By Ray Davis
Josh Cribbs (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for Super Bowl)
Cleveland, OH (April 30th, 2021) – Last evening, The Salvation Army of Greater Cleveland held a small reception at The Union Club, in downtown Cleveland, to recognition Josh Cribbs, a champion for The Salvation Army and the greater Cleveland community. Josh has been an active supporter of The Salvation Army of Greater Cleveland for over 5 years. Both, he and his wife, Maria, were Ambassadors for 2019 Kick Off of the Red Kettle Campaign in Cleveland. Josh helps during Thanksgiving and Christmas to distribute meals to families who need it the most. In the summer, Josh and his TeamCribbs Foundation, donate school supplies and book bags to children preparing for the upcoming school year in the Miles Park area.
Premier Bankâs kindness movement Wednesday, December 30, 2020 11:26 AM
PREMIER BANK’S KINDNESS MOVEMENT SURPASSES $500,000 IN COMMITMENTS TO LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Youngstown, OH (December 17, 2020) – As part of their new movement designed to foster kindness, “
Powered By (kind) People. Fueled By You.” Premier Bank has committed to more than $535,000 in donations benefitting 75+ of the Bank’s community partners who share their dedication and passion for spreading kindness, doing good and making our communities stronger.
“As the holiday season shines upon us, we are more inspired than ever to give back to our local communities and spread kindness in the places that we call home,” said Vince Liuzzi, EVP, Chief Banking Officer, Premier Bank. “There’s no better way to celebrate the true meaning of the season than by giving thanks and lending a helping hand to the community partners who provide vital services to those in need.”
The Salvation Army dealing with Red Kettle donation shortage
Charity asks for donations through virtual fundraiser The Salvation Army is asking for donations online after its annual Red Kettle campaign brought in less money than expected. (Source: WDAM) By Shannon Smith | December 29, 2020 at 11:05 PM EST - Updated December 29 at 11:07 PM
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The Salvation Army of Greater Cleveland is finding themselves in need. The charity is $125,000 short of its $650,000 goal for its annual Red Kettle campaign.
“Our biggest challenge was volunteers and bell-ringers,” said Major Tom Applin. “A lot of people are leery about being out.”
Donations are down 20% as the need help has grown, Applin said.
Nonprofits look to make the most of virtual fundraisers
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Virtual pay at the in-person kettle locations is now available, but Major Thomas Applin, divisional secretary for the Salvation Army of Greater Cleveland, says it’s going to take time for that option to catch on.
This spring, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Cleveland had to quickly scrap the plans for its 20th annual Kentucky Derby Party as pandemic safety precautions made the fundraising event complete with hat contests, mint juleps, raffles and more impractical.
Even the silent auction which would, in theory, lend itself to a virtual alternative wouldn t be possible as the items they had weren t suited to 2020: vacations, hotel stays, dinners and more, all with expiration dates.
The Salvation Army of Greater Cleveland has fewer red kettles to meet record-high needs amid COVID-19
A limited availability of bell ringers has put the iconic campaign significantly behind pace with only two weeks left. Author: WKYC Staff Updated: 1:24 AM EST December 12, 2020
CLEVELAND The world has seen a year unlike any before it throughout the COIVD-19 global pandemic.
The needs have never been greater, The Salvation Army of Greater Cleveland says, as they have seen a 174% spike in local needs for food programs since March.
The Salvation Army depends on their annual holiday fundraising initiatives, including their red kettles, to keep their programs running. Yet, this year, The Salvation Army of Greater Cleveland s kettle campaign is running $400,000 behind pace with only two weeks left.