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| May 21, 2013 - |
Salvation Army Responds To Deadly Tornado In Moore OK - Moore, OK (May 21, 2013 – 2:10 AM) - The Salvation Army is on the ground in Moore, Oklahoma with multiple canteens and personnel coordinating with Local and State Emergency Management to serve first responders and those affected by the tornado. We continue to provide service to hard hit areas from yesterdays’ storms which include Shawnee – multiple sites, Carney area, and Cleveland County. |
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| May 21, 2013 - |
The Salvation Army of Brown County Senior Program offers Spaghetti Lunch in honor of Older Adults Month - The Salvation Army of Brown County will offer senior citizens in the community a spaghetti lunch in honor of Older Adults Month, followed by a performance of the Ashwaubenon Swing Choir. |
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| May 21, 2013 - |
Kroc Center to Host The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet and Variety Show - The spirit of Dr. Seuss will take over the Kroc Center Auditorium on Thursday, May 23 as the St. Bernard’s middle school students, in collaboration with the Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, present The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet, a comedy by Peter Bloedel. |
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| May 14, 2013 - |
Feed The Children in Partnership with The Salvation Army of Brown County to Help Green Bay Families in Need-800 Families to Receive Food and Essentials - On Wednesday, May 15, Feed The Children will partner with The Salvation Army of Brown County to distribute two tractor-trailers full of food and essentials to help Green Bay area children and families in need. |
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| May 12, 2013 - |
Events to Kick-Off National Salvation Army Week in Green Bay on Monday, May 13, 2013 - National Salvation Army Week will be an eventful week in the Green Bay area May 13-May 17. |
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| May 12, 2013 - |
The Salvation Army Getting Creative with Donations - Tomorrow kicks off a week long celebration that puts The Salvation Army in the spotlight. They say it's important to remember giving is more than just a Christmas time activity because they help people all year round. |
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| May 9, 2013 - |
National Salvation Army Week to Be Honored in Green Bay
May 13-17, 2013 - The Salvation Army will celebrate its 59th annual National Salvation Army Week May 13th -17th, 2013. Events locally and across the country will highlight the importance of Americans giving back to their local communities in support of their neighbors in need at a time when families and individuals continue to struggle to make ends meet. |
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| Apr. 25, 2013 - |
Camp Hope 2013 Registration In Full-Swing - The Salvation Army of Brown County - Gymnasium
626 Union Court, Green Bay
Registration Days:
April 26th during After School Program 4 pm – 6pm
April 27, May 11 and June 1, 2013 9am-noon |
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| Apr. 16, 2013 - |
The Salvation Army USA National Fact Sheet – Boston Marathon - The Salvation Army is providing support to survivors and first responders in Boston, Massachusetts, following the explosions that occurred near the Boston Marathon finish line yesterday on April, 15, 2013, which resulted in at least three deaths and left more than 140 people injured. |
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| Apr. 3, 2013 - |
The Salvation Army of Brown County offers “Souper” Supper - It’s time for friends and neighbors to gather for a “Souper” evening. The Salvation Army of Brown County Senior Program will be offering a “Souper Supper”. Soups offered will be clam chowder, chili, and chicken dumping. The WPS Chorus will perform a concert following the dinner. The cost for the dinner and concert will be $5.00. Tickets for youth 12 years old and under will be $3.00. Tickets purchased in advance would be appreciated. |
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| Mar. 28, 2013 - |
Media Alert: The Salvation Army of Brown County will be serving up a special Easter Celebration luncheon at no charge on March 28, 2013. - The Salvation Army of Brown County will be serving up a special Easter Celebration Luncheon at no charge: Thursday, March 28, 2013
11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. 626 Union Ct., Green Bay. |
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| Mar. 19, 2013 - |
The Salvation Army of Brown County offers two summer camps in the Green Bay Area - “The Salvation Army of Brown County is honored to offer youth two safe and fun alternative camps during the summer recess,” states Captain Ken Shiels, county coordinator for The Salvation Army of Brown County/Senior Kroc Officer. “We are also proud to be able to provide scholarships and reduced camp rates to a limited number of financially qualified families. It is only through local community support and grants that this financial assistance may be made available and for that we are very grateful.” Camps are offered at the Green Bay Corps Community Center and the Ray & Joan Kroc Center. |
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| Mar. 15, 2013 - |
The Salvation Army of Brown County will be serving up a special
St. Patrick’s Day luncheon - The Salvation Army of Brown County will be serving up a specialSt. Patrick’s Day luncheon at no charge:Friday, March 15, 2013
11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. 626 Union Ct., Green Bay |
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| Mar. 15, 2013 - |
