The Salvation Army, along with most nonprofit organizations, needs an outlet in order to reach the public and gain supporters, with the ultimate goal of enhancing our services to those we serve daily. We have come to rely on the support and creativity of special events to help promote our programs and services. Without the ability to reach the community, our organization could not bring awareness of our programs that serve the needy throughout Western New York.
Upcoming Events
Christmas Event Listing, November 2009 - January 2010
For more information, please contact:
Billie Unger, Director of Development
Phone: (716) 888-6214
Email: Billie.Unger@use.salvationarmy.org
or
Sara Bialy, Media & Special Events Coordinator
Phone: (716) 888-6213
Email: Sara_Bialy@use.salvationarmy.org
Updates
Warm Hands Warm Hearts Campaign - 12/15/09
Sponsored by Entercom Radio and ElderWood Senior Care
On Tuesday, December 15th, WBEN will be hosting the third annual Warm Hands Warm Hearts holiday collection at The Galleria and Boulevard Malls to benefit The Salvation Army of Buffalo. This event is held to collect new, warm winter items for Christmas distribution to those in need in our community.
Donors can drop off new winter items, as well as monetary donations, at either mall location on that day, or throughout the month of December at any ElderWood Senior Care location.
WBEN will be broadcasting live all day during the December 15th collection, and supporters can stop by to meet their favorite radio personnel. Giveaways will be offered to anyone making a donation, compliments of WBEN. Please stop by to show your support of The Salvation Army and it's local mission during the Christmas season.
Food Drive to Benefit The Salvation Army - 11/16/09
On November 16, 2009, The Larkin at Exchange Building, which consists of about 45 tenant companies, presented the results of a month long food drive held to benefit The Salvation Army Buffalo Area Services. The 2,000 people employed throughout this building generously donated to this food drive, which collected a truck load of non-perishable food items as well as monetary donations. The food collected will be utilized through several programs and services offered at The Salvation Army, such as Emergency Family Assistance and the Emergency Family Shelter.
The Larkin at Exchange Building also hosted a successful bake sale to benefit The Salvation Army on November 5, 2009.
Thank you to Sandy Miller and Jennifer Shaw of Mercury Capital Partners who spearheaded this effort!!
Kettle Kick Off in Niagara Square - 11/4/09 
On November 4, 2009 The Salvation Army kicked off the annual kettle campaign with a celebration at Niagara Square in Buffalo. Mayor Byron Brown was one of the first to donate to the kettle this year at the ceremony.
Gift of Warmth Collection - 11/1/09
The 2009 Gift of Warmth Collection at Ralph Wilson Stadium was a great success this year. Over $2,400.00 in monetary donations along with many warm winter items were collected. These contributions will all be given out through our Emergency Family Assistance department to those in need during the holidays.