Topic: Salvation Army

Community gathers for Pancakes and Philanthropy benefiting the Salvation Army

October 10, 2009 |

It is not often that you can take $5 and do something that helps your community, but yesterday that was indeed the case at the Salvation Army’s Pancake Breakfast. Almost 400 people came together at the James D. Amos Homeless Shelter on Kraft Street to enjoy a tasty breakfast of Pancakes and Sausage. The money raised is used to help operate the newly built shelter, and to support other Salvation Army programs in our local area. The Salvation Army’s operations in Montgomery County require almost $19,000 a month.

A packed house at the Salvation Army Pancake Breakfast

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Salvation Army to host Pancake Breakfast

October 5, 2009 |

The Salvation Army will host a pancake breakfast on Saturday, October 10, 7:00 am until 10:00 am, at the James D. Amos Shelter (210 Kraft Street, Clarksville, TN). Tickets are $5 each. Proceeds from the breakfast will benefit Shelter operations. Tickets may be purchased at the door. For tickets or more information contact Kari Rassas, 931-237-4644 or the Shelter at 931-552-5350.

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Draughons Junior College to hold yard sale for Salvation Army

May 7, 2009 |

In honor of National Salvation Army week. On Saturday May 16, 2009 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Draughons Junior College (1860 Wilma Rudolph Blvd) the Community Outreach Club at Draughons Junior College and Campbell Yard Sales will be hosting a community wide yard sale to raise money for the Salvation Army. There is a $10 registration fee required for anyone setting up a table, 100% of  which will be donated to the Salvation Army.  If you are interested in having a table, or need more information contact Yasmine Carrion at 931-552-7600 or visit  the Campbell Yard Sales web site.

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The first annual Salvation Army Golf Tournament

April 26, 2009 |

The 1st Annual Salvation Army Golf Tournament will be held at The Eastland Green Golf Course on Friday, May 8, 2009 at 8a.m. The Tournament is limited to 144 golfers. The entry fee is $60 per person and includes green fee, cart, prizes, lunch and much more.

The Salvation Army is looking for donations and sponsorships with $100 hole sponsor, $500 corporate sponsor (which includes team of 4 players) options being available. For more information contact Bubba Burchett at  931-624-2647.

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James D. Amos Shelter officially opened

By Christine Anne Piesyk | February 23, 2009 |

The Salvation Army officially opened the doors to its new $500,000 Kraft Street Shelter on Sunday in a ribbon-cutting ceremony that also named the facility after its volunteer contractor, James D. Amos. Amos, in a very brief statement, said he saw the need for the building, but “God was the power” in getting the job done.

With a snip of the ribbon, the Salvation Army's new James D. Amos shelter is officially opened

Majors Grady and Shelly Pearson greeted over one hundred city and  business leaders, along with the general public, gathered for tours of the building, a “dream” that became reality because of strong community support. «Read the rest of this article»

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Salvation Army Shelter plans Open House at new Kraft Street campus

By Christine Anne Piesyk | February 20, 2009 |

The Clarksville Salvation Army  will celebrate the completion of its new Emergency Shelter on Kraft Street with an Open House on Sunday, February 22, from 1-4 p.m., with a special program at 1:30 p.m.

Contractor James D. Amos stands with Salvation Army Majors Shelly and Grady Pearson as the "future home" of the S.A. Shelter becomes reality

Clarksville Online toured the facility Thursday with Majors Grady and Shelly Pearson, and the shelter’s volunteer  contractor, James Amos. The Pearsons are  on their second tour in the Queen City, having been stationed here from 1997 through 2000. «Read the rest of this article»

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New mandate on toys goes into effect; used products exempt from testing

By Beth Britton | February 10, 2009 |

August 14th, 2008, former President George Bush signed and set in motion The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008.  This Act was brought about by the large amount of recalled toys and baby products in the year 2007.

The CPSIA calls for any children’s product exceeding the amount of 600-ppm (parts per million) lead content cannot be sold in the United States.  Items that fall under this Act are children’s toys, cribs, pacifiers, children’s jewelry, baby bouncer seats, walkers and jumpers. Any product that can be mouthed, or ingested by a child under the age of twelve must be tested for safety. «Read the rest of this article»

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Clarksville Academy events highlighted

November 25, 2008 |

Friends of Clarksville Academy is making plans to help make the holidays a little brighter for the following:  Toys for Tots, the homeless, one of our deployed military units, and local nursing home residents.  Please join us by making a monetary, toy, or new clothing donation by December 19.  Your donation may be brought to Clarksville Academy and given to Mrs. Turnage at the reception desk.

Builders Club helps those less fortunate

Builders Club is sponsoring a Salvation Army gift drive this holiday season.  Every class in the school is sponsoring a Clarksville-area child.   Teachers will be sending home information regarding this event and the age, size, needs, etc. of the child sponsored by your student’s class.   All donations are welcome and appreciated! Our goal is to have 100% participation in grades K-12.  Deadline for gifts is December 12th!  Happy Holidays! «Read the rest of this article»

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“What would the Apostles do?”

By Rev. Charles Moreland | October 12, 2008 |

WWJD is sometimes singled out as a standard for measuring moral beliefs and moral decisions. Perhaps we can receive spiritual motivation, too, by asking “What would the Apostles of the New Testament do?”

One Friday morning during my solitary time in fellowship with God, I read a passage of Scripture that spoke to me from Acts 4: 32-37. Verse 34 summarizes the result of corporate and united action taken by the disciples: “There was not a needy person among them.” The context sheds light on the meaning of the verse. The disciples shared their time, skills and talents as in response to God’s call. They sold their houses and land and shared everything.

In analyzing this verse we see first a direct giving spirit. Their graciousness and personal sacrifice is a principle incorporated into our faith. All major faith groups expose this idea of sharing and giving to others. How can we practice this concept and integrate it into our own lives? As a spiritual people, we recognize the benefits of giving. «Read the rest of this article»

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In lieu of gifts … write a check!

By Christine Anne Piesyk | November 2, 2007 |

The holidays seem to begin in November, leading up to Thanksgiving and of course, Hanukah, Christmas and Kwanza. It becomes a frenzy on “Black Friday,” when hordes of shoppers line up at midnight or in the wee hours in an attempt to get the best deals and the early bird.

Many of us already have the things we really want or need, so we’ve turned to a different kind of shopping: we seek out places and organizations that would benefit from charitable contributions, a donation “in lieu of…” random gifts. Because we also like to see these supporting gifts in action, we keep most of our charitable giving “local.”

With that in mind, Clarksville Online is launching this holiday season with a list of organizations whose work we admire and support; it is an eclectic list of organizations that in one way or another has direct impact on the people of our community. «Read the rest of this article»

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