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<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> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: &#8216;Lionshare&#8217; at Achatz Pie Supports The Salvation Army for Haiti Relief]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 2 Feb 2010 08:31:53 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Achatz Handmade Pie Co. and the Detroit Lions are teaming up to raise money for Haiti Earthquake relief.

From noon to 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, Detroit Lions Players will meet and greet customers at various area Achatz Handmade Pie Shops.

From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., customers will also receive a free slice of pie or a hot bowl of soup to-go with a donation of $10 or more. Donations will be collected at all six Achatz Pie locations, as well as Achatz Catering and Soups from Skratzch in Adair, Mich.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/B7D5B71928EBA58F862576BE004FD310?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: The Royal Oak Hockey Association Hits the Ice to Raise Money for The Salvation Army]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:51:13 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Red Wings Alumni Association will face-off against the Royal Oak Hockey Association (ROHA) alumni for the fourth annual event to benefit The Salvation Army&#8217;s Bed & Bread Program on Jan. 29 - 30 at the John Lindell Ice Arena in Royal Oak.

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 ROHA, will benefit the 23rd Annual Dick Purtan Radiothon. The community hopes to raise more than $30,000 to be donated to The Salvation Army&#8217;s Bed & Bread Program. Hennessey Capital of Huntington Woods is generously sponsoring the event.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/A5077BB4E23FC1F1862576B8005C94BC?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: **RED (Kettle) ALERT**]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:24:58 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With less than a week to spare in this year's Red Kettle fundraising campaign, The Salvation Army is putting an urgent call out to all of its supporters because it is more than $400,000 away from its $7.8 million goal.

Although the deadline to reach this critical goal is rapidly approaching, metro Detroiters have until Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010 to donate online, by phone or mail. Remember: 83 cents of each dollar raised by this campaign goes back into the metro Detroit community for Salvation Army programming.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/7DA83B5FCF33768B862576B60054AF35?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Salvation Army Mobilizing Personnel, Resources to Aid in Haiti Relief]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:44:07 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army is mobilizing resources and personnel to assist with the international relief effort in Haiti following a severe earthquake Tuesday that damaged much of the country&#8217;s infrastructure, housing and commercial buildings.

The Salvation Army has had a presence in Haiti since 1950 and currently operates schools, clinics, a hospital, feeding programs, children's homes and church-related activities spread across two major facilities in Port au Prince, close to the epicenter of the earthquake and at other locations in the country.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/B123B5810CC472C1862576AA0071E702?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Doing the Most Good Never Tasted So Good!]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 6 Jan 2010 15:16:57 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s the salsa that says you care! Garden Fresh Gourmet&#8217;s founder and president, Jack Aronson, has lovingly created a new, two-pint All Natural Purtan&#8217;s Special Limited Edition Mango Peach Salsa and 100 percent of the profits will directly support the Salvation Army Bed and Bread Club&#174; as part of the 23rd annual Dick Purtan Radiothon being held February 26, 2010 at Oakland Mall. The charitable salsa-maker&#8217;s goal? A $100,00 donation!]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/15F031CE164F895E862576A30074E88E?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: A Special Salsa for a Special Cause!]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 4 Jan 2010 12:30:08 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In stores now, Purtan&#8217;s Special Salsa is a sweet and spicy salsa with mango and habanero peppers, accented by a kiss of honey and a touch of ginger, created with love by Garden Fresh Gourmet president and founder Jack Aronson. Think sweet, with a bit of warmth at the end. The preservative-free, all-natural salsa is available now at Kroger and anywhere else Garden Fresh Gourmet is usually sold, including any stores serviced by Lipari Foods. A two-pint jar retails for $5.99 &#8211; $2 less than the regular two-pint price. A full 100 percent of the profits will directly support The Salvation Army Bed & Bread Club, as part of the 23rd annual Dick Purtan Radiothon, set for Feb. 26, 2010 at Oakland Mall in Troy.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/7F61E48AEF8FF070862576A10065A2EF?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: The Salvation Army Encourages Resolutions to Help Others in Need]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 4 Jan 2010 10:53:35 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re among those who traditionally ring in the New Year by pledging to eat less and exercise more, here&#8217;s a healthier resolution to add to your list: Make metro Detroit a better place by volunteering to &#8220;Doing the Most Good&#8221; for others in need. &#8220;In these tough economic times, we need volunteers more than ever,&#8221; said Major John Turner general secretary for The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit. &#8220;The Salvation Army has seen a 60 percent increase in demand for services, and volunteers can help us fill this growing need.&#8221;]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/411D1BC05C4D5101862576A1005CCC06?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Bed & Bread Club®]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 4 Jan 2010 09:17:34 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/6E4D48CE8C8C763B862576A1005401CE?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: **RED (Kettle) ALERT**]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:19:07 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit is responding to an urgent need in Oakland County by letting it&#8217;s Corp Community Center in Royal Oak keep its Red Kettles at Kroger, Hiller&#8217;s and Hollywood Market storefronts through Dec. 31.

&#8220;This is an unprecedented situation,&#8221; said Major Todd Thielke, Detroit city commander for The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit. &#8220;Using the Red Kettles at any time other than Christmas is something The Salvation Army rarely does.&#8221;]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/2525EAEF604F9EBC8625769C004EA7A5?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Last Call for Red Kettle Donations]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:25:02 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The sound of bells ringing at The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit&#8217;s 300 red kettle locations will come to an end tomorrow, Dec. 24. This is the last chance for metro Detroiters to put money in the red kettles and help The Salvation Army achieve its $7.8 million goal.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/B9B3DD20C6F0180B8625769400702815?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Don&#8217;t Wait to Do Good! Last Chance to Donate in 2009]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:00:36 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army is urging supporters to make a donation to the 2009 Red Kettle Campaign before midnight Dec. 31 to help the nonprofit achieve its $7.8 million goal &#8211; and as an added benefit, get a tax write off on their 2009 taxes.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/F8FF8938DD6DC172862576940052742E?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: WWJ Newsradio 950 and The Salvation Army Hold Fourth Annual Red Kettle Day on Dec. 22]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:32:17 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit and WWJ Newsradio 950 are joining forces to help our community&#8217;s most disadvantaged for the fourth annual &#8220;Red Kettle Day&#8221; on Tuesday, Dec. 22.

&#8220;Red Kettle Day is an important part of the holiday giving season,&#8221; said Major John Turner, general secretary for The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit. &#8220;It is particularly important because it represents the final push for donations to the red kettles; with need up 60 percent this year, we need the community&#8217;s support more than ever.&#8221;]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/AAB8F893D78AE5458625769300765004?opendocument</link></item>
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