Salvation Army - Latest News [Page 18]
Sallies back moves to tackle family violence
Tuesday, 4 September 2007, 3:45 pm | Salvation Army
Wellington, 4 September 2007 - The Salvation Army is strongly endorsing the Government's new campaign against family violence. More >>
Sallies Urge Xtra Customers To Vote For Charity
Monday, 3 September 2007, 4:59 pm | Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is urging Xtra customers to take part in the online "Telecom Charity Vote" that will see the company donate $250,000 to each of the four charities receiving the most votes. More >>
‘Gamble Free Day’ to Reflect on Problem Gambling
Thursday, 30 August 2007, 2:39 pm | Salvation Army
Wellington, 30 August 2007 – The Salvation Army is asking people to spare a thought on national Gamble Free Day this Saturday (1 September) for the harmful affects of gambling. More >>
Helping build the Kiwi dream
Monday, 27 August 2007, 10:21 am | Salvation Army
If New Zealand governments invest up to $1 billion annually for the next 10 years to build and provide mortgages for affordable houses, it would have a significant and far-reaching positive impact on the social, health and income support structure ... More >>
Eclectic Benefit Concert Mixes Hip Hop and Gospel
Friday, 17 August 2007, 2:53 pm | Salvation Army
Wellington, 17 August 2007 - Four disparate Wellington music perspectives will come together in support of a common cause during a benefit concert in the city next weekend (Saturday, 25 August). More >>
Protect Vulnerable from Casino Loan Sharks
Wednesday, 15 August 2007, 2:41 pm | Salvation Army
Wellington, 15 August 2007 - The Salvation Army is calling for tougher measures to stop loan sharks preying on vulnerable gamblers at casinos. More >>
Salvation Army Appointment Strengthens Maori Links
Thursday, 9 August 2007, 1:55 pm | Salvation Army
Wellington, 9 August 2007 - The Salvation Army is strengthening linkages with Maori through the appointment of two full-time leaders of its national Maori Ministries. More >>
1000 Children on Child Sponsorship Books
Friday, 3 August 2007, 2:46 pm | Salvation Army
Wellington, 03 August 2007 - The Salvation Army's overseas child sponsorship scheme has reached the major milestone of currently helping 1000 poor and disadvantaged children. More >>
Former Health Manager To Head Sallies HomeCare
Thursday, 2 August 2007, 12:13 am | Salvation Army
Wellington, 2 August 2007 – The Salvation Army has appointed a former health manager as chief executive of its HomeCare Service, which helps people with special needs to maintain their independence. More >>
BDM Bill Hampers Efforts To Reunite Families
Wednesday, 25 July 2007, 2:41 pm | Salvation Army
Wellington, 25 July 2007 – The Births, Deaths and Marriages Bill would seriously hamper The Salvation Army’s work in reuniting long-lost families if passed in its current form. More >>
Salvation Army calls for donations
Monday, 16 July 2007, 5:06 pm | Salvation Army
Wellington, 16 July 2007 - The Salvation Army is asking the public to donate money to help with the recovery of flood victims in the Far North. More >>
Tax Credit Limit Could Boost Housing Affordability
Friday, 22 June 2007, 8:26 am | Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is backing further investigation of the Minister of Finance's suggestion to limit the tax credits able to be claimed by residential property investors as one factor that could improve housing affordability. More >>
Tougher line on loan sharks welcomed
Thursday, 21 June 2007, 9:13 am | Salvation Army
Wellington, 20 June 2007 - The Salvation Army is welcoming the Government's moves to tighten the net on loan sharks. More >>
Tougher line on loan sharks welcomed
Wednesday, 20 June 2007, 5:10 pm | Salvation Army
Wellington, 20 June 2007 - The Salvation Army is welcoming the Government's moves to tighten the net on loan sharks. More >>
Sallies salute 'army of volunteers'
Friday, 15 June 2007, 11:18 am | Salvation Army
The army of volunteers freely giving up their time and energy are a significant force in the ability of charities like the Sallies to keep on helping others, says The Salvation Army's New Zealand head. More >>
Anti-slavery movie screenings
Thursday, 14 June 2007, 12:08 am | Salvation Army
Wellington, 14 June 2007 - The Salvation Army and Rialto Distribution have teamed up for three charity screenings of the movie Amazing Grace in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch ahead of its general release. More >>
Queenstown Sallies celebrate 120 years
Tuesday, 12 June 2007, 9:36 am | Salvation Army
Anniversary activities on 23-24 June include marching in the Queenstown Winter Festival parade, the guest appearance of a 1960s Corps (church) officer, a dinner and concert, church service, and display of the Army's work in the community. More >>
Sallies continue Fieldays tradition
Monday, 11 June 2007, 2:35 pm | Salvation Army
Wellington, 11 June 2007 - The Salvation Army will be out in force at Fieldays, with staff and volunteers providing a missing persons service, rest area, nursing mother's space, and site transport. More >>
Sallies' youth band set to delight
Tuesday, 5 June 2007, 2:31 pm | Salvation Army
Wellington, 5 June 2007 - The streets of Queenstown will resonate with the sounds of brass during the Queenstown Winter Festival's opening weekend. More >>
Youth band to give first Christchurch performances
Wednesday, 30 May 2007, 10:28 am | Salvation Army
The Salvation Army's National Development Youth Band will be giving its first ever performances in Christchurch this Queen's Birthday weekend. The 38-member brass band will present a selection of upbeat Christian music and popular tunes at performances ... More >>