Salvation Army

Make time for others

If everybody in the community donated something, there would be no Salvation Army shortage (Journal, Sept. 13). Those who could donate a dollar or spare change would make a big dif ...

Ruffalo: Auburn’s need is great; could we all do just a bit more?

The City of Auburn and its environs take a back seat to nobody when it comes time for gifts from the heart. Our little village is rightly well known for its charity, volunteerism h ...

Another View: Fuel tanker fire tests character

Last week’s propane fire (in Lincoln) was both an emergency that easily could have turned into a disaster, and a major test of our community’s character. We all breathed sighs ...

Organizations asking for more help for those in need

Auburn aid organizations are facing more need with fewer donations, and are asking for the community’s help. In June 2010 the Auburn Interfaith Food Closet saw 979 families in n ...

Auburn offers variety of services for the homeless

Kendall Porco believes offering assistance to the homeless is showing kindness to a group of people who don’t often see it. Homeless Auburn residents trying to get back on their ...

Another View: Honesty will help our homeless

As the recipient of anger from a few about my remarks in a (March 23) Auburn Journal article, I would like to clarify a few things. First of all, I would like to thank the one per ...

Dinner seeks to help those who need it most

Several local groups are gearing up to serve up to 80 homeless and poor tonight. What Would Jesus Do? Inc. is working with the Auburn Salvation Army and various local churches to ...

Lions ring the bell with help from Misty

From left, Dave Herb, Chuck Rogers and Larry Klink, members of the Auburn Host Lions, along with Misty, enjoy ringing the bell for the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle drive in front ...

Joy of giving not only for billionaires

A rich man asked Jesus, “How can I get into the kingdom of heaven?” Jesus answered, “Sell all you have and give it to the poor.” The rich man went away sad. Then Jesus s ...

Community Portrait: With bell and bucket, he does his part

He’s at his post, five days a week in front of the Bel Air Market on Highway 49, and he always tries to stand by the same door. Dressed for winter weather, he’s wearing a yell ...