Salvation Army Runs Out of Toys, Needs Help From Community

You can help by bringing a new, unwrapped toy to its Family Haven location located on 10740 West Page Ave by Friday night.

Ruby Tuesday Hosts Giveback for Salvation Army in O'Fallon on Tuesday

Customers are invited to dine between 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Ruby Tuesday located at 1140 Technology Dr. in O'Fallon.

Ruby Tuesday is hosting a Community GiveBack Program in O'Fallon to benefit the Salvation Army on Tuesday. Customers are invited to dine between 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Ruby Tuesday located at 1140 Technology Dr. in O'Fallon.  Present this flyer to your server, and Ruby Tuesday's will give back 20 percent of the purchase to help the O'Fallon Salvation Army.  Call 636-300-9605 to make a reservation or r visit us online at rubytuesday.com.  Other participating locations: Other Ruby Tuesday’s Community GiveBack Program Dates: 

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Donate to O'Fallon Giving Tree, Cornucopia of Care

Both the clothing and food drive run until Dec. 15.

The City of O'Fallon is hosting two holiday drives to help families in need this holiday season.  The annual "Giving Tree" drive runs from now until Dec. 15. Residents are invited to bring new winter hats, gloves, mittens, scarves and socks to decorate the tree in the lobby of City Hall. The items will be donated to the Salvation Army. O'Fallon residents can also give back this holiday season by donating to the annual "Cornucopia of Care" food drive. The drive began Monday, Nov. 5, and continues through Saturday, Dec. 15. Non-perishable canned or boxed food and personal care items are needed. Click here for more information.  Items may be dropped off at the following sites: Donations also are welcome at the following events:

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Volunteers Needed: Ring Bells for the Salvation Army for the Holidays

Find out how to become one of the ubiquitous Salvation Army bell ringers this holiday season and help raise money for families in need.

It's that time of year again when volunteers for the Salvation Army don their red aprons, stand in front of their red kettles and ring bells to raise money for those in need. We're sure you've seen the famous Salvation Army bell ringing army around every holiday season in front of your favorite mall, grocery store or pharmacy. This year, Patch is making it easy for you to sign up and become a bell ringing volunteer yourself! The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Christmas campaign helps raise funds to provide food, clothes and toys to 6 million people nationwide. Why volunteer? Here are the top 10 reasons why Salvation Army volunteers say they donate their time: If you'd like to volunteer, choose your region below and sign up for a shift online…

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Volunteers Needed to Help with Cans Film Festival

Annual event offers people chance to see a movie if they donate 5 canned goods. Volunteers will collect canned items.

Volunteer to collect cans for the "Cans Film Festival" at Wehrenberg Theaters Dec. 1. Anyone who donates five cans of food will get a free movie pass for that day. Volunteers are needed to collect, count and box food at these theaters:  Click here to sign up for a shift at the theater of your choice. Santa's North Pole Dash Volunteers Needed The Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce needs about 40 volunteers to help with the Santa's North Pole Dash on Dec. 8. Santa's helpers receive elf shirts. Learn more here.  Help Organize New Town Christmas Party  The New Town General Assembly is looking for volunteers to help with the children's portion of the Christmas Party Dec. 1. Helpers are needed to decorate from 2-4 p.m. and help kids …

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O'Fallon Kicks Off Holiday Season With Tree Lighting, Food Drive and Giving Tree

The 13th annual event was held on Wednesday night at O'Fallon City Hall.

The City of O'Fallon officially kicked off the holiday season with the 13th annual Tree Lighting ceremony on Wednesday.  Residents filled City Hall from 6-8 p.m. to sing Christmas songs, make crafts, visit with Santa and join in the countdown to the annual lighting of the tree in the City Hall Rotunda. The City of O'Fallon also began the annual "Giving Tree" drive, which runs from now until Dec. 15. Residents are invited to bring new winter hats, gloves, mittens, scarves and socks to decorate the tree in the lobby of City Hall. The items will be donated to the Salvation Army. O'Fallon residents can also give back this holiday season by donating to the annual "Cornucopia of Care" food drive. The drive began Monday, Nov. 5, and continues …

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Voters Say Middle School Recycler Is 'Doing The Most Good'

Sam Klein, who raises money for charities by recycling ink cartridges and other stuff, got the vote in our recognition program with the Salvation Army.

Congratulations to Sam Klein, a seventh-grader at Parkway Northeast Middle School who runs a recycling charity called InkCycle, and raises hundreds of dollars for charities in the community. Sam won our "Doing the Most Good" recognition program, jointly run by Patch and the Salvation Army Midland Division. We wanted to give readers a chance to recognize someone in the community who they thought was "doing the most good" — and give them a little reward for their work. Sam, who won with 60 percent of the votes cast, and his family win an overnight stay at the Moonrise Hotel in the Loop, a $50 gift card toward a dinner and two tickets to a show at a St. Louis-area venue. He's already received recognition for his work, as featured on NBC …

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See Our 'Doing the Most Good' Volunteer Nominees for the Region

Check out our nominees, who range from a 12-year-old entrepreneur to a nearly 75-year-old triple-threat volunteer. It's time to vote for which you think is "Doing the Most Good."

Patch recently asked readers to nominate a person in the community whom they believe is "Doing the Most Good." We got five solid nominations and were able to learn a bit more about each one, thanks to the people who nominated them. In partnership with the Salvation Army Midland Division, we put together this recognition program to give readers a little information about some of the extraordinary people serving our communities — and give them a little reward for their work. We present mini-profiles of each person below. Then, you're invited to vote for who you think should win our "Doing the Most Good" award. The top vote-getter gets an overnight stay at the Moonrise Hotel in the Loop, a $50 gift card toward a dinner and two tickets to a …

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Who Is 'Doing the Most Good' in Your Community?

Patch and the Salvation Army are teaming up to recognize the individual who is Doing the Most Good as a volunteer in his or her community. Who would you nominate?

OPEN FOR ONE MORE WEEK: We're leaving the nomination period open for an additional week. Watch for our finalists Oct. 23! Read below for more details. Do you know a crossing guard who has been walking youngsters across the street for decades? Or a volunteer who has taught reading skills to dozens of adults? Maybe you know someone who has spent hundreds of dollars to provide goods or services to the needy, or a someone who has spent thousands of hours in service to the poor, injured, grieving or sick? As the holidays approach, Patch and the Salvation Army Midland Division are teaming up to recognize some of the people who are "Doing the Most Good" in the St. Louis area. With your help, we'll name the person who is "Doing the Most Good" and …

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Shalom Yisrael

3:36 pm on Friday, November 9, 2012

Good luck to your daughter Heidi's friend ... Glad to do a favor for Liz for such an outstanding young man like Sam Klein.   more ›

Who Is 'Doing the Most Good' in O'Fallon?

Patch and the Salvation Army are teaming up to recognize the individual who is Doing the Most Good as a volunteer in his or her community. Who would you nominate?