When people think of the Salvation Army, they might envision a center where they can donate or receive clothes, furniture or toys, or receive rehabilitation services.
However, for more than 20 years the organization has also been a top provider of free or reduced-cost music and creative arts instruction for students of all ages.
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The Salvation Army Montclair Red Kettle Kick-Off kicked off its 130th season of giving in front of Coldwell-Banker Realty on Bellevue Avenue today, Nov. 28.
With the holidays and colder weather just around the corner, organizations have started to pivot as they figure out how to continue to serve the community.
As social workers and volunteers who work with the area’s homeless prepare for winter, they are anticipating greater need due to the economic turndown since COVID-19 hit last March.
Brett DeMichael of the Salvation Army walked 26 miles around Montclair this past Saturday, Aug. 8. to raise awareness of the organization's efforts to help homeless and hungry people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Kelly Nicholaides
for Montclair Local
At the start of the holiday season last weekend, Ernest Walker rings the Salvation Army bell standing next to a red kettle in front of the Acme on Valley Road.
“Bless you and Happy Holidays,” he says as shoppers stop and stuff money in the kettle. The money ...