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Two of the 'best' ways to donate to maximize your tax deduction for charitable gifts, according to financial advisors

If you're giving to charity this holiday season, it may be possible to lower your taxes, experts say. Here's what to know about the charitable deduction.

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The Salvation Army of Roanoke hands out Angel Tree Program gifts

December 25 is the day many look forward to, but for the Salvation Army of Roanoke, Tuesday was the day circled on the calendar.

Salvation Army hosts holiday party for Venezuelan migrants, Chicago Bears’ Matthew Adams makes surprise visit

The special holiday party Monday was hosted by the Salvation Army, thanks to a $5,000 donation from the Chicago Bears.

chicagotribune.com

WATCH: 10 News team hands out Angel Tree gifts in the New River Valley

Today we’re helping to hand out nearly 1,000 Angel Tree gifts at the Salvation Army in the New River Valley.

10 News staff buys gifts for Salvation Army Angel Tree program

Employees at the station got together and adopted an additional 16 angels from across the region.

Virginia Today team goes shopping for Angel Tree gifts

Virginia Today team goes shopping for Angel Tree gifts

Deadlines approaching for Salvation Army Angel Tree programs in Southwest, Central Virginia

The deadlines are approaching for the Salvation Army's Angel Tree program, but there are still ways you can get involved.

WSLS rings in the holiday season during Red Kettle Day for Salvation Army

The Salvation Army’s biggest fundraiser of the year is underway across the region.

Gold coins found in Batavia, Geneva Salvation Army kettles

Kicking off a yearly tradition, gold coins were anonymously donated to the Salvation Army red kettle campaign outside stores in Batavia and Geneva.

chicagotribune.com

Cowboys TEs play live Whac-A-Mole to celebrate vs. Giants

The Dallas Cowboys tight ends played their own live version of Whac-A-Mole.

WSLS starts new holiday initiative with Salvation Army Angel Tree program

The holidays are here, and it is time to spread some cheer!

Volunteers needed for Salvation Army of Roanoke’s Red Kettle Campaign

You can volunteer to ring the bell by calling Price at 540-343-5335.

Salvation Army NRV opens Angel Tree registration for the 2022 holiday season

The holiday season is just around the corner, and 10 News is excited to be a part of the Salvation Army’s 2022 Angel Tree campaign.

'I was trafficked, raped, and left for my abusers to find'

Experts says British sexual exploitation victims are viewed differently to those trafficked to the UK.

bbc.co.uk

Ahead of heatwave, Salvation Army of Danville extends hours for community to cool off

Temperatures will hit nearly 100 degrees over the July 22 weekend in parts of Southwest Virginia.If you need somewhere to cool off, the Salvation Army of Danville is here to help.

Man in custody in connection to fatal shooting at Lynchburg’s Salvation Army, police say

A suspect is now in custody in connection to a fatal shooting that happened at Lynchburg’s Salvation Army Tuesday night, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.

Cooling centers open in Lynchburg, Danville, Roanoke amid record-high temps

The Salvation Army in Lynchburg operates as a cooling center when temperatures rise above 90 degrees.

Impact of inflation could force Salvation Army of Lynchburg to cut programs

The Salvation Army of Lynchburg is usually there to support residents in need -- but now the organization is the one pleading for your support.

The Salvation Army paid some workers as little as $1 a week, suits claims

Three federal lawsuits claim residents of work-focused rehab centers do "grueling manual labor" for pennies per hour.

cbsnews.com

One of Lynchburg’s last emergency homeless shelters is set to close for good

In a letter to Virginia’s Department of Housing and Community Development dated Feb. 24th, Lyn-CAG’s president and CEO Treney Tweedy cited operation and facility concerns about the building constructed in 1850.

NBA at 75: Dr. J says players from many eras built league

Hall of Famer Julius Erving says the commercial success he and other NBA players enjoyed in the 1980s didn't just happen.

Lynchburg’s Salvation Army falls $12,000 short of annual Red Kettle goal

We’re told they average about $95,000 each year.

Salvation Army official: Theft of toys no victory for Grinch

The Salvation Army says Farmington-area residents of northern New Mexico are donating gifts and money after somebody stole a van loaded with $6,000 worth of toys to be distributed to over 350 children.

Salvation Army in Roanoke distributes Angel Tree Gifts to nearly 600 families

Thousands of children in the Roanoke Valley will open presents on Christmas morning thanks to the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program.

Salvation Army in Roanoke seeking public help to meet its donation goal

The Salvation Army in Roanoke needs your help to meet its donation goal this holiday season.

The latest COVID-linked shortage? Salvation Army bell ringers

The organization says the shortfall is leaving 20,000 hours unfilled.

cbsnews.com

‘Adopt an angel’ to bring Christmas cheer to a child in Roanoke

As we make our way closer to Christmas, the Salvation Army Roanoke is still looking for help adopting angels.

