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<item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: HELP REFRESH DETROIT: Voting Begins July 1 to grant $250K to The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 1 Jul 2010 08:06:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit is in the running for a $250,000 grant from the Pepsi Refresh Project this month, an effort by Pepsi to grant funds to people, businesses and non-profits with ideas that create a positive impact on communities.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/F09A33550072C73A862577530047F5ED?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: The Salvation Army Continues Reponse Following Tornado]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 8 Jun 2010 08:19:05 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Following the tornado that touched down Sunday morning in Dundee Township, The Salvation Army&#8217;s Emergency Disaster Services team has provided meals, fresh fruit and water to nearly 3,000 residents who are out of power.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/772081B73ECD6A538625773C004928DB?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: The Salvation Army Responds Following Tornado]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 7 Jun 2010 08:23:23 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Responding quickly after the tornado that touched down this morning in Dundee Township, The Salvation Army&#8217;s Emergency Disaster Services team is providing food and water to local residents who are out of power.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/05288E6AEAC5C0278625773B00498DA3?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: One-Day Sporting Clay Benefit Raises $35K for The Salvation Army&#8217;s Outdoor Program for Children]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 3 Jun 2010 07:15:29 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit and Cabela&#8217;s&#8217; 4th annual Sporting Clay Event raised $35,285 for The Salvation Army Outdoors (TSAO) &#8211; a program which provides children with hands-on educational activities to develop a variety of skills, from camping to woodworking.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/66A8FB664AE8FCE38625773700435628?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Rummage Sale June 5 benefits The Salvation Army of Warren]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 1 Jun 2010 12:04:34 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army Warren Corps Community Center will host its 4th annual Rummage/Vendor Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 5.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/7CFAF66855B0B11486257735005DCD86?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Summer Dreams]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 08:31:33 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kids look forward to the summer with great hopes and dreams and loads of excitement and enthusiasm. Many children served by The Salvation Army are able to realize those dreams with the help of the Detroit Free Press' annual Summer Dreams program.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/68692E7C5642D0E286257721004A4D12?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: A Vegetable Garden Grows for The Salvation Army]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:16:59 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army of Livingston County will now supplement its food pantry to those in need with locally grown produce, thanks to a generous donation from Comcast as part of its Comcast Cares Day, set for 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 24.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/66698C3677EF48B58625770D005EF089?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: The Salvation Army Begins Facility Renovations]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:03:05 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army took the first official steps in renovating its new Pontiac center with a groundbreaking and dedication ceremony on April 21. The event was well-attended by public dignitaries and community supporters, including Pontiac Mayor Leon Jukowski and members of Pontiac City Council.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/9DB3FAEFBEA9C5758625770C0068A75F?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Mom 2 Mom Sale April 17 Benefits The Salvation Army of Warren]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:48:36 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army will host a Mom 2 Mom Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 17, at its Warren Corps Community Center, 24140 Mound Road Warren, MI 48091.  Admission is $2 at 9:30 a.m.; $1 at 10 a.m. or after.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/C839B9D4748C237B8625770500515AD5?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: New Home Page]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 1 Apr 2010 10:34:36 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/B777D80FFB44BE66862576F8005590F9?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: WSHJ 88.3 Radio-a-thon Raises Money for Children&#8217;s Home in Haiti ]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:46:58 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Southfield Public Schools&#8217; radio station, WSHJ 88.3 FM, operating out of Southfield High School, is teaming up with The Salvation Army to raise money for a children&#8217;s home in Haiti by hosting a radio-a-thon that will begin Friday, March 26th at 3 P.M. and end on Saturday, March 27th at 7 A.M.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/0C7F418281C1401A862576E800513466?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: The Salvation Army of Monroe&#8217;s Larget Food Drive Returns March 17]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:31:54 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Splash Universe Water Park Resort and The Salvation Army have joined forces to make a splash against hunger on St. Patrick&#8217;s Day.

