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The Salvation Army is at work 365 days a year in over 120 countries. Here in the United States, The Salvation Army has a presence in more than 1,400 communities. For media, this means a variety of opportunities to localize news. Every division and territory throughout the U.S. has media relations staff available to assist you.
Whether you're covering disaster relief for Southern California wildfires or want to know more about feeding the Southland's hungry, sheltering the homeless or mentoring at-risk children, you've come to the right place.
The Salvation Army Southern California Division maintains a Marketing and Public Relations department to serve the needs of local and national media. We are committed to keeping the media informed through alerting, advising and providing timely communication concerning the important year-round activities of The Salvation Army in Southern California. We can also facilitate the provision of experts in a variety of social service fields including:
For press inquiries please contact:
Melinda Lankford
Communications & Marketing Director
Email: melinda.lankford@usw.salvationarmy.org
Office: 562-264-3638
Read our blog for impactful stories from around Southern California.
December 2022
12/14/22 – Soap Opera Digest Y&R STARS GIVE BACK THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
November 2022
11/29/22 – The Rams Los Angeles Rams launch 'Rams House for the Holidays' to encourage Season Ticket Members to donate tickets to deserving organizations
11/27/22 – Pasadena Star-News Photos: Salvation Army kicks off red kettle season, with goal of encouraging selflessness
11/23/22 – PR Newswire Nickelodeon, Paramount, Casa Vertigo, and The Salvation Army Bring Back The In-Person Annual Feast of Sharing Thanksgiving Event to Pico Union Families
11/21/22 – LA Times 26 ways to volunteer during the holidays in Los Angeles
11/9/22 – PR Newswire CMA CGM Group food donations serve more than 130,000 people during the Thanksgiving holiday
October 2022
10/27/22 – Pasadena Now $32 Million Pasadena Homeless Housing Complex On Track to Be Completed By May
September 2022
9/23/22 – PR Newswire The Salvation Army’s LA Metro 2022 Homelessness Symposium
August 2022
8/17/22 – News Channel - Salvation Army distributes backpacks and school supplies to Santa Barbara students
July 2022
7/14/22 – The 562 LA Rams Host Youth Football Camp At Long Beach Salvation Army
June 2022
6/15/22 - PR Newswire Philanthropist Priscilla Hunt, la Rams Exec Kevin Demoff, and Red Shield Community Center’s Francisco Medina Recognized at Sally Awards
6/1/22 – CBS 8 – National Donut Day The Salvation Army's Donut Eating Contest at the USS Midway
February 2022
2/4/22 - LA Times Salvation Army O.C. gala raises $2.2 million toward bringing its Center of Hope to life
January 2022
1/10/2021 - Spectrum News - Formerly homeless gardener donates produce to struggling local shelters
December 2021
12/13/2021 - CNN - The Way In: Everyone Deserves to Dream
November 2021
11/29/2021 - Ventura County Star - Salvation Army's food pantry a 'lifesaver' for Ventura family
11/21/2021 - Ventura County Star - Bellringer campaign: Ventura mom helped by Salvation Army donors becomes one herself
11/08/2021 - Good Day L.A - Santa Clarita Food Drive
August 2021
8/26/2021 - Spectrum News - Spectrum News highlights client at The Salvation Village
July 2021
7/7/2021 - BEONDTV - Fritz Coleman & Carlos Amezcua talk about Comedy For Good
7/7/2021 - Fox News - Fox Covers Tiny Home Village
7/7/2021 - KNBC's Today in LA - KNBC's Today in LA interviews Fritz Coleman about Comedy For Good
June 2021
6/4/2021 - Telemundo - The Salvation Army @ USC Medical Center for Donut Day
March 2021
3/23/2021 - CBS Los Angeles - People Making A Difference - Salvation Army Siemon Center
January 2021
1/24/2021 - Ventura County Star - Guest column: The holidays are over but the needs continu
December 2020
12/30/2020 - Fox 11 Los Angeles - Salvation Army struggles due to increased need for families during ongoing pandemic
October 2020
10/1/2020 - KTLA 5 - Salvation Army helps Michael Anderson turn his life around
April 2020
4/6/2021 - ABC 7 - West Covina church answers Salvation Army's urgent call for essential items amid coronavirus pandemic