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The Jacksonville Salvation Army is losing two of its leaders.
Majors Charles and Katie Pinkston have received their marching orders and will relinquish their leadership roles at the Salvation Army of Jacksonville next month after 7 years. The Pinkstons final day in Jacksonville will be June 27th before they leave to take command of the Salvation Army in LaPorte, Indiana.
Captains Chris and April Clarke will be the new leaders of the Salvation Army of Jacksonville starting June 30th.
There will be an open house to say farewell to the Pinkstons on June 17th from 3:00 – 5:00pm at The Salvation Army located at 331 West Douglas Avenue.
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Local groups host Christmas food giveaways in year plagued by pandemic-related hardship
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Each year, several Jacksonville organizations host special food give-away events to provide groceries to local, food-insecure families. But in an economy depressed by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the year 2020 brings with it a compounded need for supplies.
The Jewish Family and Community Services food pantry opened its doors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, handing out 10-pound bags of food items.
“Sometimes it’s simply showing up,” JFCS Coordinator Cornesha Scott said. “People just want to know that you care. So that’s what we’re doing here today. We’re showing up to let our community know that we are here for them.”
Anonymous donor drops diamond ring in Salvation Army Red Kettle in Jacksonville
The engagement ring was dropped into a kettle at a Jacksonville Publix, taped to a folded dollar bill.
Credit: Salvation Army Published: 8:45 AM EST December 11, 2020 Updated: 8:46 AM EST December 11, 2020
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. It wasn t a traditional donation by any means.
While sorting through coins and bills in his Salvation Army Red Kettle, one volunteer was stunned to find an engagement ring taped to a folded dollar bill.
“Oh look, it’s a diamond ring,” volunteer Captain Kirk said as he unfolded the bill. The group of Kettle Counters shouted with excitement and gathered to see it.