation Army are bridging the gap to make sure people in the homeless community receive the much-needed help. Chapman has been working double time to get the checks in the hands of those they serve in the homeless community. โWith our life management program, our case manager has been able to hook up our emergency shelter clients with their stimulus checks,โ he said. Chapman said they are working with people to help manage their money once they receive a payment.
โItโs a great blessing:โ Angel Tree distribution takes on new meaning in 2020
Scenes from the Dec. 16, 2020 Salvation Army Angel Tree distribution day on Orange Avenue in Orlando as families pick up their gifts. Year after year, the Central Florida community shows its support for the Salvation Army Angel Tree program by buying gifts for those who otherwise wouldnโt have anything to open Christmas morning. โWhen I first came to Florida, I had nothing and so Salvation Army helped me,โ said volunteer Maureen Campana. Jessie Chapman, Orlando area commander for The Salvation Army, said the training process this year for distribution day wasnโt an easy feat. This year has been a really, really hard year,โ said a woman named Edith.
Salvation Army serves thousands of free Thanksgiving meals to Central Florida families
ORLANDO, Fla. โ From turkey to stuffing and all the traditional holiday sides, The Salvation Army is making sure families across Central Florida are getting a Thanksgiving meal this year. Usually, people will line up outside the building and eat dinner inside the gymnasium at The Salvation Army but this year, to-go meals were prepped and distributed for safety reasons. [TRENDING: No new COVID-19 numbers on Thanksgiving | Florida Rep says Trump should pardon himself | 15-year-old girl dies after overdosing]FREE THANKSGIVING MEALS: Volunteers are here now preparing meals at the Salvation Army that will go to people in need. People have worked cooperatively,โ said Captain Ken Chapman, area commander of The Salvation Army Orlando. Anyone interested in volunteering with or donating to The Salvation Army can learn more about the available opportunities by visiting SalvationArmyOrlando.org or calling 407-423-8581.
HOPEsgiving: Salvation Army handing out 500 turkeys to those in need
ORLANDO, Fla. โ The Salvation Army of Orlandoโs annual Thanksgiving dinner will look a lot different this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. On Thanksgiving Day, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Salvation Army in Orlando will distribute 5,000 pre-packed Thanksgiving meals from its gymnasium on 440 W. Colonial Drive. In addition, the agency is hosting a HOPEsgiving Turkey Drive on Tuesday, two days before Thanksgiving. So you can tell this pandemic has had a very devastating effect,โ Captain Ken Chapman with the Salvation Army said. Itโs a reality millions across the country are still facing as we approach the holidaysBut on Tuesday, some of those struggling families felt a sense of hope with the Salvation Armyโs HOPEsgiving day event.
Help for the holidays: News 6 teams up for Angel Tree program
ORLANDO, Fla. โ News 6 and Seacoast Bank are teaming up with The Salvation Army for the annual Angel Tree program. To keep everyone safe, you can adopt your Angel virtually this year and in person at participating locations. Visit SalvationArmyOrlando.org and click on the Angel Tree tab from the menu bar. Click the โAdopt an Angelโ button to be re-routed directly to the angel adoption site for Orange and Osceola counties. Participating Walmart Angel Tree LocationsWalmart Supercenter ORLANDO (PRINCETON), FL 3101 W PRINCETON ST Walmart Supercenter ORLANDO FL 2500 S KIRKMAN RD Walmart Supercenter ORLANDO (UNION PARK) FL 11250 E COLONIAL DR Walmart Supercenter ORLANDO (TURKEY LAKE), FL 8990 TURKEY LAKE RD Walmart Supercenter ORLANDO (SW) FL 8101 S JOHN YOUNG PKWY Walmart Supercenter ORLANDO (NARCOOSSEE), FL 5991 S GOLDENROD RD Walmart Supercenter ORLANDO FL 11930 NARCOOSSEE ROAD Walmart Supercenter ORLANDO (OAK RIDGE), FL 5734 S. ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL Walmart Supercenter OCOEE FL 10500 W COLONIAL DR Walmart Supercenter WINTER GARDEN FL 16313 NEW INDEPENDENCE PARKWAY Walmart Supercenter KISSIMMEE (E), FL 1471 E OSCEOLA PKWY Walmart Supercenter KISSIMMEE, FL 3250 VINELAND RD Walmart Supercenter KISSIMMEE FL 4444 W VINE ST Walmart Supercenter ORLANDO LAKE WILSON FL 2855 N Old Lake Wilson Road Walmart Supercenter KISSIMMEE FL 904 CYPRESS PKWY Walmart Supercenter SAINT CLOUD FL 4400 13TH STParticipating Chick-fil-A pickup locations:
Salvation Army Angel Tree program needs new location to distribute, process gifts
ORLANDO, Fla. โ The Salvation Army is giving an update on changes to their Angel Tree campaign as the pandemic has forced an increase in demand for services. At the same time, the Salvation Army is also facing several difficulties. One of the most urgent needs for the nonprofit is finding a new location to process and distribute gifts. After losing its previous processing location at the old Orlando Sentinel building on Orange Avenue, the Angel Tree program is seeking corporate partnerships to provide a new space and to help with angel adoption. โSomebody cares and at least on this day, youโre going to eat a good meal and youโre going to have a Merry Christmas.โTo adopt an angel or donate, visit SalvationArmyOrlando.org.
Salvation Army hands out 1,300 boxes of food for families affected by pandemic
ORLANDO, Fla. Hundreds of cars lined up outside the Salvation Army building in Orlando Thursday for a food box giveaway. Each car received a 30-pound fresh food box with chicken, cheese, butter, milk, fruits and vegetables. "We had traffic backed up all the way around the lake so it's evident that people are really needing things this summer," Captain Ken Chapman with Salvation Army said. "I think it's wonderful because I'm a disabled person and every bit helps," Glover said. The Salvation Army will be doing a food drive-by distribution every Tuesday till the end of August till 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Salvation Army-Orlando Area Command 440 West Colonial Drive.
Salvation Army to give out $65,000 in food to Orange County families in need
ORLANDO, Fla. The Salvation Army will be giving away more than $65,000 worth of food to Orange County families in need Thursday as part of the organizations COVID-19 relief efforts. A large semi-truck filled with 1,333 grocery boxes delivered the supplies to The Salvation Army Mens Shelter located at 440 West Colonial Dr., Orlando on Tuesday ahead of the event. According to the organization, 30-pound boxes containing a variety of perishable foods like chicken breast, milk, fruits, vegetables, cheese, and other nutritious goods will be given out to those in need. Supplies will be given on a first-come, first-served basis from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Salvation Army feeds Central Florida families
ORLANDO, Fla. โ The Salvation Army continued to do its part for the community by hosting its seventh different food distribution in Orlando on Friday. Central Floridians were lined up in downtown Orlando to get kits featuring snacks like peanut butter, apple sauce, and potato chips. More than 500 families were fed. โWhatever we can do to make life better is what weโre trying to do,โ said Ken Chapman, captain of the Salvation Army of Orlando. โWeโve been very blessed with donations, the community has been very supportive, the businesses have been supportive so today was a great day because not only are we giving out some food but weโre bringing in a little bit of hope that youโre not alone.โ