HANNIBAL â The Hannibal Salvation Army Family Store will host an event on Saturday, July 3, in honor of Independence Day.
During store hours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the community is invited to enjoy free popcorn, cookies and water, as well as giveaways for children. A 50% off sale will feature Americana and 4th of July merchandise in addition to spaghetti strap tops and dresses.
âWeâre looking forward to seeing our community and celebrating Independence day with everyone who walks through our doors on July 3,â Hannibal Family Store Manager Tina Eifert said. âNot only do we get to celebrate Independence Day with friends and family, but we get to celebrate our appreciation for those who support The Family Store with a few small tokens of our appreciation.â
WAILUKU Maui County Federal Credit Union (FCU) is holding school supplies and backpack drives at each of its branches in Kahului, Lahaina and Wailuku from n
Salvation Army Is Taking Service to the Streets
Most people know The Salvation Army is there for anyone who needs emergency assistance. However, not all people in need will reach out, and some don’t have a way to physically get to The Salvation Army for the help they need. In Quincy, The Salvation Army is taking its services on the road to seek out people in need.
On Wednesday, Feb. 24, from 4-6 p.m., The Quincy Salvation Army will begin the Canteen Ministry. Employees and volunteers will load up a vehicle and drive the streets to serve food, blankets, and personal care items to those who are hungry, homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless.
HANNIBAL â The United Way of the Mark Twain Area looked back on a year filled with hope, setting up an emergency COVID-19 Response Fund to meet local needs and receiving donations for the 2020-2021 Be a Hero Campaign during a year unlike any other.
Denise Damron, executive director of the United Way of the Mark Twain Area, kicked off the virtual look back at noon Wednesday on YouTube. The video showed how the United Way and partner agencies made a difference throughout the year â made possible through the generosity of individuals, businesses and foundations. Forrest Gossett, 2020-2021 campaign chairman, said donations to fund partner agenciesâ efforts are critical to combat homelessness, child and spousal abuse, hunger and other issues which have become more prevalent during the pandemic.