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2025 Press Releases
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.