Salvation Army’s ‘Angel Trees’ return, bringing holiday spirit to Lynchburg’s River Ridge Mall

The international program started in the Hill City 41 years ago to help children in need experience the Christmas spirit.

Lynchburg’s Salvation Army reopens Center of Hope after months of renovations

The Salvation Army held an open house today for their Center of Hope on Park Avenue. The renovations include new furniture and artwork.

Giving to top charities rose 3.7% in 2020, driven by wealthy

In the wake of the most devastating public-health emergency in a century and the resulting economic uncertainty, Americans provided more charitable dollars to United Way Worldwide than any other nonprofit focused on direct aid, followed by the Salvation Army and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, according to new rankings by the Chronicle of Philanthropy.

Roanoke families beat the near-record heat as temperatures climb to the hottest Virginia has seen all summer

Looking at near-record heat Thursday, families were on the hunt for shade and water to cool down.

Salvation Army of Lynchburg shuts shelter for renovations

The organization is closing the Center of Hope facility, which leaders say hasn't been upgraded since it opened in 2008.

Here’s list of cooling centers to help people stay safe in Kansas City’s heat wave

When the heat rises to dangerous levels, you’ll need more than fans to keep cool. Here’s a list of cooling centers.

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Heatwave: 43 bodies of migrants recovered at Arizona’s borderlands amid soaring temperatures across US

At least 16 bodies were recovered a day after their death and 13 had been dead for less than a week

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Southwest US states bake, wildfire threatens Arizona towns

The Southwest U.S. continued to bake, and weather forecasters kept warnings in effect for excessive heat in Arizona and Nevada at least through the weekend.

US West swelters in record-busting heat, risking wildfires

Dangerous, record-busting heat is spreading across the U.S. Southwest and into parts of Utah, Montana and Wyoming.

Danville Salvation Army employee shares experience working for during appreciation week

This week kicks off National Salvation Army Week to recognize the charity’s assistance when families are in need.

Salvation Army of Roanoke, LewisGale hosts free health fair

ROANOKE, Va. – The Salvation Army of Roanoke and LewisGale Family and Community Medicine residency program have a new partnership and their first project is a free community health fair. The fair is Saturday, Feb. 27 noon to 2 p.m. in the Salvation Army’s gym located at 724 Dale Avenue SE. Once inside, there will be a variety of socially distanced stations with residents from LewisGale psychiatric, family medicine and internal medicine departments. During a time where stress and anxiety are at an all-time high, Price-Clarke felt it was critical the event included mental health too. We want to make sure that they’re given the proper information to take care of their physical and mental health and mental health right now is something we really do need to focus on,” said Price-Clarke.

Holiday singer uses voice rather than bell to get Salvation Army donations

Holiday singer uses voice rather than bell to get Salvation Army donations Sammie Wade is bringing holiday cheer outside a North Texas Walmart. His journey from homelessness to hope is inspiring many to give to the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign. Mireya Villarreal reports.

cbsnews.com

Donations soar but nonprofits still struggle with pandemic

Despite record amounts of charitable donations this year, nonprofits across the country are being suffocated by the effects of the pandemic. December is typically the most important month for nonprofit revenues, as Christmas and end-of-year tax deductions drive a flood of charitable giving. That’s a $60 million drop for the iconic fundraising drive being crippled by the pandemic in numerous ways. Fidelity Charitable said it has distributed 32% more grants and seen a 20% increase in people setting up investment accounts for charitable giving this year. The national advocacy group projects 12,000 arts and cultural nonprofits are at risk of being wiped out forever.

Holiday events return to River Ridge Mall with COVID-19 changes

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Lynchburg’s River Ridge Mall is teaming up with the Salvation Army for the annual Red Kettle Campaign. Guests can sponsor a child by taking a tag off the ‘Angel Trees’ and bringing the gift back to River Ridge or the Salvation Army. And starting next weekend, you can meet Santa, but guests are asked to make reservations online. “We’ll be cleaning between each visit with Santa Claus. You do have to be socially distant from Santa Claus, so you can’t sit on his lap this year; but that’s okay because we’re still going to make the photos look really great,” said Katie Farris, the mall’s marketing manager.

Salvation Army’s Angel Tree registration moved online

The Salvation Army Angel Tree registration runs October 1-25, but the organization changed its process this year. Visit www.saangeltree.org to start the registration process. Posted by The Salvation Army of Danville, Virginia on Wednesday, September 30, 2020For eligibility, the Danville Salvation Army requires a valid ID, birth certificate with the parent’s name, proof of total income for all adults in the home, proof of expenses and proof of residency. Other area Salvation Army offices are accepting applications as well. Here’s a list of the other locations with links to their registration:Click here for more information about Angel Tree.

