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2026 Press Releases
* As part of National Salvation Army Week (May 11–17), Portland Police Bureau will receive Commander’s Trophy at Friday fundraiser
The Salvation Army celebrates 140 years in Portland Metro area
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Kim Beeler
Director of Communications and Marketing
503-908-0808
Kimberly.Beeler@usw.salvationarmy.org
Portland, OR (May 14, 2026) – The Salvation Army Cascade Division, during National Salvation Army Week (May 11–17), will present the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) with the traveling Commander’s Trophy on Friday, May 15 during the annual All About Hope Portland Metro fundraiser.
Accepting the trophy on behalf of PPB is Captain Christopher Burley during the annual event being held from 6–9 p.m. at Waverley Country Club, located at 1100 SE Waverley Dr. in Portland.
The Commander’s Trophy is given to the winner of a friendly Kettle Bellringing Competition during the holiday season between Portland Police Bureau and Portland Fire & Rescue. The annual competition started at Christmas 2021.
Major Harold Laubach, Portland Metro Coordinator of The Salvation Army Cascade Division, noted that as the organization celebrates National Salvation Army Week, it is especially fitting to honor Portland Police Bureau during National Police Week (May 10–16).
"The Salvation Army is grateful to both the Portland Police Department and Portland Fire & Rescue for their ongoing participation in the Commander's Trophy," Major Laubach said. "Our iconic red kettles are a significant part of our annual campaign to ensure that we have the resources to continue meeting the needs of our community members in times of their distress. The competition is real at the Commander's Trophy, but it is exercised with an evident spirit of kindred unity. Congratulations to the Portland Police Department for its second consecutive win. We are already looking forward to this year’s event."
The City of Portland Mayor Keith Wilson will also be in attendance during the All About Hope fundraiser. Mayor Wilson will give a brief presentation to the crowd of about 150 participants, who will enjoy dinner, a silent auction, dessert dash, and learn more about local Salvation Army programs.
The Salvation Army Cascade Division in 2025 provided services to nearly 103,957 individuals, which included 121,815 nights of lodging, more than 559,900 meals and snacks, and summer camps for more than 800 children, many of whom are from underprivileged or homeless families in our local communities.
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army has been caring for people on the streets of Portland for 140 years. Every year, The Salvation Army helps millions of people overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships, working in nearly every ZIP code in America.
By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, addiction recovery, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at 6,400 centers of operation around the country.
For more information on The Salvation Army Portland Metro, visit:
https://portland.salvationarmy.org/
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* Gresham Music Academy joins annual plant sale to raise money for Encore competition in Los Angeles
The Salvation Army celebrates 140 years in Portland Metro area
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Kim Beeler
Director of Communications and Marketing
503-908-0808
Kimberly.Beeler@usw.salvationarmy.org
Portland, OR – The Gresham Corps and Community Center is hosting its annual plant sale this weekend on Saturday and Sunday, May 9 and 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 473 SE 194th Avenue in Portland.
The plant sale will feature a wide variety of trees, hedges, shrubs, shade plants, and more. The goal is to raise $15,000, and all funds will be used to support Gresham Corps' programs and food pantry.
Students of the Gresham Music Academy will also be selling food and beverages on-site to raise money for a special music event, Encore! 2026 Music and Arts Celebration, on June 13 in Los Angeles.
The celebration gathers winning soloists and group musicians from across The Salvation Army Western Territory to come together and highlight their talents. Encore! aims to develop musicians, creative artists, and future leaders through music and the arts.
For more information about Encore! 2026, visit: https://usamusicwest.org/encore-2026-material-now-available/
Now in its fourth year, the Gresham Music Academy currently serves 40 youths from one of Oregon’s most diverse and economically challenged communities, offering free, high-quality music education including lessons in piano, ukulele, brass, and singing. Music lessons are held on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
For more information on the Gresham Corps and Community Center and its Gresham Music Academy, please visit: https://gresham.salvationarmy.org/ or call (800) 858-7126.
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army has been caring for people on the streets of Portland for 140 years. Every year, The Salvation Army helps millions of people overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships, working in nearly every ZIP code in America.