TSA Food Pantry received about 6400 pounds of food items at WBAY Home & Garden Show - The Salvation Army of Brown County Food Pantry collected over 6400 pounds of food. |
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| Mar. 15, 2013 - |
The Salvation Army Chicago Staff Band & Dudley Birder Chorale to Perform Concert - On March 16, 2013 The Dudley Birder Chorale will perform with the Chicago Staff Band, The Salvation Army’s principle concert band of the Midwest. The Staff Band is known for its innovative music and quality performances, the result of dedication and effort of its band members who volunteer their many hours of service without remuneration. |
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| Mar. 8, 2013 - |
Nestle Co. Green Bay Division Donates Pizzas - Nestle Co.-Green Bay Division donated 2240 or 150 cases of DiGiorno pizzas to The Salvation Army of Brown County. |
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| Mar. 8, 2013 - |
Vacation Bible School "Kingdom Chronicles" - Vacation Bible School will be held March 25, 2013-March 28, 2013 for children ages 7-12. |
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| Mar. 8, 2013 - |
Adventure Land Spring Camp at the Kroc Center - Spring Camp is such a fun time for children in grade school (k-6) to learn and to have fun in a safe place during spring break. |
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| Feb. 12, 2013 - |
Salvation Army's Red Kettle drive nets $1.1M but falls short of goal - The Salvation Army of Brown County’s Red Kettle Christmas campaign came up short of its $1.2 million goal, officials said this morning.The campaign reached $1,093,488, about 9 percent short of the goal. |
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| Feb. 11, 2013 - |
The Salvation Army Wraps up Christmas Campaign Short of Goal - The end of January marked the conclusion of the Red Kettle Christmas Campaign for The Salvation Army of Brown County. The Salvation Army campaign goal was $1.2 million, while the campaign reached $1,093,488, about nine percent short of the goal. |
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| Feb. 11, 2013 - |
Brown County Salvation Army falls short of fundraising goal - GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Officials with the Salvation Army of Brown County fell short of its 2012 Christmas Campaign fundraising goal. The agency hoped to raise $1.2 million, but ended up with $1,093,488, which is about 9 percent short of the goal. |
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| Jan. 22, 2013 - |
The Salvation Army of Brown County Chapel will serve as warming site on January 22, 2013 - The Salvation Army of Brown County Union Court Chapel will serve as a warming location for those community members in need during the frigid temperatures on January 22, 2013. |
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| Jan. 22, 2013 - |
UPDATED: Salvation Army Opens Chapel as Warming Shelter - People in need of a place to warm up had a new option Tuesday morning.
The Salvation Army of Brown County opened its Union Court chapel to give people shelter from the frigid outdoors. |
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| Jan. 18, 2013 - |
Salvation Army Receives Milk Donation from Closed Golden Guernsey Plant - After the Golden Guernsey dairy plant in Waukesha closed suddenly a little over a week ago, there was a lot of discussion about where the extra milk in that plant would go. Friday, The Salvation Army of Brown County received some of that milk. |
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| Jan. 18, 2013 - |
Closed dairy gives milk to Salvation Army - The Salvation Army of Brown County has received a large milk donation from a dairy processor that closed earlier this month.
“It will help hundreds of families,” Nan Pahl, local director of social services, said of the more than 160 crates of milk that were delivered Friday morning to the nonprofit’s warehouse at 2954 Holmgren Way. The milk was donated by Waukesha-based Golden Guernsey Dairy, which had operated for 83 years before it suddenly closed Jan. 5. |
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| Jan. 15, 2013 - |
A Special Night of Free Music at the Weidner - The Salvation Army of Brown County will put the spotlight on the performing arts with a special concert at the Weidner Center in Green Bay. The concert will take place at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 16, 2013, and feature the Dudley Birder Chorale and The Salvation Army Chicago Staff Band. Tickets to the event are complimentary; a free will offering will be collected at the performance to cover expenses. |
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| Jan. 11, 2013 - |
Red kettle results released - Salvation Army bell ringing campaigns in both the Green Bay and Appleton areas eclipsed $1 million in donations, but one of those groups is still short of its goal. |
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| Jan. 10, 2013 - |
The Salvation Army of Brown County Eclipses $1million Mark
and Continues to See Need to Reach Goal - Regardless of the hard economic challenges due to the ongoing recession, The Salvation Army of Brown County has raised just over $1 million in it’s Annual Christmas Campaign. While The Salvation Army of Brown County is grateful to the entire Brown County community for an amazing kettle campaign-the organization is still well short of the 2012 campaign goal. |
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| Jan. 9, 2013 - |
The Salvation Army of Brown County Seeks Nonperishable Food Donations - The Salvation Army of Brown County is seeking donations of nonperishable food items, including: Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper Macaroni and Cheese, any type of noodles--spaghetti, elbow macaroni, etc., Chili beans, Kidney beans, and canned spaghetti sauce. |
