Scope Magazine: Nine stories ‘doing good’
The collection of stories below is from the newest edition of Salvation Army Scope Magazine.
First, meet a single-parent family saved from the record cold winter by our generous donors.
Then, get tips from a local thrifting expert about the secrets to finding treasures at Salvation Army stores, and read about a group of tireless volunteers that rise at 3:30 a.m. daily to serve at our Minneapolis shelter.
In all, you’ll find nine unique stories about the Twin Cities Salvation Army, our volunteers and the people affected by donor generosity. Click the links below to read each story.
HeatShare saves family from record cold
Kormasah Cherney and her five children were heading into the coldest winter in 35 years with no heat or electricity.
10 Secrets to Thrift-Shopping Success
Although mailing a check or dropping coins in a red kettle are undoubtedly the easiest ways to support the Salvation Army’s mission, shopping their stores is by far the most fun.
Volunteer group redefines ‘tireless’
Imagine waking up at 3:30 a.m., seven days a week, for six years straight, to help homeless people.
A blessing brings a mother to her knees
On a kitchen floor, on her knees, surrounded by her kids, a mother finds hope after a Salvation Army supporter helps to change her life.
Salvation Army child care gets an ‘A’ from Minnesota
An inspiring thing happens when young children have high-quality child care: Everyone wins. The children do better and so do their parents.
‘Bizarre Foods’ host Zimmern pays visit
Andrew Zimmern spent an evening serving food and speaking at the Payne Ave. Salvation Army in St. Paul.
Twin sisters do double the good
Twins Joan Hurtovenko and Janet Peterson began their relationship with The Salvation Army 70 years ago at age 3.
Adult Day Center aids in caregiver’s fight
Tom and Lisa Graham are in the fight of their lives, and the Adult Day Center in Maplewood is helping.
Veteran kept off street by your generosity
Randell Wyatt is a 53-year-old Air Force veteran suffering from kidney failure. If not for your support, he’d be homeless.