On Wednesday, March 17, the Dundee, Mich., water park will offer free admission to all wearing green who also provide a non-perishable food item to benefit The Salvation Army of Monroe.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/6F7B1DE0F0C59505862576E700604E1D?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: The Salvation Army Provides Easter Assistance to Children]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 3 Mar 2010 14:33:49 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army Warren Corps Community Center is currently accepting applications for its 14th Annual Dress an Angel Program for residents of southern Macomb County, including Warren, Roseville, Eastpointe and additional areas. Applications will be accepted now through March 11.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/05F34E6AFAB2869B862576DB0070F5CC?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: 23rd Annual Dick Purtan Radiothon Raises More than $2.34 Million]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:55:07 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit, 104.3 WOMC, Dick Purtan and Purtan&#8217;s People joined forces today for the final Radiothon to benefit The Salvation Army Bed & Bread Program before Purtan's retirement from radio. The 16-hour event which broadcast live on 104.3 WOMC-FM at Oakland Mall in Troy raised $2,339,440.

Over the past 23 years, the Dick Purtan Radiothon has raised $23,613,317 to help The Salvation Army provide food and shelter through this critical program.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/1DD2346C06DB488A862576D7001B051E?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Charity Games Raise $33,000 for The Salvation Army]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:53:31 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More of the homeless and hungry in our community will receive a hot meal and a clean bed to sleep in thanks to The Royal Oak Hockey Association (ROHA), Troy Youth Hockey Association, Oakland Jr. Grizzlies and the Detroit Red Wings Alumni Association. These associations skated for a cause this month raising a total of $33,000 for the 23rd Annual Dick Purtan Radiothon to benefit The Salvation Army&#8217;s Bed & Bread Program.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/0C814CB8B5A5D883862576D3006D4551?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Achatz Handmade Pie Co., Detroit Lions Team Up to Raise $5K for The Salvation Army&#8217;s International Haiti Relief]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:01:02 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Achatz Handmade Pie Company and Achatz Soup from Skratzch recently teamed up with the Detroit Lions, raising $5,396 for The Salvation Army&#8217;s international disaster relief efforts in Haiti.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/475C043F98A1D2EA862576D200737397?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: College for Creative Studies Student Designs Special Incentive for the 23rd Annual Dick Purtan Radiothon]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:57:35 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In support of the 23rd Annual Dick Purtan Radiothon, Jose Sulaica, a senior at The College for Creative Studies (CCS), has designed artwork for a commemorative, collectible bread plate that will serve as the special incentive for donors who give $240 more during this year&#8217;s Radiothon.

The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit, 104.3 WOMC, Dick Purtan and Purtan&#8217;s People are joining forces on Friday, Feb. 26 for the last 16-hour Dick Purtan Radiothon before the legend&#8217;s recently announced retirement from radio. The Radiothon will broadcast live from Oakland Mall in Troy from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on that day.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/92D188A65643F13C862576D2007322BA?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: 23rd Annual Dick Purtan Radiothon to Benefit The Salvation Army]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:00:38 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit, 104.3 WOMC, Dick Purtan and Purtan&#8217;s People are joining forces for the last 16-hour Dick Purtan Radiothon before the legend&#8217;s recently announced retirement from radio.

The Radiothon will raise funds critical to help the homeless and hungry in our community, in a year when the need is greater than ever due to the persistent economic downturn.

The 23rd Annual Dick Purtan Radiothon will broadcast live from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 26, at Oakland Mall in Troy.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/8AF1E8E63372C635862576CE00686DCF?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Hollywood Markets Makes $21,000 Donation to The Salvation Army]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:53:35 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit recently received a $21,206.23 donation from Hollywood Markets to support the nonprofit&#8217;s international disaster relief efforts in Haiti.

Hollywood Markets gave customers the opportunity to make a donation to The Salvation Army&#8217;s Haiti relief efforts during checkout in each of their seven locations. Customers donated $11,206.23 to the relief effort and Hollywood Markets contributed a $10,000 match.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/4843312E2CBE7278862576CD0051CF81?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: The Salvation Army of Bay City Launches $3 Million Capital Campaign]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:48:04 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army of Bay City announced on Feb. 16, the launch of a $3 million capital campaign to rebuild its community center to include a barrier free soup kitchen and expanded social services area.

