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The Salvation Army Family Thrift Store in Ludington to move into new building for more accessible donating and shopping.
Grand Rapids, MI January 3, 2012 The Salvation Army Family Thrift Store in Ludington is in the process of moving across the street – from 5744 to 5905 West US Highway 10. This change will help meet the community’s need and make customer service more convenient. The Grand Opening of the new store will take place in February.
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The Salvation Army expands Red Kettle bell ringing schedule courtesy of the Kroger Grocery Stores.
Grand Rapids, MI December 22, 2011 With only 3 days remaining before Christmas and the normal conclusion of The Salvation Army’s traditional bell ringing schedule on Christmas Eve, The Salvation Army Christmas Campaign has been extended for another week through the generosity of the local Kroger grocery store. Bell ringers will be allowed to ring until December 31st – a full week beyond the normal scheduled conclusion of ringing activities. A difficult local economy, a dramatic increase in need, and the acknowledgement that some communities are experiencing a tough time raising funds this Christmas season, are the key reasons the Kroger Stores graciously came forward with their offer. The participating Kroger store is located at 811 South Centerville Road in Sturgis.
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The Salvation Army looks to the Manistee-area’s generosity for help with an expected shortfall in donations. With 4 days remaining before Christmas, only $80,000 of $110,000 goal has been reached.
Grand Rapids, MI December 21, 2011 With only 4 days remaining before Christmas, The Salvation Army Christmas Campaign is depending on the local Manistee community to respond to an expected shortfall in donations. The Salvation Army is experiencing a sharp increase in requests from thousands of area families who need assistance at Christmas and throughout the year. As The Salvation Army responds to these needs with increased family services and programs which include food, utility and housing assistance, clothing, toys and other resources, the shortfall becomes especially acute.
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Community Can Double Their Donations During the Last Hours of the 32 Hour Bell Ringing Marathon at Van Andel Arena.
Grand Rapids, MI December 15, 2011 The Salvation Army’s 32 Hour Bell Ringing Marathon is in the final stretch to secure a $10,000 anonymous challenge donation. The event began at 6:00 a.m. this morning and will run until 2:00 p.m. Friday.
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The Salvation Army Announces Inaugural 32 Hour Bell Ringing Event This Thursday and Friday Outside Van Andel Arena. Marathon event begins Thursday at 6:00 a.m. and concludes Friday at 2:00 p.m.
Grand Rapids, MI December 13, 2011 Volunteer bell ringers for the Salvation Army will be out in force in front of Van Andel Arena beginning bright-and-early this Thursday morning in an effort to raise awareness of the Red Kettle Campaign and to collect donations to serve 1,800 households this Christmas season – an increase of 25% over last year. A number of volunteers will ring for a two-hour shift for the entire 32 hour time period.
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The Salvation Army looks to area community for support during food and toy drive. Food Drive and Toys for Tots Collection to take place Saturday, December 3.
Grand Rapids, MI November 30, 2011 The Salvation Army in Ludington is asking for community support during their annual Food Drive and Toys for Tots Campaign, scheduled for 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. this Saturday at the Walmart Store Supercenter, located at 4854 W Us Highway 10 in Ludington. This year’s event is being co-sponsored by the pirates of the inland seas – the Lakeshore Parrot Head Club.
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The Salvation Army celebrates the sights and sounds of Christmas with the City of Wyoming. “Wyoming Gives Back” event scheduled for Thursday, December 1 at 6:00 p.m.
Grand Rapids, MI November 29, 2011 The Salvation Army will join the City of Wyoming in celebrating the beginning of the Christmas season with the “Wyoming Gives Back” event. The event will take place at Rogers Plaza Town Center, located at 972 Rogers Plaza SW in Wyoming. This year’s celebration promises to be a time of enrichment and encouragement for the young and the young at heart.
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The Salvation Army joins East Fulton neighbors in lively “Shop Hop” event. Annual neighborhood festivities to take place Thursday, December 1 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Grand Rapids, MI November 29, 2011 Caring for neighbors who live around the corner as well as around the world this Christmas season, the Salvation Army will be supporting the East Fulton Business District and their annual “Shop Hop” event. A full evening of “Shop Hop” festivities is planned, including specials and treats from the district’s businesses as well as an opportunity to meet and greet area neighbors and friends. The Salvation Army Brass Band will stroll the East Fulton District, filling the evening air with sounds of Christmas carols. The East Fulton Business District stretches along East Fulton – from Fuller at the east to the Fulton Street Cemetery at the west.
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The Salvation Army, Larry’s IGA Kick Off Red Kettle Campaign in Alma.
Alma, MI November 16, 2011 Bell ringers for the Salvation Army will get a head start this year in meeting the overall needs of the organization’s clients, which are projected to increase significantly during this Christmas season.
