Salvation Army Coverage

Record-breaking year for WRAL's Coats for the Children: $195,000 raised

More than 3,000 coats were collected this year and $195,000 dollars was raised. WRAL News and the Salvation Army thank you for making 2023 the best year yet for our Coats for the Children campaign.

Christmas comes early for some families

Hundreds of Fayetteville-area families got their Christmas gifts on Monday at the Salvation Army's annual Angel Tree distribution event.

What happens when Salvation Army angels are not returned?

Hundreds of Fayetteville-area families will receive Christmas gifts on Monday at the Salvation Army's annual Angel Tree distribution event.

Be an angel: Charity programs still accepting donations to help make Christmas bright

Hundreds of Fayetteville-area families will receive Christmas gifts on Monday at the Salvation Army's annual Angel Tree distribution event.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Salvation Army partners with Concord Hospitality to give hundreds of meals to Raleigh families in need

The Salvation Army is partnering with hotel management company Concord Hospitality to give out meals to hundreds of families in need.

Salvation Army to give out hundreds of meals Thursday to Raleigh families in need

The Salvation Army is partnering with hotel management company Concord Hospitality to give out meals to hundreds of families in need. Concord employees will help give out food to 400 families in Raleigh Thursday.

Durham's Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club hit by burglars

Club Director Joshua Dorsette said he noticed some items were missing earlier this week.

Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club in Durham hit by burglars

Burglars stole thousands of dollars' worth of equipment from the Salvation Army's Boys and Girls Club building at 810 North Alston Ave.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter

Salvation Army hosts Angel Tree program distributes gifts to help children, seniors in need this holiday season

On Tuesday, families from five different counties visited Fayetteville to pick up gifts for their children.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Salvation Army hosts gift giveaway as part of Angel Tree Christmas program

Families from five different counties will visit Fayetteville to pick up gifts for their children.

Coats for the Children raises $129,328 so far

Friday's Coats for the Children telethon donations are in and you all helped raise $129,328 so far. We want to beat last year's total of $156,000 dollars. You can still support Coats for the Children by donating new or gently used coats, hats and gloves to your neighborhood Jiffy Lube or make a donation online at wral.com/coats until Dec. 31.

WRAL Coats for the Children campaign raises $127,233 Friday night

For more than three decades WRAL News has partnered with the Salvation Army for our annual Coats for the Children campaign- providing coats to children whose families can't afford one on their own. You can continue to donate until Dec. 31.

Salvation Army hosts Stuff the Bus campaign

Salvation Army of Wake County public relations director Donal Ware joined WRAL News at Noon to discuss the Stuff the Bus campaign.

Major: Coats for the Children is hope on the march

The majors of the Salvation Army see the thousands of families helped by the Coats for the Children annual drive.

At NCCU, a pep rally to raise money for Salvation Army

Maj. Enrique Perez from the Salvation Army of Durham, Orange and Person counties was greeted by a group from North Carolina Central University to discuss the gifts of the Coats for the Children campaign.

Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign kicks off in Wake County

Santa Claus was there on Saturday at the Salvation Army's kickoff event. The group says they still need volunteers to ring the bell.

Registration opens for Salvation Army's annual Christmas Cheer program

Registration is now open for the Salvation Army's annual Christmas Cheer (Angel Tree) program. Registration runs through Sunday, October 10 and just like last year, registration will be conducted online. Donal Ware, the public relations director for the Salvation Army of Wake County, tells us how you can sign up.

Salvation Army collecting school supplies to help families during shortage

If you're looking for school supplies, they could be more expensive and harder to find this year.

Kasey Cunningham, WRAL reporter

Wake Salvation Army donates toys/clothes to families despite lower donations

The Salvation Army of Wake County began distributing toys and clothing to the families of the close to 7,700 children. Their Red Kettle donations are down $50,000 this year, but they are dipping into that money to cover the cost of the Christmas program.

Sloane Heffernan, WRAL anchor/reporter

Virus could curb red-kettle donations for Salvation Army

The Salvation Army has increased demand for their services this holiday season, but face decreased donations due to the pandemic.

Pandemic at Christmas: Salvation Army responds to heightened need, concerns over decreased donations

Just as businesses have been impacted by COVID-19's strain on the economy, many non-profits are also struggling. This holiday season, more families than ever have signed up for Salvation Army's help -- but the Salvation Army faces several struggles due to the pandemic.

Leslie Moreno, WRAL reporter

Salvation Army begins red kettle drive

The Salvation Army's bell ringers started ringing on Friday in Wake County, with masks and gloves in addition to their red kettles.

You'll see the Salvation Army red kettles, bell ringers starting Friday

Starting Friday, you will see the Salvation Army red kettles and bell ringers in Wake County.

Salvation Army extends Angel Tree program deadline

Holiday shopping is starting early this year, and the Salvation Army hopes holiday giving will begin early as well.

Salvation Army starting early, changing up tradition during pandemic

The pandemic is causing the Salvation Army to change up its 130-year-old tradition.