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Grand Rapids Community Comes Together
While one person’s street is flooded, another person’s home is flooded. While one person has lost their home due to flooding in Grand Rapids, another person has lost their life due to a bombing in Boston. From our home town to around the nation – in a time when it …Read More
Big Rapids Flood Clean-up Continues
In January, an ice jam caused the Muskegon River near Big Rapids to back up and flood a few miles behind the jam. As a result, 90 homes along the river experienced severe flooding. Most residents had less than an hour to evacuate before their homes began filling with water …Read More
Army of Readers Needs Volunteers
One book two book red book blue book! The Salvation Army Action Group, along with the Peter C. and Emajean Cook Foundation, is holding their second annual Army of Readers event to celebrate reading in Grand Rapids! They’re hoping to spread literary happiness to over 1,000 children, and are looking for …Read More
Celebrating Easter at The Salvation Army
What comes to mind when thinking of Easter morning? Is it the image of a child searching for a hidden egg? Is it an image of joy and family happiness? At the Salvation Army, instead of finding candy eggs, our image is of our journey towards the Lord. You will …Read More
Upward!
On Saturday, March 23, The Salvation Army Fulton Heights Corps Community Center concluded its fourth season of Upward Basketball and Cheerleading with an Upward Celebration! The event is an opportunity for families to come together to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of their children. Dinner was provided and each …Read More
Prenatal and Family Health Clinic
“It’s terrible to be 14 or 15 and to be pregnant – to be scared to death. Maybe you (had) parents who were so angry, they would kick you right out of the house.” When Roma Beorsma, 92, began working as a Booth Memorial Hospital nurse in 1946, it was …Read More
Army Prize- A Salvation Army Corps Troop Rally
Vibrant colors, music and laughter accompanied more than 350 children during Army Prize – this year’s annual Troop Rally and Music Day for Salvation Army children’s troops from West Michigan and Northern Indiana division corps. The rally took place on Saturday, March 9, 2013 from 9 am – 3 pm …Read More
The Salvation Army Prenatal and Family Health Clinic Assists Gladis
After working in health services for ten years, Gladis Martinez lost her job and struggled to support her family while expecting her third child. She came to The Salvation Army for medical help. “Never in my life have I ever experienced such a wonderful program,” Gladis explained in a video …Read More
Betty Zylstra Represents The Salvation Army at the UN
The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the principal global policy-making body dedicated exclusively to gender equality and advancement of women, will be holding its 57th session on the Status of Women this year. The Salvation Army Director of Social Services in Kent County, Betty Zylstra, has been appointed …Read More
Turning Point Dedicated to Treating Patients
The Salvation Army Turning Point Programs are one of the only non-profit, hospital accredited addiction centers in Michigan treating both substance use and co-occurring disorders, and strives to decrease the stigma associated with people suffering from substance use and co-occurring disorders. 1 in every 8 Americans has a significant problem …Read More