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The Salvation Army and Family Fare Kick Off Red Kettle Campaign in Battle Creek.
Battle Creek, MI November 15, 2011 Bell ringers for The Salvation Army will get a local head start this year in meeting the overall needs of the organization’s Battle Creek clients, which are projected to increase during this Christmas season.
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The Salvation Army and D&W Fresh Market Kick Off Red Kettle Campaign in Grand Haven.
Grand Haven, MI November 15, 2010 Bell ringers for The Salvation Army will get a local head start this year in meeting the overall needs of the organization’s Grand Haven clients, which are projected to increase during this Christmas season.
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The Salvation Army and Family Fare Supermarket Kick Off Red Kettle Campaign in Holland.
Holland, MI November 15, 2011 Bell ringers for The Salvation Army will get a local head start this year in meeting the overall needs of the organization’s Holland clients, which are projected to increase during this Christmas season.
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The Salvation Army and Glens Market Kick Off Red Kettle Campaign in Sault Ste. Marie.
Sault Ste. Marie, MI November 15, 2011 Bell ringers for The Salvation Army will get a local head start this year in meeting the overall needs of the organization’s Sault Ste. Marie clients, which are projected to increase during this Christmas season.
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The Salvation Army, D&W Fresh Markets and Family Fare Supermarkets Kick Off Red Kettle Campaign in Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids, MI November 8, 2011 Bell ringers for the Salvation Army will get a head start this year in meeting the overall needs of the organization’s clients, which are projected to increase during this holiday season.
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The Salvation Army and Glens Market Kick Off Red Kettle Campaign in Manistee.
Manistee, MI November 8, 2011 Bell ringers for the Salvation Army will get a local head start this year in meeting the overall needs of the organization’s Manistee clients, which are projected to increase significantly during this Christmas season.
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The Salvation Army to host eWaste Recycling Event.
Grand Rapids, MI October 4, 2011 On Saturday, October 8, The Salvation Army is hosting their first eWaste Recycling Event as a service to the residents of Kent County. The public is invited to participate by bringing all non-working electronics (computers, cell phones, televisions, photocopiers and fax machines, etc.) to The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, located at 2500 South Division Avenue South in Grand Rapids. The event is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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The Salvation Army officially welcomes Roman and Angie Hank to a new assignment at the Big Rapids Corps Community Center. Leadership positions began on September 1.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI September 20, 2011 With their 20 years of combined experience with The Salvation Army in Petoskey, Michigan, the Hanks are not strangers to helping their neighbors in need — wherever their assignment requires them to call home.
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The Salvation Army looks to local community generosity for help with critical food pantry shortfalls. Over 2700 Muskegon-area families have received food assistance already this year – a 200% increase over 2010.
Grand Rapids, MI September 0, 2011 The Salvation Army food pantry in Muskegon is looking to the local community to respond to a severe shortage of food donations over the summer months. The pantry has been nearly depleted as many individuals have experienced difficulty in providing food for their families due to continuing economic hardship. In addition to food assistance, many of these families are also receiving utility assistance and housing stabilization plans. As The Salvation Army responds to these needs with increased family services and programs, the pantry shortfall becomes especially acute.
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Local Salvation Army to receive Experience Works’ 2011 Community Service Champion Award.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI August 25, 2011 The Salvation Army in Traverse City will be the recipient of the 2011 Community Service Champion Award from the Experience Works, Senior Community Service Program. The ceremony will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 26 at the Salvation Army’s Traverse City Corps Community Center, located at 1239 Barlow Street in Traverse City. The Experience Works, Senior Community Service Program, is a national, charitable, community-based organization that helps older adults to get the training they need to find good jobs in their communities.
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The Salvation Army looks to local community generosity for help with critical shortfalls of food and personal care items. Over 540 food boxes have been distributed to Manistee-area families already this year.
Grand Rapids, MI August 24, 2011 The Salvation Army food pantry in Manistee is looking to the local community to respond to a severe donation shortage of food and personal care items (soap, toothpaste, toilet tissue, etc.) over the summer months. The pantry has been nearly depleted as many individuals have experienced difficulty in providing food and other personal necessities for their families due to continuing economic hardship. In addition to food assistance, many of these families are also receiving utility assistance and housing stabilization plans. As The Salvation Army responds to these needs with increased family services and programs, the pantry shortfall becomes especially acute.
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The Salvation Army looks to local community generosity for help with critical food pantry shortfalls. Over 280 Alma-area families have received food assistance already this year.
Grand Rapids, MI August 23, 2011 The Salvation Army food pantry in Alma is looking to the local community to respond to a severe shortage of food donations over the summer months. The pantry has been nearly depleted as many individuals have experienced difficulty in providing food for their families due to continuing economic hardship. In addition to food assistance, many of these families are also receiving utility assistance and housing stabilization plans. As The Salvation Army responds to these needs with increased family services and programs, the pantry shortfall becomes especially acute.
