Preparation, feeding and other relief efforts underway in 15 states As Hurricane Irene made landfall on the North Carolina coast earlier this week, The Salvation Army was providing food, supplies and spiritual and emotional care to evacuees across the region. Thousands across eastern North Carolina were being fed and cared for at shelters by Salvation [...]

Former Buffalo Bills and Chicago Bears NFL guard Ruben Brown will be making pit stops at Salvation Army programs across the country as part of the 11th annual Ruben Brown Motorcycle Run between July 15 and August 15. The 7,000 mile run will see Ruben riding and visiting nine major cities to raise awareness and [...]

Faithe Colas, Community Relations Director for The Salvation Army in Milwaukee County was deployed to Joplin, Missouri on Friday, June 3, 2011. The above photo demostrates some of what she is seeing in Joplin. To support Salvation Army relief efforts in Joplin visit stl-salvationarmy.org, call 1-800-SAL-ARMY or to make a $10 donation text ‘JOPLIN’ to [...]

The Salvation Army’s Annual ‘Cans Film Festival’ Food Drive was held recently at select Pick ‘n Save locations. The event is in partnership with Clear Channel Radio, Pick n’ Save, Clear Channel Outdoor, Rocky Rococo’s Pizza and Marcus Theatre’s. The food drive collected nearly 10,000 items with the support of area schools to benefit Salvation [...]

On Sunday, May 22 The Salvation Army responded immediately providing canteens, meeting the needs of Joplin, Missouri tornado survivors by providing food, beverages, emotional/spiritual care, and other necessities. Faithe Colas, Community Relations Director for The Salvation Army in Milwaukee County has been deployed to represent The Salvation Army nationally in Joplin, Missouri. Colas will leave [...]

The Salvation Army’s Annual ‘Cans’ Film Festival food drive will take place on Saturday, May 21st from 10:00 a.m. to Noon at select Pick ‘n Save locations. Bring 10 or more canned goods or non-perishable food items and receive a movie pass compliments of Marcus Theatre ’s. One movie pass per household while supplies last [...]

The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County is at 90 percent of the $2.7M 2010 Christmas Campaign goal, donations to date total $2,438,158. Although the traditional Red Kettles will not be seen or heard again until next Christmas, Milwaukee residents still have 7 days to give by mailing a check or giving on-line at www.SAmilwaukee.org. The [...]

Major Robert Thomson, Salvation Army Divisional Commander for Wisconsin & Upper Michigan, will give the invocation at the 26th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., celebration. Salvation Army volunteers will also be on hand serving free hot chocolate to guests. The event will be held on Sunday, January 16th, 2011 at the Marcus Center for [...]

Radio station 1290 WMCS-AM and The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County will serve a “home style” meal to thousands on Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25, at the Frontier Airlines Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue. Doors will open at 11:00 am and dinner will be served until 2:30 pm. Christmas music will be provided by a [...]