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THE SALVATION ARMY UTILIZES TEXT FUNDRAISING TO AID IN REACHING CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGN GOAL |
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Wauwatosa, WI (November 12, 2010) Many people use the ease and convenience of modern technology to contribute to social causes. The Salvation Army in Milwaukee is offering texting as an option this Christmas season to cellular customers of AT&T; Verizon; Sprint; T-Mobile; US Cellular and other leading cellular phone service providers. Donors can text the word STARS to 85944 and make a donation to The Salvation Army.
Donors can keep up to date with all Salvation Army Christmas activities at www.SAmilwaukee.org
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About The Salvation Army:
The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination since 1865. Nearly 33 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. Nationally, 82 cents of every dollar raised is used to support those services in nearly 9,000 communities nationwide. For more information, go to www.SAmilwaukee.org |
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PRISON TOY PROJECT GIFT WRAPPING DAY IS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13 |
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WHAT: More than 100 Salvation Army volunteers will be wrapping Christmas gifts for children of incarcerated parents.
WHEN: Saturday, November 13th, 2010 from 9-Noon
WHERE: The Salvation Army Divisional Headquarters
11315 W. Watertown Plank Road
Wauwatosa
WHO: Volunteers will be wrapping gifts for families that are served through The Salvation Army’s Prison Toy Project. Approximately 2,500 applications were received from parents requesting Christmas gifts for their children. This year The Salvation Army’s Prison Toy Project will bring smiles to more than 5,000 children on Christmas morning. The Salvation Army’s Prison Toy Project was first launched in 1954 and keeps incarcerated parents connected to their children during the holidays.
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The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination since 1865. Nearly 33 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. Approximately 82 cents of every dollar raised is used to support those services in nearly 9,000 communities nationwide. For more information, go to www.SAmilwaukee.org.
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THE SALVATION ARMY AND JCPENNEY OFFER ‘ANGEL GIVING TREE’ ADOPTIONS ONLINE |
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Milwaukee, WI (November 9,2010) – The Salvation Army and JCPenney have joined forces again this holiday season to give joy to even more children and seniors in need by offering an online option to Angel Giving Tree adoptions. The annual Christmas gift drive provides clothing, special-needs gifts and other wish list items to kids and senior citizens experiencing financial hardship. The Salvation Army expanded this 40-year-old Christmas tradition by partnering with JCPenney to make it easier for supporters to participate this holiday season.
In a few easy steps, customers can visit jcp.com/angelto request an Angel by zip code, city/state, age range and gender. An Angel who matches the criteria will be e-mailed to the customer along with a list of requested items. The confirmation e-mail will also include a link to view drop-off locations in the recipient’s area and ship-to addresses for online orders. The Angel Giving Tree online program allows customers to shop for an Angel online at jcp.com,
in JCPenney stores or at any retailer they choose.
In collaboration with UPS, Angel Giving Tree gifts purchased through jcp.com can be shipped free of charge to a local Salvation Army collection center – putting the entire selection, shopping and delivery process at the customer’s fingertips. December 10 marks the deadline for supporting children and seniors in need this Christmas through The Salvation Army Angel Giving Tree program at jcp.com/angel.
The Salvation Army has approximately 5,976 child Angels in need of adoption.
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About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church established in London in 1865, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination for 129 years in the United States. Nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. Approximately 82 cents of every dollar spent is used to support those services in 5,000 communities nationwide. For more information, go to www.SAmilwaukee.org
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SALVATION ARMY TO PARTICIPATE IN VETERANS DAY ACTIVITIES |
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Wauwatosa, WI (November 4, 2010)The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County will participate in the 47thAnnual Veterans Day Parade honoring all those who have served on Saturday, November 6, 2010. The parade begins at 11:00 AM on 4th& Kilbourn.
In 2009 The Salvation Army made more than 800 visits to hospitalized veterans in Milwaukee.
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About The Salvation Army:
The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination since 1865. Nearly 33 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. Nationally, 82 cents of every dollar raised is used to support those services in nearly 9,000 communities nationwide. For more information, go to http://www.SAmilwaukee.org. |
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The Salvation Army Annual Christmas Campaign Begins Nov. 5th |
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Wauwatosa, WI. - (November 1, 2010) -The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County announces the launch of its annual Christmas Campaign. The goal of The Salvation Army in Milwaukee is $2.75 million dollars that will sustain Toy Shop, Christmas Family Feast, emergency shelter, medical services, food pantries, and meals to the homeless and care to our military veterans.
In just two days on Friday, November 5ththe annual Christmas Campaign will kick off. This year’s theme, ‘Hope Wanted,’ draws attention to The Salvation Army’s urgent need for the public’s support in the wake of our country’s continuing economic crisis and the growing numbers of families coming to The Salvation Army for help and hope. Families requesting assistance for the first time are struggling to make ends meet in this economy and they desperately need the support of their neighbors.