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The Salvation Army looks to local community generosity for help with critical food pantry shortfalls. Over 1500 Elkhart-area families have received food assistance already this year.
Grand Rapids, MI August 23, 2011 The Salvation Army food pantry in Elkhart is looking to the local community to respond to a severe shortage of food donations over the summer months. The pantry has been nearly depleted as many individuals have experienced difficulty in providing food for their families due to continuing economic hardship. In addition to food assistance, many of these families are also receiving utility assistance and housing stabilization plans. As The Salvation Army responds to these needs with increased family services and programs, the pantry shortfall becomes especially acute.
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The Salvation Army looks to local community generosity for help with critical food pantry donation shortfalls. Over 1600 Jackson-area families have received food assistance already this year.
Grand Rapids, MI August 23, 2011 The Salvation Army food pantry in Jackson is looking to the local community to respond to a shortage of food donations over the summer months. The pantry has witnessed increased demand as many households in Jackson County have experienced difficulty in providing food for their families due to continuing economic hardship. In addition to food assistance, many of these families are also receiving utility assistance and housing stabilization plans. As The Salvation Army responds to these needs with increased family services and programs, the pantry donation shortfall becomes especially acute.
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The Salvation Army looks to local community generosity for help with critical food pantry shortfalls. Over 275 Mt. Pleasant-area families have received food assistance already this year.
Grand Rapids, MI August 23, 2011 The Salvation Army food pantry in Mt. Pleasant is looking to the local community to respond to a severe shortage of food donations over the summer months. The pantry has been nearly depleted as many individuals have experienced difficulty in providing food for their families due to continuing economic hardship. In addition to food assistance, many of these families are also receiving utility assistance and housing stabilization plans. As The Salvation Army responds to these needs with increased family services and programs, the pantry shortfall becomes especially acute.
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The Salvation Army looks to local community generosity for help with critical food pantry shortfalls. Over 80 Petoskey-area families have received food assistance already this year.
Grand Rapids, MI August 23, 2011 The Salvation Army food pantry in Petoskey is looking to the local community to respond to a severe shortage of food donations over the summer months. The pantry has been nearly depleted as many individuals have experienced difficulty in providing food for their families due to continuing economic hardship. In addition to food assistance, many of these families are also receiving utility assistance and housing stabilization plans. As The Salvation Army responds to these needs with increased family services and programs, the pantry shortfall becomes especially acute.
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The Salvation Army looks to local community generosity for help with critical food pantry shortfalls. Over 1,500 Porter County-area families have received food assistance already this year – a 310% increase over 2010.
Grand Rapids, MI August 23, 2011 The Salvation Army food pantry in Porter County is looking to the local community to respond to a severe shortage of food donations over the summer months. The pantry has been nearly depleted as many individuals have experienced difficulty in providing food for their families due to continuing economic hardship. In addition to food assistance, many of these families are also receiving utility assistance, housing stabilization plans and new case management services. As The Salvation Army responds to these needs with increased family services and programs, the pantry shortfall becomes especially acute.
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The Salvation Army looks to local community generosity for help with critical food pantry shortfalls.
Over 350 Sturgis-area families have received food assistance already this year.
Grand Rapids, MI August 23, 2011 The Salvation Army food pantry in Sturgis is looking to the local community to respond to a severe shortage of food donations over the summer months. The pantry has been nearly depleted as many individuals in Branch and St. Joseph Counties have experienced difficulty in providing food for their families due to continuing economic hardship. In addition to food assistance, many of these families are also receiving utility assistance and housing stabilization plans. As The Salvation Army responds to these needs with increased family services and programs, the pantry shortfall becomes especially acute.
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The Salvation Army looks to local community generosity for help with critical food pantry shortfalls.
Over 375 Ludington-area families have received food assistance already this year.
Grand Rapids, MI August 16, 2011 The Salvation Army food pantry in Ludington is looking to the local community to respond to a severe shortage of food donations over the summer months. The pantry has been nearly depleted as many individuals have experienced difficulty in providing food for their families due to continuing economic hardship. In addition to food assistance, many of these families are also receiving utility assistance and housing stabilization plans. As The Salvation Army responds to these needs with increased family services and programs, the pantry shortfall becomes especially acute.
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60 Grand Rapids Students Awarded Back-to-School Shopping Spree from Target and The Salvation Army
On Tuesday, July 26, 2011 60 local students in need will have the opportunity to visit a Grand Rapids Target store and purchase backpacks, calculators, pens and pencils, art supplies, binders, clothing and other must-have supplies just in time for back-to-school. The Salvation Army and Target are helping a total of 12,000 K-12 students across the country gear up for the upcoming academic year and get ready to succeed in school with the Target School Spree. Each child, selected by The Salvation Army, will be awarded an $80 Target GiftCard to purchase much-needed back-to-school supplies. Each child will be given a reusable Target shopping bag and be paired with a volunteer chaperone for their fun day of back-to-school shopping.
