The Salvation Army New York Staff Band (NYSB) will be the feature band for the upcoming Salvation Army concert to raise funds for its Hospitality House Shelter and the public is invited to attend.

Serving continuously for more than 50 years, the NYSB is regarded as one of the foremost brass bands in The Salvation Army. Originally established by Ballington Booth in 1887, the band was created to bring attention to the Army’s early ministry in the United States.  From its

A PETCO Foundation grant will be helping the Hermitage achieve their goal of saving at least 100 felines in an event called, ‘100 Cats in 100 Days.’

This important lifesaving program began back on April 30 and will run until July 31, the time many call ‘kitten season’.  As this is generally the time of year that more cats give birth and shelters see an increase in litters of kittens with and without their mothers. 

From September 13 to December 21, 2011 The Hermitage conducted their first 100 Cats 100 days event.  It was so successful that 121 cats were rescued and adopted out.

On Saturday residents of Tucson will be taking to the streets quite literally to help show their support for firefighter health and wellness, during the Greater Tucson Fire Foundation poker run.

This is the second year for this poker run fundraiser, the proceeds of which will benefit ‘lifesaving health, safety and cardiac-care programs for area firefighters.

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