Oklahoma Tornado: How You Can Help the Victims

The Red Cross, Salvation Army and other organizations have made it easy to contribute to the recovery effort after a tornado ripped through Oklahoma City and its suburbs.

Americans across the country are reacting with shock to the devastation caused by a 2-mile wide tornado in Oklahoma. Dozens have died, and President Barack Obama has declared the path of the tornado a major disaster area. If you would like to help, you can do so from your computer or mobile device right now. Patch will be posting stories of locals who are working to help victims from afar. If you know of someone local was affected by the tornado or who is working to help the victims, please contact your local editor. See related on Patch: 

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Community Responds Generously to Charity's Call for Toys

Last week, with Christmas drawing close, the Salvation Army was running short of toys to give out for the holidays. They issued a call to the community for help and the response was overwhelming.

The Salvation Army Has Run Out of Toys

The Salvation Army has run out of toys to distribute during its walk-in days for those needing Christmas assistance. Help out with a donation today!

To Help Walmart 'Fill the Truck', 300 Volunteers Needed This Saturday

The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to help at Walmarts across the St. Louis region.

Volunteers Needed: Ring Bells for the Salvation Army for the Holidays

Find out how to become one of the ubiquitous Salvation Army bell ringers this holiday season and help raise money for families in need.

It's that time of year again when volunteers for the Salvation Army don their red aprons, stand in front of their red kettles and ring bells to raise money for those in need. We're sure you've seen the famous Salvation Army bell ringing army around every holiday season in front of your favorite mall, grocery store or pharmacy. This year, Patch is making it easy for you to sign up and become a bell ringing volunteer yourself! The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Christmas campaign helps raise funds to provide food, clothes and toys to 6 million people nationwide. Why volunteer? Here are the top 10 reasons why Salvation Army volunteers say they donate their time: If you'd like to volunteer, choose your region below and sign up for a shift online…

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Voters Say Middle School Recycler Is 'Doing The Most Good'

Sam Klein, who raises money for charities by recycling ink cartridges and other stuff, got the vote in our recognition program with the Salvation Army.

Congratulations to Sam Klein, a seventh-grader at Parkway Northeast Middle School who runs a recycling charity called InkCycle, and raises hundreds of dollars for charities in the community. Sam won our "Doing the Most Good" recognition program, jointly run by Patch and the Salvation Army Midland Division. We wanted to give readers a chance to recognize someone in the community who they thought was "doing the most good" — and give them a little reward for their work. Sam, who won with 60 percent of the votes cast, and his family win an overnight stay at the Moonrise Hotel in the Loop, a $50 gift card toward a dinner and two tickets to a show at a St. Louis-area venue. He's already received recognition for his work, as featured on NBC …

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See Our 'Doing the Most Good' Volunteer Nominees for the Region

Check out our nominees, who range from a 12-year-old entrepreneur to a nearly 75-year-old triple-threat volunteer. It's time to vote for which you think is "Doing the Most Good."

Patch recently asked readers to nominate a person in the community whom they believe is "Doing the Most Good." We got five solid nominations and were able to learn a bit more about each one, thanks to the people who nominated them. In partnership with the Salvation Army Midland Division, we put together this recognition program to give readers a little information about some of the extraordinary people serving our communities — and give them a little reward for their work. We present mini-profiles of each person below. Then, you're invited to vote for who you think should win our "Doing the Most Good" award. The top vote-getter gets an overnight stay at the Moonrise Hotel in the Loop, a $50 gift card toward a dinner and two tickets to a …

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Who Is 'Doing the Most Good' in Your Community?

Patch and the Salvation Army are teaming up to recognize the individual who is Doing the Most Good as a volunteer in his or her community. Who would you nominate?

OPEN FOR ONE MORE WEEK: We're leaving the nomination period open for an additional week. Watch for our finalists Oct. 23! Read below for more details. Do you know a crossing guard who has been walking youngsters across the street for decades? Or a volunteer who has taught reading skills to dozens of adults? Maybe you know someone who has spent hundreds of dollars to provide goods or services to the needy, or a someone who has spent thousands of hours in service to the poor, injured, grieving or sick? As the holidays approach, Patch and the Salvation Army Midland Division are teaming up to recognize some of the people who are "Doing the Most Good" in the St. Louis area. With your help, we'll name the person who is "Doing the Most Good" and …

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Shalom Yisrael

3:36 pm on Friday, November 9, 2012

Good luck to your daughter Heidi's friend ... Glad to do a favor for Liz for such an outstanding young man like Sam Klein.   more ›

Networking Event Helps Homeless Shelters 8/23

Network with professionals and help the Salvation Army's mission this Thursday.

Happy Birthday Salvation Army!

The Salvation Army turns 146 years-old this week.

Happy Birthday recognition goes out to The Salvation Army. This week the service organization turns 146 years-old.  The year marks the anniversary of the official founding in London, England, according to the organization's U.S. blog site, which states: "It all started in 1865 when William Booth, a London minister, took his message into the streets where it would reach the poor, the homeless, the hungry and the destitute." In 1880, The Salvation Army officially established itself in the United States, and by the 1900s, the Army had spread around the world. Currently it serves in 124 nations. Have you or someone you know benefited from The Salvation Army services? Share your story below in the comments section.

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