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| Dec. 21, 2012 - |
Red Kettles Strike Gold in Brown County - A Salvation Army of Brown County red kettle struck gold yesterday, when it was discovered someone had donated a gold coin for a second year in a row. The coin was found by red kettle counters Thursday night at The Salvation Army of Brown County, and caused much excitement. |
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| Dec. 21, 2012 - |
Wisconsin Public Service Foundation to Match Red Kettle Donations in Brown County on Saturday December 22 - Wisconsin Public Service Foundation, a supporter of The Salvation Army’s efforts in Brown County, will match all Red Kettle donations throughout Brown County on Saturday, December 22, 2012. The match by Wisconsin Public Service Foundation, up to $1,500, will help The Salvation Army of Brown County reach its 2012 Red Kettle Campaign Goal of $1.2 million. |
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| Dec. 19, 2012 - |
Family's Christmas made brighter by Salvation Army - Nicole Bolton spent much of her recent pregnancy not knowing where she would live.But now her family, including husband Darrell and 1-month-old daughter MaKiyah, has a new apartment — and toys and gifts for under the Christmas tree. |
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| Dec. 13, 2012 - |
Citizens Bank to Match Red Kettle Donations in Brown County on Saturday December 15 - Citizens Bank will match all Red Kettle donations throughout Brown County on Saturday, December 15, 2012. The match by Citizens Bank, up to $1,200, will help The Salvation Army of Brown County reach its 2012 Red Kettle Campaign Goal of $1.2 million. |
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| Dec. 13, 2012 - |
Mid-Season Update from The Salvation Army of Brown County - Overall, The Salvation Army of Brown County has raised $615,541, approximately 51%, towards the Annual 2012 Red Kettle Goal of $1.2 million. This is down from the total at this point in 2011 of $621,692 raised. To date, the 57 Red Kettles throughout Brown County have brought in $218,658, which is included in the overall total. |
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| Dec. 13, 2012 - |
Salvation Army needs donations to pick up pace - The Salvation Army of Brown County is running behind last year’s donations and is only halfway to its $1.2 million goal for this Christmas holiday season. “We desperately need help,” said Capt. Ken Shiels, commander of the Salvation Army in the Green Bay area. |
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| Dec. 12, 2012 - |
The Salvation Army of Brown County hosts Christmas Luncheon sponsored by Schreiber Foods - The Salvation Army of Brown County will host a free Christmas luncheon through the noon feeding program on Friday, December 14, 2012, beginning at 11:30 a.m-12:30 p.m. at the Union Court Community Corps, 626 Union Court, Green Bay, WI. |
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| Dec. 12, 2012 - |
Mid-Season Red Kettle Update by The Salvation Army of Brown County - Captain Ken Shiels, county coordinator for The Salvation Army of Brown County and Dawn Foeller, advisory board chairperson for The Salvation Army of Brown County will update the community to the progress of The Salvation Army of Brown County 2012 Annual Red Kettle Campaign. |
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| Dec. 12, 2012 - |
Toy Sorting by The Salvation Army of Brown County - In advance of Christmas Assistance distribution next week, The Salvation Army of Brown County will be sorting toys in preparation for distribution. |
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| Dec. 11, 2012 - |
Local 141 Charities come together to help teens in need - Gifts get delivered this year by many different means, even a fire truck. This is the case when the Green Bay Area Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 141 charities will deliver gifts for teens via a fire truck at 9 a.m. to Shopko Hall during The Salvation Army Annual Christmas Distribution set-up day, Monday, December 17, 2012. The Salvation Army of Brown County will then distribute the gifts to deserving teens. |
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| Dec. 7, 2012 - |
Local College Alumni Participate in the Second Alumni Red Kettle Challenge - Local college alumni will again be ringing-off for the title of the “2012 Big Red Kettle Alumni Challenge” this Saturday, December 8, 2012. |
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| Dec. 6, 2012 - |
Today: Second to last day for Christmas Assistance Interviewing
at The Salvation Army of Brown County - There are two Christmas Assistance interview dates remaining for The Salvation Army of Brown County:
• Thursday, December 6: 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. & Monday, December 10: 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
at The Salvation Army, 626 Union Ct. |
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| Dec. 6, 2012 - |
The Salvation Army of Brown County Continues to see Shortage of Donors for Adopt A Family - The Salvation Army of Brown County continues to run a shortage of donors to adopt approximately 24 of the 500 families needing assistance through the Adopt-A-Family Program this holiday season.
Specific sizes of families in need are:
• 8 families have 5 members
• 16 families have 6 members |
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| Dec. 5, 2012 - |
Tweet/Garot Mechanical Inc. of Green Bay Red Kettle Match - Tweet/Garot Mechanical, Inc. of Green Bay will be adopting the Red Kettle at the side entrance of Woodman’s Grocery Store, 2400 Dousman St., Green Bay for four days to show support for the importance of community involvement in an effort to help reach The Salvation Army of Brown County $1.2 million 2012 Red Kettle Campaign Goal.