Massacre, Funeral and Weather Keep Area Agencies Busy
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The Salvation Army announces local schedule for Christmas in July Red Kettle Campaign. Community support is critical to assure the continuation of local programs and services.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI July 7, 2011 The snow has long since melted, children are out of school and the drone of 35,000 motorcycles will be heard cruising up and down Seaway Drive July 15 & 17 in celebration of Bike Time. On July 15th and 16th the familiar sound of volunteers ringing bells at Red Kettles will also accompany the sounds of summer in Muskegon. That is because The Salvation Army is pleased to announce the local schedule for their Christmas in July Red Kettle Campaign. This year’s campaign will take place July 15th and 16th on the corners of 2nd & Western, 3rd & Western and 6th & Western.
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Awards ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, June 28, 8:00 a.m. at the National Energy & Utility Affordability Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI June 27, 2011 After many years of significant collaboration between The Salvation Army and electric and gas utility companies across the nation, The Salvation Army will present an annual recognition award to outstanding examples of such collaborations which jointly manage a utility affordability program, acknowledging the importance of these programs which provide energy assistance to our most vulnerable citizens in times of great need.
GRAM, GRPS and Kendall College on Art and Literacy; Salvation Army relief workers just back from Joplin
Volunteer tells of Joplin, MO tornado damage
Salvation Army celebrates Donut Day with veterans
Salvation Army opens thrift shop in Alpine Twp.
New Salvation Army Thrift Store
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The Salvation Army announces grand opening plans for new Thrift Store location.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI June 1, 2011 The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center announced plans today for a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Salvation Army Thrift Store located at 3900 Alpine Avenue NW. The ribbon cutting will take place on Friday, June 3 at 9:00 a.m. The Alpine location is the newest addition to the already existing list of seven Thrift Store properties in West Michigan.
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Local Salvation Army thanks community for their generous support in celebration of National Salvation Army Week.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI May 3, 2011 For an organization that has been helping those in need for nearly 150 years, the mission of The Salvation Army never grows old. From May 9 through 15, The Salvation Army is celebrating the 57th annual National Salvation Army Week, which was first declared by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1954 as a time to honor the organization’s work done on behalf of the poor.
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The Salvation Army and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts announce city-wide donut give-away to celebrate National Donut Day activities.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 19, 2011 The Salvation Army is celebrating the 73nd annual National Donut Day on Friday, June 3 by giving away 2,000 free donuts. The Salvation Army is widely credited with popularizing the donut in the United States by feeding American soldiers the tasty confection during World War I.
What’s Brewing? Canstruction for hunger
Canstruction competition underway in Grand Rapids
Salvation Army exceeds ‘Kettle’ goal
Energy Company Joins In Fight To Empower Those In Need
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The Salvation Army to receive $1 million contribution from Consumers Energy to create unique utility case management system.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 23, 2011 In an innovative approach intended to ultimately provide utility account stability for low income utility customers, Consumers Energy in partnership with The Salvation Army, will create a three-year pilot program with a $1 million contribution.
Homeless services, spiritual guidance led to new life for former addict
A Survey of Salvation Army Food Programs
West MI team heads to Haiti on anniversary of quake
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The January 2010 earthquake in Haiti spurred The Salvation Army’s largest disaster relief effort since the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2005.
Grand Rapids, MI January 11, 2011 During the past 12 months, The Salvation Army has provided the following services to the people of Haiti…
Red Kettle Campaign update on WGVU Morning Show
Salvation Army Donations on the Decline
Salvation Army behind its fundraising goals
Grand Rapids Salvation Army coming up short for Christmas
Salvation Army short of Christmas goal
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With only 8 days remaining before Christmas, The Salvation Army Christmas Campaign is depending on the local West Michigan community to respond to an expected shortfall in donations.
Grand Rapids, MI December 16, 2010 The Salvation Army is experiencing a sharp increase in requests from thousands of area families who need assistance at Christmas and throughout the year.
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The Salvation Army, D&W Fresh Markets and Family Fare Supermarkets Kick Off Red Kettle Campaign in Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids, MI November 10, 2010 Bell ringers for the Salvation Army will get a head start this year in meeting the overall needs of the organization’s clients, which are projected to increase significantly during this holiday season.
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The Salvation Army Announces Mobile Phone Texting Options for Christmas Campaign Donations.
Grand Rapids, MI November 19, 2010 In an effort to provide an additional way to make donations this Christmas season, The Salvation Army recently introduced a program to accept donations via text messaging. This program will compliment other donation channels currently in place such as the traditional Red Kettle, a toll-free telephone donation line and on-line web donations.
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