By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, addiction recovery, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is Doing the Most Good® at 6,400 centers of operation around the country.
For more information on The Salvation Army Portland Metro, visit:
https://portland.salvationarmy.org/
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* Franz Bakery donates $20,853 to The Salvation Army Portland Metro in Round-Up campaign
The Salvation Army is now in its 140th year helping people in need in Portland
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Kim Beeler
Director of Communications and Marketing
503-908-0808
Kimberly.Beeler@usw.salvationarmy.org
Portland, OR — On Friday, Jan. 16, at 9 a.m., Franz Bakery will present The Salvation Army in Portland with a $20,853 check during a presentation including leaders of Franz and The Salvation Army. The check presentation will be held at the Franz Bakery Outlet, located at 311 NE 11th Ave. in Portland.
The donation was collected as part of a generous “Round-Up” campaign for the second consecutive year at all 63 Franz Outlet Bakery stores in December. Franz Bakery is a long-time business supporter of The Salvation Army in Portland. Additionally, as part of the holiday season food boxes program, Franz donated 17,000 loaves of bread.
Major Jonathan Harvey, Divisional Commander of The Salvation Army Cascade Division, said it is because of partnerships like this with Franz that allows the local nonprofit to help people in need all year long.
“We are grateful to our business partners like Franz who make it possible for us to ensure families in our community don’t go hungry,” said Major Jonathan. “The food boxes we distribute each Christmas season are more than groceries; they are a lifeline of hope and dignity for families facing hardship.”
The funding will be used in part to support Salvation Army food programs across the Portland Metro area, which includes four on-site food pantries at Clackamas Corps, Gresham Corps & Community Center, Moore Street Corps & Community Center, and the Washington County HOPE Center. A mobile food pantry was added last year to support food insecurity in more rural areas of Washington County.
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army has been caring for people on the streets of Portland for 140 years. Every year, The Salvation Army helps millions of people overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships, working in nearly every ZIP code in America. By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, addiction recovery, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at 6,400 centers of operation around the country.
For more information on The Salvation Army Portland Metro, please visit https://portland.salvationarmy.org/.
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2025 Press Releases
November 13, 2025 The Salvation Army hosts Kettle Kick-Off tomorrow
October 11, 2025 Volunteers to Help Renovate Salvation Army’s Moore Street Corps as part of Lowe’s Commitment to Deliver 10 million square feet of impact
October 3, 2025 Behind the doors of Portland’s plan to end unsheltered homelessness - OPB
September 27 Feed the Need
May 12, 2025- The Salvation Army Cascade Division awards Portland Police Bureau with a Commander’s Trophy during a significant week for both
February 27, 2025- The Salvation Army Washington County HOPE Center unveils new Mobile Food Pantry at Open House tonight
January 6, 2025- The Salvation Army to Host Media Tour at SAFES
2024 Press Releases
December 20, 2024- Franz Bakery offers check to The Salvation Army as part of holiday season Round-Up Campaign at the registers
December 17, 2024- The Portland Metro Salvation Army urges holiday giving to support neighbors in need, donations down 20%
December 10, 2024- The Salvation Army hosts its annual Celebrity Kettle Bellringing Dec. 10 at Bridgeport Village – bringing media and other celebs
November 21, 2024- The Salvation Army Moore Street Corps & Community Center to pass out 250 turkeys helping families in Portland tomorrow
November 14, 2024- The Salvation Army hosts Kettle Kick Off today at OMSI, Christmas Kettle goal $500,000, event features The Grinch
November 11, 2024- The local Salvation Army is a proud participant of Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11th and will feature huge Red Kettle towed by new EDS vehicle
