Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary preps for Celebrity Chefs Luncheon
The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary gathered its members for a preview of its signature fundraiser, Celebrity Chefs – Tasting Luncheon and Silent Auction, which will celebrate its 38th year April 2024. The group of philanthropists met at Epping Forest Yacht and Country Club for their January meeting over breakfast as they enjoyed good company, faith-filled […]
Charity Tastes Good for The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary hosted its 37th Annual Celebrity Chefs Tasting Luncheon and Silent Auction on March 23 at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. Local celebrities, media personalities, government officials and business leaders dished up bites of their favorite recipes, while participants bid in an eclectic, silent auction filled with artwork, collectibles, services and […]
Women’s Auxiliary gathers for luncheon, guest speaker appearance
The Women’s Auxiliary of the local chapter of the Salvation Army were treated to a luncheon by longtime supporter, Marilyn Carpenter, Jan. 24. The group of ladies that gather are supporters, volunteers, and like-minded women that encourage friends to participate in the mission to serve. At the luncheon, Ward Lariscy, one of Jacksonville’s most prolific […]
Stockton Elementary students give back
Fourth and fifth grade students participating in the Stockton Elementary School’s Anchored4Life leadership program have started a “Kindness Campaign” in which they suggest different ways that students can show kindness in the school and throughout the community, according to Jennifer Norton, a teacher at Stockton Elementary and one of the program’s sponsors. Filled with the […]
The Salvation Army Red Shield Ball raises funds to help the homeless
The Salvation held its eighth annual Red Shield Ball on Nov. 20 at WJCT to raise funds to help feed the homeless. The event’s Fund a Need raised $86,000 to improve the Carpenter Family Marketplace where the women and children who are living in the nonprofit’s Red Shield Lodge as well as local residents receive […]
Salvation Army celebrates successful return to fundraising
5k and Inaugural Event benefit various programs The Women’s Auxiliary 2021 Celebrity Chefs Tasting Luncheon was postponed due to COVID-19. The 35th Annual event was replaced with the new inaugural Christmas in July silent auction and vendor expo. The Second Annual Kettle Krush 5K was also successful, as the event brought the community together and […]
Planned gifts sustain future ministry
Lent, which began on Feb. 17, 2021 and continues until Saturday, April 3, is a season of reflection and preparation before the celebrations of Easter. It reminds Christians that Christ allowed himself to suffer the weight of the cross and death out of compassion for others, a powerful example of caring and compassion for all […]
Families benefit from Salvation Army care packages
The Salvation Army of Northeast Florida assembled and delivered care packages to 50 families, providing food and supplies to 184 children and adults. The Army learned of the need through a concerned citizen, who had partnered with a local school to identify the community where elementary and middle school students were unable to get free […]