Tweet/Garot Mechanical, Inc. will be staffing and matching the Red Kettle at the side entrance of Woodman’s. |
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| Dec. 5, 2012 - |
Two Days Remain for Christmas Assistance Interviewing
at The Salvation Army of Brown County - There are two Christmas Assistance interview dates remaining for The Salvation Army of Brown County Christmas Assistance:
• Thursday, December 6: 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
• Monday, December 10: 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. |
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| Dec. 4, 2012 - |
Tweet/Garot Mechanical, Inc. of Green Bay Plans Red Kettle Matches - Tweet/Garot Mechanical, Inc. of Green Bay will be adopting the Red Kettle at the side entrance of Woodman’s Grocery Store, 2400 Dousman St., Green Bay for four days to show support for the importance of community involvement in an effort to help reach The Salvation Army of Brown County $1.2 million 2012 Red Kettle Campaign goal. |
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| Dec. 4, 2012 - |
Walmart “Fill the Truck” Toy Drive - On Saturday, December 8, 2012, more than 2,500 Walmart stores will participate in “Fill the Truck” toy drives to help provide new toys and coats to children in need on Christmas. Locally in Brown County, Wisconsin it will be Walmart East at 2292 Main St., Green Bay, WI 54311 and Walmart West at 2440 W. Mason St., Green Bay, WI 54303. |
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| Dec. 3, 2012 - |
Red Kettle Match Successful in Brown County - The Red Kettle match day sponsored this past weekend by The Salvation Army of Brown County’s Advisory Board was a great success. The Red Kettles garnered over $16,000 toward the $12,000 match. |
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| Nov. 29, 2012 - |
The Salvation Army of Brown County hosts Senior Christmas Luncheon sponsored by Schreiber Foods - The Salvation Army of Brown County will host a free Senior Community Christmas Meal on Saturday, December 1, 2012, beginning at 12 p.m. at the Union Court Community Corps, 626 Union Court, Green Bay, WI sponsored by Schreiber Foods. |
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| Nov. 29, 2012 - |
The Salvation Army of Brown County Advisory Board Plans a $11,650 Red Kettle Match for Saturday - The Salvation Army of Brown County Advisory Board will be matching all donations placed in the 57 kettle sites across Brown County on Saturday, December 1, 2012, too $11,650. |
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| Nov. 28, 2012 - |
The Salvation Army of Brown County has an Urgent Need for Bell Ringers at Outdoor Sites - A little over three weeks into The Salvation Army of Brown County Annual Red Kettle Campaign, Captain Ken Shiels, county coordinator for The Salvation Army of Brown County says the campaign is off to a running start. He is urging people to please volunteer to bell ring as without their help the Red Kettles are little more than a Christmas decoration. |
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| Nov. 25, 2012 - |
Donations critical as Stock the Shelves effort nears end - Food pantries urge people to donate to Press-Gazette Media’s Stock the Shelves campaign as the effort enters its final week. |
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| Nov. 24, 2012 - |
Associated Bank Red Kettle Match on “Black” Friday brings Blessings - The Red Kettle match day sponsored by Associated Bank yesterday, November 23, 2012, was a great success and will bring many blessings to the Brown County Community through programs of The Salvation Army in the coming year. The Red Kettles garnered over $15,066.00 toward the $10,000 match |
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| Nov. 23, 2012 - |
TODAY-Associated Bank $10,000 Red Kettle Donation Match - Associated Bank will be making the first large Red Kettle Match of the 2012 Christmas Season today. |
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| Nov. 21, 2012 - |
Associated Bank to Match Red Kettle Donations in Brown County on Black Friday - Associated Bank will match all Red Kettle donations throughout Brown County this “Black” Friday, November 23, 2012. The match will go up to $10,000 and is the first public match of the 2012 Christmas Season in Brown County. The match by Associated Bank will help The Salvation Army of Brown County reach its 2012 Red Kettle Campaign Goal of $1.2 million. |
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| Nov. 21, 2012 - |
Tonight-Annual Food For Neighbors Night to benefit The Salvation Army of Brown County Food Pantry - Bring along non-perishable food items to the Resch Center lobby before the Green Bay Gamblers game and enter to win some great prizes including tickets to see Batman Live and Martina McBride. |
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| Nov. 21, 2012 - |
Salvation Army offers Thanksgiving Meal in Brown County - Thanksgiving came early for more than 200 northeast Wisconsin residents. Today, the Salvation Army of Brown County offered a free Thanksgiving luncheon for all in the community. |
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| Nov. 16, 2012 - |
NEW “O” Gaugers Train Club to Donate Train Sets to Local Youth - The Northeast Wisconsin (NEW) “O”Gaugers Model Railroad Club is keeping the hobby of model railroading alive in children with a donation of a model railroad starter set to youth from programs of The Salvation Army as well as other community members. In total, eight model train sets will be distributed to community youth. |
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| Nov. 14, 2012 - |
The Salvation Army of Brown County Senior Program offers Thanksgiving Meal - The Salvation Army of Brown County will offer senior citizens in the community a Thanksgiving meal this evening at the Corps Community Center in Green Bay. The program will offer a full Thanksgiving meal including turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, pies and all traditional fixings beginning at 5:00 p.m. |
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| Nov. 13, 2012 - |
The Salvation Army Kicks Off Annual Christmas Campaign
To Raise Much-Needed Funds In Brown County - The Salvation Army of Brown County announces the launch of its annual Christmas Campaign to raise funds to help people who continue to struggle across Brown County.