October 1, 2024- The Salvation Army Veterans and Family Center Ribbon-Cutting on Oct. 1 to showcase $5.4 million in renovations
August 16, 2024- The Salvation Army hosts several back-to-school events to help local families in need
July 31, 2024- The Salvation Army’s Veterans and Family Center has been selected as part of Lowe’s 2024 Hometowns Community Impact Program
July 31, 2024 - The Salvation Army and Fred Meyer are helping thousands of kidsgo back to school with all the essential supplies
July, 2024- The Salvation Army deploys Mobile Outreach teams this weekend to combat severe temps
June, 2024- National Donut Say Delivers to first responders and other Salvation Army community partners
February, 2024- The Salvation Army Lane County Transition
January, 2024- The Salvation Army Cascade Division opens two inclement weather shelters today through Tuesday
2023 Press Releases
December 19, 2023- A rare gold bar is gifted on Friday to the local Salvation Army
November, 2023- The Salvation Army Cascade Division a Gold Sponsor at Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11th on new parade route, new organization team
November 6, 2023- The Salvation Army hosts Red Kettle Kick-off at Persimmon Country Club, Christmas Kettle goal $500,000
November 6, 2023- The Salvation Army Gresham Corps hosts Thanksgiving dinner, turkey giveaways in Portland, Gresham and Hillsboro
August, 2023- The Salvation Army Portland Tabernacle Corps hosts ‘Back 2 School’ Summer Block Party in Happy Valley/Clackamas
July 19, 2023- New officers appointed to The Salvation Army Moore Street Corps & Community Center
July 19, 2023- New officers appointed to The Salvation Army Grants Pass Corps
July 19, 2023- New Divisional Commander and Divisional Director of Women’s Ministries appointed to The Salvation Army Cascade Division in Happy Valley
July 19, 2023- New officer appointed to The Salvation Army Idaho Falls Corps
July 19, 2023- New officer appointed to The Salvation Army Newport Corps
June 22, 2023- The Salvation Army Cascade Division’s Pendleton Corps receives a $16,000 grant from the Wildhorse Foundation today at 11 a.m.
February 3, 2023- The Salvation Army chosen to operate Sunderland RV Safe Park
2022 Press Releases
December 22, 2022- The Salvation Army Cascade Division silences Red Kettle ringers to keep its employees and volunteers safe during storm
December 7, 2022- Salvation Army Cascade Division, Downtown Portland Clean & Safe, and Central City Concern Clean Start team up on Friday for One Block at a Time clean-up project
November 19, 2022- The Salvation Army Portland Moore Street Corps & Community Center hosts Thanksgiving dinner this Sunday
November 14, 2022- The Salvation Army Cascade Division hosts annual Red Kettle Kick-off at Lloyd Center Mall, Christmas goal $450,000
November 10, 2022- The Salvation Army Cascade Division a Gold Sponsor at Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11th on new parade route, new organization team
October 12, 2022- One woman and her children’s story on finding safety and hope highlights October’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Sept. 12, 2022- Grant from The Home Depot Foundation and VA capital grant allows for expansion at The Salvation Army Veterans and Family Center
August 25, 2022- The Salvation Army Portland Tabernacle Corps hosts Back-to-School Community Carnival in Happy Valley/Clackamas
August 19, 2022- The Salvation Army Portland Moore Street Corps & Community Center hosts Back-to-School Community Resource Fair
August 18, 2022- The Salvation Army partners with Fred Meyer for School Supply Drive
August 12, 2022- The Salvation Army transitions from Corps (church) and Thrift Store to Social Services Center
August 10, 2022- The Salvation Army and Family Justice Center partner for ‘Shop with a Cop’
July 25, 2022- The Salvation Army Female Emergency Shelter among six non-profit recipients of Advantis Credit Union grow™ grants
May 27, 2022- The Salvation Army delivers ‘sweet salvation’ on National Donut Day
2021 Press Releases
December 20, 2021- Portland Police & Portland Fire & Rescue Team Up with The Salvation Army for Bell Ringing Competition
December 17, 2021- The Salvation Army Partners with Centro Cultural and Forest Grove School District
December 14, 2021- Century High School Students Volunteer with The Salvation Army Portland Metro