The campaign aims to raise enough money to rebuild its Bay City Corps Community Center at the current site at 401 Tenth St. in Bay City.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/72153E9C3E557E06862576CC006CC56D?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Local Schools Go to &#8216;War&#8217; for The Salvation Army]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:44:40 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[&#8220;Coin Wars&#8221; and &#8220;Give a Buck for a Truck&#8221; are two new fundraising programs designed to run in conjunction with the 23rd Annual Dick Purtan Radiothon, a joint effort by Dick Purtan and Purtan&#8217;s People, 104.3 WOMC and The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit. The 23rd Annual Dick Purtan Radiothon will broadcast live from the Oakland Mall in Troy from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 26.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/5269DFD77D386DDF862576CC006C75DF?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Achatz teams with Detroit Lions to raise $5k for Haitian disaster relief]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:20:47 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Achatz Handmade Pie Company Headquartered in Chesterfield Michigan and Achatz Soup form Skratzch operated out of Casco, Michigan held the &#8220;Lionshare&#8221; event with cooperation of the Detroit Lions and the Salvation Army.  On Friday, February 5, three current Detroit Lions (Jason Hanson, Nick Harris and Jerod Devries) and retired Defensive Star Luther Elliss generously donated their time to meet and greet with customers and collect donations for Haitian Disaster Relief. Customers who came in to the stores throughout the day and made a donation of $10 or more for The Salvation Army&#8217;s Haiti Relief Operations received a free slice of pie or hot bowl of soup.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/806A356DAD4AA3B9862576CB00544D20?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: The Salvation Army Announces Red Kettle Campaign Results]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 9 Feb 2010 14:39:44 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit today announced it raised $7,462,052 during the 2009 Red Kettle Campaign, which is only $337,948 short of its $7.8 million goal. The fundraising campaign ran from Nov. 13, 2009 through Jan. 31, 2010.

&#8220;We saw an interesting, but significant trend with Red Kettle giving this year,&#8221; said Major John Turner, general secretary of The Salvation Army Eastern Michigan Division. &#8220;Although fewer people gave to this year&#8217;s Red Kettle Campaign, they had such confidence in The Salvation Army that they gave more than ever before.&#8221;]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/6F677D7EF4F0373B862576C50071804D?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: The Salvation Army&#8217;s William Booth Legal Aid Clinic Receives $10,000 Grant from Michigan State Bar Foundation]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 4 Feb 2010 08:34:51 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army&#8217;s William Booth Legal Aid Clinic received a $10,000 grant from the Michigan State Bar Foundation to assist in providing services to the disadvantaged and &#8220;new poor&#8221;.

&#8220;New poor is a term we use to describe people who used to donate to The Salvation Army but are now on the receiving end,&#8221; said Ellen Dickman, executive director of the William Booth Legal Aid Clinic. &#8220;More people are coming to us for assistance than ever before, and this generous grant from the Michigan State Bar Foundation will allow us to continue legal services to metro Detroiters.&#8221;]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/4DA609B742D6720B862576C000501854?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: The Oakland Jr. Grizzlies and Troy Youth Hockey Association Run Up the Score for The Salvation Army]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 3 Feb 2010 10:07:03 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Red Wings Alumni Association will face-off against coaches from the Oakland Jr. Grizzlies and Troy Youth Hockey Association for the first annual event to benefit The Salvation Army&#8217;s Bed & Bread Program on Feb. 5-6 at the Troy Sports Center.

Proceeds from the two-day fundraiser, which includes a Friday night skate-a-thon and a Saturday hockey game between the Detroit Red Wings Alumni Association and Oakland Jr. Grizzlies and the Troy Youth Hockey Association, will benefit the 23rd Annual Dick Purtan Radiothon. The community hopes to raise more than $25,000 to be donated to The Salvation Army&#8217;s Bed & Bread Program. The Farbman Group of Southfield is generously underwriting the event.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/187E6BB2861574D6862576BF0058894E?opendocument</link></item>
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