This year’s campaign theme, “Share Your Blessings. Be Blessed,” is a reminder of the joy that comes from helping those in need. Particularly in difficult times like these, when our neighbors still face unemployment, rising costs, and other effects of an uncertain economy, helping means both sharing blessings — and being blessed by doing good. |
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| Nov. 13, 2012 - |
Red Kettle campaign goal $1.2M - ASHWAUBENON - The Salvation Army is drumming up donations for its Red Kettle campaign. The bells have been ringing for about a week, but the Salvation Army of Brown County kicked off its overall Christmas campaign Tuesday. |
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| Nov. 13, 2012 - |
Salvation Army's Red Kettle goal: $1.2M - The Salvation Army of Brown County hopes to raise $1.2 million before Christmas Eve during its annual Red Kettle fundraising campaign. The organization announced the amount on Tuesday afternoon at a kickoff celebration at Schneider National, 3101 S. Packerland Drive. The goal is $100,000 more than the amount raised during last year’s fundraiser |
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| Nov. 9, 2012 - |
Salvation Army's bell-ringing campaign underway - The Salvation Army’s annual Kettle Campaign doesn’t officially start until Tuesday but already got a ringing endorsement from volunteers at area stores this weekend. Bell-ringing began Friday morning as the Salvation Army launched what the organization says is sure to be a million-dollar-plus effort to support its various charity programs. |
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| Nov. 8, 2012 - |
The Salvation Army of Brown County Bell Ringing Begins Friday - The sound of The Salvation Army bell will again be heard throughout Brown County beginning this Friday, November 9 as this is the first official day of the 2012 Bell Season. |
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| Nov. 2, 2012 - |
Media Alert- Knights of Columbus to donate to Coats for Kids - The Knights of Columbus Council 10243 and Knights of Columbus De Pere will make a significant coat donation to the Coats for Kids Campaign of Brown County. This is the Knights of Columbus Council 10243 second year in making a large donation. |
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| Nov. 2, 2012 - |
Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids donation - A collection of winter coats is pushing the Salvation Army closer to its goal. Forty-six new jackets were collected Friday morning from the Knights of Columbus. The Salvation Army says the donation will allow just about every family to receive one new jacket during the Coats for Kids distribution on Saturday, Nov. 10. |
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| Nov. 1, 2012 - |
Final Day to sign-up for Coats for Kids in Brown County is Approaching - The final date for community members in need of coats to sign up for Coats for Kids distribution in Brown County is fast approaching and is this Saturday, November 3. To date, 1500 families have signed up for Christmas Assistance through The Salvation Army of Brown County, which includes the annual coat distribution. |
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| Oct. 31, 2012 - |
Knights of Columbus to donate to Coats for Kids - As The Salvation Army of Brown County begins sorting and hanging coats in preparation for the annual Coats for Kids distribution to an estimated 4000 children on November 10- they are receiving help from the Knights of Columbus Council 10243 and Knights of Columbus De Pere. Representatives from Knight of Columbus will be on hand on November 2, at 10am to make a significant coat donation to The Salvation Army. |
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| Oct. 31, 2012 - |
The Salvation Army Ramps Up Deployment Efforts in Sandy’s Wake - As Hurricane Sandy barreled up the East Coast, leaving mass destruction and power outages in its wake, The Salvation Army prepared for a long-term disaster response and recovery operation. Feeding has already begun at shelters in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions and mobile canteen units will deploy to the areas of greatest need as damage is assessed in the coming days. Crews will provide food, hydration, clean-up kits as well as emotional and spiritual care. |
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| Oct. 29, 2012 - |
Coats and cash donations pour in at Packers game - A record 440 coats and $12,688 in cash were collected Sunday for the Coats for Kids campaign at Lambeau Field.