December 13, 2021- Portland Trail Blazer Anfernee Simons Donates $5,000 to The Salvation Army Portland Metro
December 10, 2021- The Community of Bend, Oregon Partners with The Salvation Army to Rescue Christmas
December 8, 2021- Caesar the No Drama Llama Partners with The Salvation Army to Rescue Christmas
November 23, 2021- Miss Clatsop County Winners to Ring Kettle Bells for The Salvation Army
November 20, 2021- The Salvation Army Partners With the Lloyd Center for Skate With The Grinch Event
November 17, 2021- The Salvation Army Brings Hope to Families in Despair at Christmas Through Angel Tree Children’s Gift Program
November 16, 2021- The Salvation Army and Community Leaders to Host Red Kettle Kickoff
November 15, 2021- The Salvation Army Moore Street to Host Community Thanksgiving Dinner
October 21, 2021- The Salvation Army Portland Metro Hires New Executive Director of West Women’s and Children’s Shelter and The Salvation Army Female Emergency Shelter
October 4, 2021- The Salvation Army Salem Kroc Center Hosts Multiple Employer Job Fair in Partnership with WorkSource/Oregon
August 9, 2021- The Salvation Army Partners with Fred Meyer, iHeartMedia, and La-Z-Boy for School Supply Drive
August 5, 2021- The Salvation Army Teams Up with Walmart to “Stuff the Bus”
July 21, 2021- The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center Command Closing Portland Metro Area Thrift Stores
June 14, 2021 - The Salvation Army Feeds and Supports Neighbors Through Impact of COVID-19 in Portland Metro Area
June 4, 2021 - The Deeper Meaning Behind National Donut Day
2020 Press Releases
October 13, 2020 - The Salvation Army in Oregon Sets Out to “Rescue Christmas” Due to Immense Impact of COVID-19
September 29, 2020 - Child Care Support for Families Affected by Oregon Wildfires
September 10, 2020 - The Salvation Army Oregon Wildfire Resource Page
September 9, 2020 - The Salvation Army Responds to Oregon Wildfires
June 22, 2020 - The Salvation Army White Shield News
May 19, 2020 - Truckers' Table - Not Your Ordinary Truck Stop
May 15, 2020 - Operation Share Hope Food Drive
May 14, 2020 - Thrift Store Reopenings In Areas of Oregon
May 11, 2020 - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Partners with The Salvation Army to Meet Growing Needs
May 7, 2020 - Oregon Chinese American Community Partners with The Salvation Army to Celebrate Mother's Day
May 6, 2020 - Plant Hope in the Lives of Families in Gresham
April 30, 2020 - The Salvation Army Expands Food Services in Response to Growing Demand
April 6, 2020 - The Salvation Army Opens Unique Walk-Up Window in Portland and Drive-Thru Service Across Oregon
April 3, 2020 - The Salvation Army Continues to Provide Services Across Oregon
March 3, 2020 - Statement from The Salvation Army Regarding COVID-19
February 14, 2020 - The Salvation Army Serves Those Affected by Flooding in Eastern Oregon
2019 Press Releases
December 23, 2019 - A Heart of Gold Donates to The Salvation Army
December 18, 2019 - Making Christmas Possible for Nearly 500 Families in North Portland
December 17, 2019 - It's Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas in North Portland
December 17, 2019 - Making Christmas Possible for 600 Families in Washington County
December 12, 2019 - Celebrities Ring Bells for The Salvation Army and Portlanders Enjoy Free Franz Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
December 5, 2019 - Alek Starlatos Rings at the Red Kettle to Help Others in Need
December 3, 2019 - 6 Fewer Days Between Thanksgiving and Christmas for The Salvation Army to Reach $690,000 Goal
November 23, 2019 - The Salvation Army Introduces “Kettle Pay”
November 21, 2019 - Launch of New Hospitality Program at The Salvation Army Female Emergency Shelter (SAFES)
October 21, 2019 - Moore Street Corps & Community Center Opens as Rental Facility for Events
August 27, 2019 - Prices are Dropping at The Salvation Army Family Store in Hillsboro
August 14, 2019 - Washington County Kids Get To “Shop with a Cop”
August 13, 2019 - The Salvation Army Values Your Donations
July 29, 2019 - Adult Rehabilitation Center Upcoming Changes
June 18, 2019 - SAFES Will Change Service Offerings
June 6, 2019 - National Donut Day
June 1, 2019 - Summer Food Service Program
May 11, 2019 - 28th Annual Gresham Plant Sale
For media inquiries, please contact Kim Beeler, Director of Communications and Marketing, at kimberly.beeler@usw.salvationarmy.org or 503.794.3286.