Virus protection adds new wrinkle to Southwest heat relief

There are still few places where our homeless can go," Salvation Army Major David Yardley said at the group's downtown center. Blistering temperatures can endanger health, and can lead to heat exhaustion, heat stroke and even death. The daily high temperatures in Phoenix were forecast to hit 110 degrees (43C) or very close to it during the extreme heat warning in effect through Sunday, National Weather Service forecasters said. The cooling stations in metro Phoenix open when the weather service declares extreme heat warnings They were also open for a string of days during an extreme heat warning in late April. In metro Las Vegas, where an excessive heat warning is in effect until Friday evening, four heat relief stations were open.

Alleghany County’s M3 Militia distributes meals to most at risk

This week, the Alleghany Highlands is getting some extra attention from a group of dedicated people as people stay inside. In the face of the COVID-19 stay home order, more than 200 people are getting hand-delivered meals. M3 Militia formed in response to the second amendment controversy, but group president Corey Clark said community service rises above. Criss-crossing Alleghany County, the group called upon the Salvation Army, local food joints and Sheriff Kevin Hall to help. The Salvation Army is getting ready to give more aid in the coming days, leading the switch from daily meals to a more sustainable canned food program.

Buttigieg backs black leaders after Indiana event disrupted

African American leaders held an event Wednesday night to dispute the notion that Buttigieg lacks support from the black community in South Bend, the South Bend Tribune reported. Video shows a protester interrupting speaker Sharon McBride as he shouts, “Who chose these people as black leaders?” He then takes the microphone and yells repeatedly, “This is a farce!" The man was wearing a T-shirt that said “Black Lives Matter South Bend,” the newspaper reported. Buttigieg, who is gay and married to his husband, Chasten, also responded to criticism over a past dealing with the Salvation Army. However, the Salvation Army has pushed back at its critics’ portrayal of the group as discriminatory.

No cash? Salvation Army now accepting mobile donations

Despite her prodding, half a dozen people apologetically explained they had no cash to drop into the bright red kettle. The physical change to the kettles is subtle a tag containing microchip has been added to the Salvation Army sign attached to each red kettle stand. Any mobile donations are sent to the Salvation Army chapter nearest to the donor's billing zip code. This year's holiday calendar shaves six days off the Salvation Army's typical window for the red kettle campaign, and officials hope the mobile options will help make up for that lost time. Harper said she hopes the new options will increase donations to the Salvation Army.

chicagotribune.com

Chick-fil-A drops support for The Salvation Army, FCA

ROANOKE, Va. – Chick-fil-A confirmed to Thomson Reuters Foundation on Monday that it would no longer support two Christian organizations opposed to same-sex marriage. The Salvation Army and Fellowship of Christian Athletes are considered anti-LGBTQ groups by some for their views. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes has the following Sexual Purity Statement:“God desires His children to lead pure lives of holiness. Participating children were not required to be a member of FCA and did not have to sign any FCA pledges. Salvation Army: In 2017, the Foundation provided approximately $150,000 to support children’s programs in Atlanta, including camps for kids and the Angel Tree.

Martinsville winter warming center forced to close

MARTINSVILLE, Va. - A winter warming center in Martinsville is shut for the foreseeable future due to a lack of volunteers and space. The Community Fellowship church and other congregations in the area partnered to open the center at the Salvation Army five years ago. However, this year, they need someone to lead the program, a new location and volunteers, especially those who can work overnight. One warming center organizer, Michael Harrison, the lead pastor at The Community Fellowship, said they are still determined to somehow open this winter to help those in need. In the past, anywhere from three to 10 people stayed at the center on freezing nights.

Lynchburg tries to keep cool during heat wave

LYNCHBURG, Va. - Temperatures in Lynchburg stayed in the mid-90s throughout Friday, so residents had to think of ways to stay safe from the sun. The Salvation Army of Greater Lynchburg helped out by turning its compound into a cooling shelter. Some summer camps decided to have their children cool off across the street from the Salvation Army at the Miller Park pool. Kids get very bored and they want to stay cool, and this is the best way," Key said. After this week's heat wave inspired people to find whatever they could to keep cool, the alliance gave out its last A/C unit on Friday.

Lynchburg officials open cooling centers after warnings of extreme heat

LYNCHBURG, Va. - If you need a place to beat the heat in Lynchburg, you're in luck. The City of Lynchburg also shared a list of heat safety tips on their website:Drink more fluids (non-alcoholic), regardless of your activity level. Dont drink liquids that contain alcohol or large amounts of sugar - these actually cause you to lose more body fluid. Stay indoors and, if at all possible, stay in an air-conditioned place. Taking a cool shower or bath, or moving to an air-conditioned place is a much better way to cool off.

Roommates return $41,000 found in used couch

Roommates return $41,000 found in used couch Three friends in New Paltz, N.Y. were stunned when they discovered $41,000 stuffed inside a used couch they had bought from a Salvation Army. The roommates were able to track down the original owner of the couch and they returned the money. WCBS-TV's Don Champion reports.

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