The effort provides children with new and gently used coats for the winter months. The previous collection records were 386 coats and roughly $11,000. |
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| Oct. 24, 2012 - |
Kroc Center Hosts Family Free Event - On Friday, October 26, The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center will be offering a Family Free Event from 4pm-8pm. |
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| Oct. 23, 2012 - |
The Salvation Army Welcomes New Advisory Board Chairperson and Members - The Salvation Army of Brown County announces the installation of new Advisory Board Chairperson, Dawn M. Foeller. Trevor Farrell and William Challoner are congratulated on accepting invitations to serve as Advisory Board members. |
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| Oct. 18, 2012 - |
The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center is formally awarded LEED Silver certification - The Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center has been blest with receiving a long awaited goal of a silver rating in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. The Kroc Center received 53 points out of a possible 110 points for its energy efficient and environmentally responsible 101,927 sq. ft. facility. |
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| Oct. 8, 2012 - |
Media Alert-The Salvation Army of Brown County Opens Bell Ring
Sign-Up TODAY - Today is the official open day for The Salvation Army of Brown County Bell Office. Volunteer bell ringers are needed between Friday, November 9, 2012 and Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 56 kettle sites throughout Green Bay and the surrounding area. |
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| Oct. 8, 2012 - |
Salvation Army Needs More Bellringers - It's that time of the year when the Salvation Army is putting out the call for bell ringers for its red kettle campaign. The Brown County chapter needs thousands of volunteers to staff more than 50 red kettles across the area. The Salvation Army says a kettle with a bell ringer brings in a lot more money than a kettle standing alone. |
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| Oct. 5, 2012 - |
The Salvation Army of Brown County Opens Bell Ring Sign-Up - Soon the phones of The Salvation Army of Brown County will be ringing with eager volunteers wishing to sign-up for bell ringing shifts for the annual Red Kettle Campaign. October 8, 2012 at 8 a.m is the official open time for The Salvation Army of Brown County Bell Office, individuals may also sign-up online at www.ringbells.org. |
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| Oct. 5, 2012 - |
Bell ringing season nears for Salvation Army - The Salvation Army of is looking for volunteer bell ringers this holiday season.The Salvation Army of Brown County says bell ringers will be needed between November 9th and December 27th this year. To sign up for bell ringing shifts please call (920) 884-3077.
You can also sign up online at http://www.ringbells.org. |
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| Oct. 1, 2012 - |
Brown County families begin registering for Salvation Army Christmas Assistance - The Salvation Army of Brown County started registering families in need for Christmas assistance Monday. At the Salvation Army Gym, residents signed up for food baskets, along with the Coats for Kids and Toys for Tots program. Staff says they expected to register 400 families during the first six hours of sign-up Monday, as a line of people stretched outside the door |
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| Oct. 1, 2012 - |
Christmas assistance sign-up begins in Brown County - Families flocked to the Salvation Army Gym on Monday, eager to be the first to sign up for Christmas assistance.
The agency registered Brown County residents for food baskets, Toys for Tots and Coats for Kids program.
The line of people waiting to sign up stretched outside the door at times. Staff says it expects to register 400 families in the first six hours Monday. |
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| Sept. 28, 2012 - |
The Salvation Army of Brown County Begins Christmas Assistance Interviews - As the temperature outside begins to slide, visions of toys, food baskets, and coats begin to appear at The Salvation Army of Brown County. On October 1, 2012, The Salvation Army of Brown County will begin interviewing families for Christmas assistance through December 10. |
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| Sept. 27, 2012 - |
New majors welcomed by the Brown County Salvation Army - The Salvation Army in Brown County is welcoming two new officers. Majors Don and Jane Kincaid are now serving as the pastors at the Corps Community Chruch on Union Court and also as administrators for the various activities at the Center. |
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| Sept. 27, 2012 - |
The Salvation Army of Brown County welcomes new majors - The Brown County Salvation Army is welcoming two new officers. Majors Don and Jane Kincaid arrived in Green Bay this summer after four years in Minot, North Dakota |
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| Sept. 27, 2012 - |
The Salvation Army of Brown County has two new faces - Major Don Kincaid and Major Jane Kincaid will serve as the pastors at the Corps Community Center Church on Union Court in Green Bay and also serve as administrators for the various activities at the center. They’re coming to the Green Bay area from Minot, N.D., and have worked with the Salvation Army since 1986. |
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| Sept. 26, 2012 - |
The Salvation Army Hosts American Idol contestant Casey Abrams - The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center will be hosting a concert by Casey Abrams and his band today at 7:00pm. |
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| Sept. 26, 2012 - |
The Salvation Army of Brown County Welcomes New Majors - The Salvation Army of Brown County has welcomed two new officers. Majors Don & Jane Kincaid arrived in Green Bay this summer after four years in Minot, North Dakota and Major Jane says she’s hopeful that Northeast Wisconsin will provide some of the same wonderful snowfalls that made their time in Minot something special. |
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| Sept. 20, 2012 - |
The Legacy of Love Luncheon-TODAY - The Salvation Army Celebrates Long-Term Donors
Donors who have reached specific donating milestones of 15-35 years have been invited to celebrate with The Salvation Army of Brown County. Attendees will be served a special lunch and Captain Ken Shiels, Senior Kroc Officer/Brown County Coordinator will address the donors with highlights of all programs and facilities of the Army from the past year. |
