MEDFORD, Ore. — As temperatures continue to drop, heating bills are continuing to rise. Several local agencies are stepping in to help people afford those utilities. ACCESS is currently taking applications for its heating assistance program. Low-income families can receive a one-time payment toward paying their heating bills. The Salvation Army says it also has … Continue reading »
Donation Awarded To Local Non-Profits
MEDFORD, Ore. — A few Rogue Valley organizations are among the 18 non-profits to which the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation donated. The Medford Salvation Army and Access each received a $10,000 donation. ACCESS will use their donated money to expand a program that provides fresh food for those in need, while the Salvation Army … Continue reading »
Final Days of Holiday Drive
MEDFORD, Ore. — Our holiday drive ends Friday and we are still short on toys. While we’ve received carts full of toys, there is still a need. Specifically, the Salvation Army says it needs toys for children under the age of 3 and for kids 11-12 years old. These toys will go to some 3,000 … Continue reading »
Salvation Army Ringing In The Season
MEDFORD, Ore. – The Salvation Army bell ringers are out in full force this time of year. There are 18 different locations with ringers out front in Medford, Eagle Point and Ashland combined. Salvation Army officials say the bell ringer positions are paid and it’s been that way for 15 years, meaning a small portion … Continue reading »
Salvation Army Offering Holiday Help
MEDFORD, Ore. – If you are a Southern Oregon family, who would appreciate a little extra help this Christmas, the Salvation Army wants to help you out. They are holding the last of their sign-up opportunities for their Christmas Assistance Programs today. Today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., sign-ups will be at the former … Continue reading »
Salvation Army Offers Holiday Help
MEDFORD, Ore. – More than a thousand families are expected to need holiday help from the Salvation Army this winter. Sign-ups were held Tuesday for the organization’s Christmas assistance program. Families will receive food for a Christmas dinner and toys for their children. The Salvation Army says it signed up more than 400 families today … Continue reading »
Feeding Families In Need This Holiday
MEDFORD, Ore. — Southern Oregon families in need are all signed up to receive ingredients to prepare a Thanksgiving meal next week. After a slow first two days of registration last week, Salvation Army officials said they were flooded with requests on the final day. 200 families will receive a turkey with all the fixings … Continue reading »
