Salvation Army

High-school students in Jessamine County collected nearly 25,000 food items in the FFA food drive this year, including more than 16,000 from West Jessamine High School. East Jessamine High School collected more than 6,000. Jessamine Career and Technology Center also collected thousands of cans. Students delivered food to 80 families and had boxes for 20 more families at the Salvation Army in addition to restocking its food bank. The annual drive started at Wilmore High School in 1946 and moved to Nicholasville High School in 1948.

One group assisted 3,865 Jessamine Countians in 2010. Another group assists an average of 1,200 people per month. And yet another group has assisted 547 people since it opened in October. Even with three groups helping more than 5,000 people, there are still countless others in Jessamine County who haven't been helped because the supply in county food banks and pantries is not meeting the demand. “We believe that there is more demand than there is supply,” said Max Vanderpool, pastor at Generations Community Church and secretary for the Jessamine County Food Pantry (JCFP)

'Tis the season that bells will be ringing and red kettles appearing outside several places of business in Nicholasville. The Salvation Army kicked off its annual Red Kettle Campaign across Kentucky, including Jessamine County. Maj. Debra Ashcraft said this year's goal in Jessamine County is the same as last year's - $50,000. “We really haven't raised the goal, and, of course, we'd like to see more dollars because the need is great,” Ashcraft said. Ashcraft said because of the sluggish economy and no new locations for kettles and ringers, the goal was kept the same.

The Salvation Army's food pantry in Jessamine County is running low on food supply. Individuals and families are in need of help. The public is encouraged to donate food items at The Salvation Army's office at 205 S. 1st St. in Nicholasville, open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Items most needed are canned fruit; canned meats such as tuna, chicken, ham, Spam, etc.; canned vegetables such as green beans, corn, peas, etc.; cereal; instant...

Clark County’s supporters of the Salvation Army have hit on a sure-fire way to raise awareness and money for the local service unit. Last year, they got Kentucky country and bluegrass star Ricky Skaggs to perform at the Leeds Center for the Arts to benefit the charity. That worked out so well, that this year, they brought in another Christian musical group: The Isaacs. Although I’m not really a fan of southern gospel, I was surprised when the family group kicked off their show last Saturday at Central Baptist Church with a hand-clapping, foot-stomping bluegrass medley that included such classics as “I’ll Fly Away” and “There is Power in the Blood.” I do like live bluegrass, and I thought: This could be good.

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Former Salvation Army Commissioner Andrew S. Miller — who attended Asbury University in the early 1940s and was a long-time member of the institution’s board of trustees — died Wednesday, Jan. 19. He was surrounded by family and friends in Lawrenceville, Ga. when he was promoted to glory. Miller, born in 1923 and a fourth-generation Salvationist, held many positions during his 47-year career in the Salvation Army and served as national commander from 1986-1989.

The Jessamine County Beef Cattle Association is made up of many Jessamine County residents interested in supporting organizations in Jessamine County who help others. The association has several cookouts each year to raise funds. Some of these funds were distributed during our January meeting to the following groups: Jessamine County Food Pantry, Wilmore High Bridge Community Service Center, Jessamine County Cancer Buddies, Jessamine County Association of Exceptional Citizens, Camp Nelson Honor Guard, Manna Ministry, Blue Grass Community Action, Salvation Army and All God’s Children.

The Danville Salvation Army’s 2010 Christmas Kettle Campaign exceeded its goal by more than $3,000, co-commander Lt. Dan Nelson said. The goal was $85,000, but a total of $88,503.49 was donated, Nelson said. “We are thankful, once again, for such a giving group of communities that looks out for those in need,” he said, referring to the local army’s service area of Boyle, Casey, Garrard, Lincoln and Mercer counties. “We are thankful for the volunteer bell ringers, contributors and matching companies for their support.