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| Aug. 29, 2012 - |
The Salvation Army of Brown County After School Programming - Unaccompanied youth is a major concern among families during the critical hours after school. The Salvation Army provides Brown County youth new opportunities to learn and grow as individuals through after school programming in a safe, secure and monitored environment. The Salvation Army is proud to offer two after school programs in the Green Bay area, Kroc Youth Club and After School Program at Union Court. |
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| Aug. 28, 2012 - |
TODAY-The Salvation Army Celebrates Kroc Kountry Garden Gala - The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center will celebrate it’s one year anniversary and Kroc Kountry Gala this evening beginning at 5:30pm. Key speakers of the evening include Mayor Jim Schmitt, Capt. Ken Shiels, and Kroc Center members. All proceeds from the event will go to the Kroc Scholarship fund to assist low-income community members with the cost of a Kroc membership. |
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| Aug. 27, 2012 - |
The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Celebrates Kroc Kountry Garden Gala - On August 28, 2012, for one enchanted evening, the Kroc Center auditorium will be transformed into a magical country garden for the Kroc Kountry Garden Gala. The evening will be hosted by WIXX radio personality Otis Day. The evening begins with a 5:30pm social, with dinner and oral auction to follow. Entertainment will be provided by local music group, The Town Criers. All proceeds from the event will support the Kroc Center Scholarship Fund which assists low-income individuals with the cost of membership to the Kroc Center. The evening will also include testimonials and reflection from Kroc Center members on how the Kroc Center has made a difference in their lives. |
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| Aug. 23, 2012 - |
Kroc Center celebrates first year and prepares for more - Green Bay’s new Kroc Center has served hundreds of families during its first year — and taught its operators countless lessons about managing such a dynamic facility. |
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| Aug. 18, 2012 - |
Salvation Army, Target help kids get ready for school - Dozens of area kids are ready to hit the books again this year after stockpiling necessary school supplies. The Salvation Army of Brown County and Target teamed up Friday to help area kids in need prepare for the 2012-13 school year by giving them an $80 gift card to use on school supplies, new clothes and other necessities. |
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| Aug. 17, 2012 - |
TODAY-The Salvation Army and Target Shopping Spree - On August 17, more than 60 local students in need will have the opportunity to visit the Green Bay West and Appleton East Target stores to purchase school supplies, clothing and other must-have necessities just in time for back-to-school. The Salvation Army and Target are helping 60 K-12 students across the city gear up for the upcoming academic year 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. Additionally, each child will be paired with a volunteer chaperone for their fun day of back-to-school shopping. |
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| Aug. 16, 2012 - |
60 Fox Cities and Brown County Students Awarded Back-to-School Shopping Spree from Target and The Salvation Army - On August 17, more than 60 local students in need will have the opportunity to visit the Green Bay West and Appleton East Target stores to purchase school supplies, clothing and other must-have necessities just in time for back-to-school. The Salvation Army and Target are helping 60 K-12 students across the city gear up for the upcoming academic year 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. Additionally, each child will be paired with a volunteer chaperone for their fun day of back-to-school shopping. |
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| Aug. 15, 2012 - |
Students get helping hand with back-to-school tools - The Brown County Salvation Army's Tools for School program is helping 1,600 students from low-income families to head back to school with brand new pencils, folders, notebooks and other supplies. |
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| Aug. 13, 2012 - |
“Tools for School” Program to Help Children in Need - Tools for School helps the parents of underprivileged school children obtain the necessary supplies recommended for the child's grade level, as available. Students in Brown County, from Kindergarten through high school, are eligible for Tools for School Distribution-Monday, August 13 (TODAY)9 a.m. - 6 p.m. About 1,600 children will be helped through this program. Representatives of The Salvation Army of Brown County will be available for interviews. |
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| Aug. 9, 2012 - |
“Tools for School” Receives Help from Starting Point Day Care Center - As The Salvation Army begins packing and sorting school supply bags in preparation for their annual distribution to an estimated 1,600 students on Monday, August 13 – they are receiving help from Starting Point Day Care. Children and staff from the Green Bay center will be at The Salvation Army, today, August 9 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am to lend a hand in preparing the bags. |
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| Aug. 9, 2012 - |
The Salvation Army’s Tools for School Program Helps Children in Need - Heading to the department store is a back-to-school ritual for most families with school-aged children. Unfortunately, some families just don’t have the resources to buy needed notebooks, pencils, glue or other supplies. These families can get the needed school supplies through The Salvation Army’s Tools for School program, which will have its distribution day on Monday, August 13, 2012. Parents of underprivileged school-aged children can get the necessary supplies recommended for their grade level. The distribution will take place at The Salvation Army Corps Community Center gym at 626 Union Court, Green Bay, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., while supplies last. |
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| Aug. 6, 2012 - |
The Salvation Army Serves at Sikh Temple Shooting in Wisconsin - The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services Team was on site of a mass shooting at the Sikh Temple in Oak Creek, providing refreshments and spiritual support to first responders and family members |
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| July 30, 2012 - |
Couple shares mission to serve at Kroc Center church - When Salvation Army Lt. Karl Blessing and his wife, Maj. Louise Blessing, met, they didn’t know that one day they would be ordained together as Salvation Army officers. |