The economy has made it a rough year for many families and we’ve seen first hand the increased numbers of people coming to us for help. Requests are up thirty percent over last year, said Major Robert Thomson, Divisional Commander for Wisconsin & Upper Michigan. It’s especially hard during the holiday season, with people still losing their jobs, their homes and not knowing how they will provide for their families. That’s when The Salvation Army steps in to help and give hope. But to keep pace with the increasing need, we must rely on generous people in our community to open their hearts with a donation to help their neighbors.
The time-honored Salvation Army tradition of bell ringing started in 1891 by Captain Joseph McFee has humble beginnings as a simple cooking pot. Has now spread nationwide to become what is commonly known as ‘Red Kettle’. The Red Kettle has served as a symbol of good will for more than 100 years and signifies the beginning of the Christmas season and the start of The Salvation Army Christmas Campaign. It will include traditional fundraising methods such as direct mail and on-line donations, texting, in addition to the highly visible Red Kettles. The campaign raises money that funds the many programs the organization operates throughout the year that serve the neediest in our community. “Our Red Kettles hold folding money and checks as well as coins, said Major Thomson.
Eighty-two cents of every dollar donated supports critical Salvation Army programs and services.
To have your place of business as a bell ringing site or to volunteer to ring bells call 414-302-4300 or visit www.SAmilwaukee.org.
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About The Salvation Army:
The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination since 1865. Nearly 33 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. Nationally, 82 cents of every dollar raised is used to support those services in nearly 9,000 communities nationwide. For more information, go to http://www.SAmilwaukee.org.
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Little Rock Teen Pleads Guilty to Killing Salvation Army Officer |
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Wauwatosa, WI (November 2, 2010) Laguan Fitzpatrick was charged in the 2009 murder of North Little Rock, Ark., Salvation Army officer, Major Philip Wise. Wise was killed in front of his children, during a robbery that took place while he was bringing in the final Red Kettle money on Christmas Eve. Fitzpatrick has pleaded guilty.
The complete report can be seen at the following link:
http://www.kfsm.com/news/arkansas/kfsm-news-salvation-army-killer-guilty-plea,0,1128467.story
The Milwaukee Salvation Army Annual Christmas Red Kettle Campaign begins Friday, November 5 through Christmas Eve.
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About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church established in 1865, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination for 129 years in the United States. Nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. Nationally 82 cents of every dollar raised is used to support those services in 9,000 communities nationwide. For more information, go to www.SAmilwaukee.org.
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SALVATION ARMY MYSTERIOUS OUTDOOR ADVENTURE RETURNS TO EAST TROY |
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WHAT: With twelve acres of corn planted and their new mind-boggling design now created, Army Lake Camp is bringing the “MAiZE craze” back to Wisconsin. Army Lake Camp, in partnership with maze designer Brett Herbst – the world’s leading designer of 600+ corn mazes -- hopes to give even more people a chance to experience the unique source of good farmin’ fun in their newly-designed labyrinth. This year’s design is in the shape of The Salvation Army Shield. Though the correct pathways can be walked in under 30 minutes, most directionally-challenged visitors – adults and children alike -- will require about one hour to travel through more than two miles of twists and turns and 85 decision points.
WHEN: The popular East Troy labyrinth, that drew thousands of visitors last fall, will once again get curious maze-goers lost when it opens to the public on Friday, September 17 through Saturday, October 30. Hours are Friday 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm and Saturday 10:00 am to 9:30 pm. Field trip hours, during weekdays, are available by reservation
The grand opening is Saturday, September 17, 2010, 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm N8797 Army Lake Road East Troy, WI 53120
WHERE: THE MAiZE is located at N8797 Army Lake Road East Troy, WI 53120. Cost is $8 for ages 13 and up, $5 for ages 5-12, and free for kids 4 and under. Discounts are offered for groups and field trips. For more information or to make reservations, call 262-642-6410 or visit www.armylakecamp.org.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: Aerial photo is available for media upon request by contacting Verla Custer, Salvation Army Camp Director, at 262-642-6400 Ext. 250 or e-mail verla_custer@usc.salvationarmy.org. |
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SALVATION ARMY SERVES 600 MEALS TO VICTIMS OF EAGLE TORNADO |
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Wauwatosa, WI (June 25, 2010) - The Salvation Army Disaster Services team served 600 meals to tornado victims and emergency personnel in Eagle, Wisconsin yesterday. The severity of Monday’s tornadoes in Waukesha County brought damage to 100 homes and destroyed 25.
The Salvation Army continues to work in partnership with other relief agencies, community groups and emergency management offices to ensure the needs of those impacted by Monday’s tornado.
Monetary donations earmarked “Eagle Disaster Relief” may be sent to The Salvation Army Divisional Headquarters, 11315 W. Watertown Plank Rd, Wauwatosa, WI 53226, made online at www.SAmilwaukee.orgor by calling 1-800-264-6412. |
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