800 pre-identified families receive food and essentials on Wed., April 3 thanks to Feed the Children in cooperation with The Salvation Army, Brentwood Health Organization, Brentwood Church of Christ, Silver Spring Neighborhood Center and Havenswood Economic Development Corporation. Pictured above are two Job Corps workers unloading the trucks for the event, from l to r, [...]

The Salvation Army is celebrating a Super Bowl-like victory of its own – the 2012 Red Kettle Campaign was a great success. The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County surpassed its Annual Red Kettle Campaign goal of $3 million dollars, receiving generous donations totaling $3.7 million dollars. “Thank you Milwaukee for your generous, generous support,” said [...]

Major Roger Ross, Salvation Army Milwaukee County Commander, will give the invocation at the 29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Birthday Celebration. Salvation Army volunteers will also be on hand serving free hot chocolate to guests. The event will be held on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, [...]

Organizers prepare to feed thousands The 23rd Annual 1290 WMCS Salvation Army Christmas Family Feast is just one week away! The organizations are preparing to serve thousands on Tuesday, December 25 Christmas Day at the Delta Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave., from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the [...]

Walmart and The Salvation Army announced this week that they are partnering this holiday season for the 122nd Annual Red Kettle Campaign. Walmart and Sam’s Club stores across the country will host The Salvation Army’s iconic red kettles and bell ringers again this holiday season between Friday, November 23rd and Monday, December 24th. Last year, [...]

The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County continued its annual Red Kettle Christmas Campaign activities with a free winter festival kickoff event full of fun for the entire family! Special guests appearances were made by former Green Bay Packer & Sports Radio 1250 AM WSSP host Gary Ellerson and former Green Bay Packer Super Bowl XXXI [...]

It’s that time of year when we celebrate the new season, fall, harvest time, a time to be thankful and rejoice! The Salvation Army Milwaukee West Worship & Community Center, 1645 N. 25th St., will host a free family event on Sunday, October 28 from 1-4 p.m. The public is invited to enjoy a day [...]

The Advisory Board of The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County is pleased to announce that Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame safety LeRoy Butler will serve as the Honorary Chair of the organization’s annual Red Kettle Campaign. In this capacity, Butler will participate in a variety of Red Kettle Campaign events throughout southeastern Wisconsin, including [...]

The Salvation Army is accepting applications for its Older Adult Camp at Army Lake Camp. Older Adult Camp begins on Monday, August 6 through Friday, August 10. This year’s theme is: “Disney Days.” The camp offers Bible studies, fun programs, crafts, great food and fellowship. Activities will also include a “Kings & Queens” banquet and [...]

The Salvation Army is off to a record start serving nearly 3,000 more lunches during Feed the Kids program than last year. Feed the Kids, now in its 23rd year, is the only mobile program that provides lunch each weekday throughout the city of Milwaukee. The program runs for 10 weeks; June 19-August 24. The [...]