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| July 20, 2012 - |
The Salvation Army website re-design with RSS-feed - The Salvation Army of Brown County has a new look... on the web! The Salvation Army of Brown County website, www.sagreenbay.org, has gone through a necessary re-design bringing in local feel and offering information on programs in a stream-lined fashion. The new site is extremely user friendly, displaying services and events of The Salvation Army as well as community resources and partners. To subscribe to The Salvation Army of Brown County RSS New/PR Feeds use the link below, and click on the orange RSS icon on the top of the page http://www.sagreenbay.org/media/news/ |
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| July 19, 2012 - |
The Salvation Army Neighborhood Picnic - The Salvation Army of Brown County will be hosting their annual Neighborhood Picnic this Friday, July 22 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at its 626 Union Ct. Green Bay location. |
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| July 18, 2012 - |
Shopko partners with Salvation Army On “Tools for School” campaign - Shopko partners with Salvation Army On "Tools for School" campaign |
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| June 25, 2012 - |
The Salvation Army Golf Outing Media Alert - The Salvation Army Green Bay Corps Community Center's Women's Auxiliary is hosting their 18th annual Working Miracles Golf Classic today! |
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| May 31, 2012 - |
18th Annual Working Miracles Golf Classic Set for June 25, 2012 - Over 70 golfers are set to hit the links on Monday, June 25, in support of the 18th Annual Working Miracles Golf Classic, hosted by The Salvation Army of Brown County's Women's Auxiliary. Once again this year, the golf outing will take place at Northbrook Country Club in Luxemburg and the proceeds will benefit Camp Hope and other children's programming of the Salvation Army. |
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| May 15, 2012 - |
The Salvation Army-Corps Community Center presents F.A.C.T. - The Salvation Army Fighting Against Corporate Tobacco (FACT) Group will provide a presentation geared to young kids and teens on how tobacco industry is promoting and encouraging youth to buy their products and how they can fight against it. |
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| May 1, 2012 - |
The Perceptions of Poverty in America - A new national survey by The Salvation Army reveals that Americans are sympathetic to those in need, but many misunderstand the causes of poverty. The results are part of a new report, “Perceptions of Poverty: The Salvation Army’s Report to America.” |
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| Apr. 26, 2012 - |
The Salvation Army Celebrates Bed and Bread Donors - The Salvation Army of Brown County will recognize and thank the Bed & Bread Club members during a lunch event at the Corps Community Center in Green Bay. Over the past 15 years, the Bed & Bread Club has provided more than $950,000 to support the programs of The Salvation Army of Brown County. |
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| Apr. 14, 2012 - |
Camp Hope 2012 Registration - Registration for The Salvation Army Camp Hope program is today. Camp Hope provides safe, quality and affordable childcare for youth ages 7 to 12.Camp Hope begins on June 11th and runs Monday through Friday until August 24th (We are closed the week of July 2-6) |
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| Apr. 6, 2012 - |
The Salvation Army Hosts Good Friday Service - Nine area churches will be coming together at The Salvation Army's Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center to owrship together on Good Friday. Each of the churches will be urging thier parishioners to come to the Kroc Center to take time from their busy lives to observe Good Friday in unity. |
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| Mar. 21, 2012 - |
Vacation Bible School-A Spring Break Alternative at The Salvation Army of Brown County - The Salvation Army's Vacation Bible School is set for March 26-30, 2012. "It's a great opportunity for children, 4k through eighth grade, to participate in fun, spiritual activities each day," said Captain Katherine Clausell, Corps officer for The Salvation Army of Brown County, Union Court facility. "The Biblical lessons will be taught through arts and crafts, gym activities, skits, games and music." |
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| Mar. 16, 2012 - |
The Salvation Army of Brown County St. Patrick's Day Luncheon - The Salvation Army of Brown County will be serving up a special St. Patrick's Day luncheon. |
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| Mar. 12, 2012 - |
The Salvation Army of Brown County Seeks Nonperishable Food Donations - The Salvation Army of Brown County is seeking donations of nonperishable food items, including: spaghetti, macaroni and cheese, noodles, cereal, rice and instant potatoes. |
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| Mar. 2, 2012 - |
Kroc Center Hosts Family Free Event - Family Free event at the Kroc Center in Green Bay. Those attending will have the opportunity to use the facility for free. |
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| Feb. 11, 2012 - |
Salvation Army drive gets $1.1M, falls short of goal - The Salvation Army of Brown County’s Red Kettle Christmas campaign came up short of its $1.2 million goal, officials said this morning. The campaign reached $1,093,488, about 9 percent short of the goal. |
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THE SALVATION ARMY OF BROWN COUNTY MISSION
The Salvation Army of Brown County, Local Mission Statement:
The Salvation Army is a spiritual community that fosters an environment that improves self-sufficiency, promotes self-discovery and provides hope.
We promote the well-being of all who come to us, including those who are unable to meet their basic needs or be self-sufficient. We coordinate a comprehensive array of services to meet human needs as our resources allow.
It is our commitment to direct those in need to the most appropriate program or service available, whether offered by The Salvation Army or another agency or provider.
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The Salvation Army - Green Bay Corps
626 Union Ct - Green Bay, WI 54303
Telephone: (920) 497-7053
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Corps Community Center
1315 Lime Kiln Road - Green Bay, WI 54311
Telephone: (920) 884-5007
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1125 West Mason St. - Green Bay, WI 54304
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