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Metro Detroit woman spreads Christmas cheer, one bell ring at a time
Each year, the Salvation Army bell ringers are out there, trying to gather donations. For one woman, she takes her spirit with her each time she's on the job.
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Each year, the Salvation Army bell ringers are out there, trying to gather donations. For one woman, she takes her spirit with her each time she's on the job.
It's a holiday tradition we're all very well aware of, the Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign.
Officials say the rare South African gold Krugerrand coin was found in a kettle outside of a Kroger store in St. Clair Shores.
The nonprofit aims to complete more than 50,000 hours of bell-ringing shifts in Wayne, Macomb and Oakland counties. The organization hopes to reach its $7.9 million fundraising goal.
June 2 is National Donut Day. And what you might not know is that the Salvation Army established the holiday 85 years ago.
The Salvation Army Southeast Michigan Adult Rehabilitation Center is hosting a Memorial Day sale at its 29 thrift stores.
If you are looking to clean out your closet and want to get rid of some high-quality items, a new store from the Salvation Army called "Sally's on Fort" is just the place to do it.
In support of its Adult Rehabilitation Center in Detroit, the Salvation Army will be hosting its spring sales event on Saturday, March 11. During the one-day event, shoppers will be able to save 50% off all clothes.
The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit partnered with Meridian for another year to distribute nearly 140 coats, gloves and hats to Detroiters and serve meals from the Bed & Bread trucks.
A great need impacting thousands in Metro Detroit is the lack of food. The organization is working to fulfill that need with the Bed and Bread Club.
Mueller says they've seen a noticeable drop at the kettles we see outside of box stores or other populous locations
The Salvation Army has partnered with Toyota to provide local families with warm boots for the winter as part of its "Walk in My Boots" event.
With support from the Consortium of Hope, a group of community leaders and businesses who help the Salvation Army fundraise each year, donations made now through Dec. 31 will be fully matched, up to $500,000.
Rising inflation could cause tighter budgets for some families as others may wonder how generous they can be.
The Salvation Army is giving you a chance to be a rock star while helping families across Metro Detroit.
With the holidays approaching, community efforts to equip the less fortunate for the winter months get underway.
The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit is accepting applications from residents in Wayne, Macomb, and Oakland counties for its Christmas assistance program.
The donation will go towards the Bed and Bread Program for deliveries and wrap around services.
The nonprofit is using $50,000 it received from Schostak Brothers & Co. to support its Bed & Bread program, which supplies the Detroit area with food and shelter.
Donations can be dropped off at The Salvation Army Farmington Hills Corps Community Center located on 27500 Shiawassee St. in Farmington Hills.
These may be the dog days of summer but things have been anything but quiet as Toyota's Curt McAllister, Salvation Army's Maj. Timothy Meyer, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel appear on CBS 62's Michigan Matters (airing 8 am Sunday) to discuss unusually busy times.
With the holiday season here and challenging times for many across the region amid this pandemic, the leaders of four local organizations appear on CBS 62's "Michigan Matters" this Sunday at its new time (7:30 am) to talk how they are adjusting and pitching in to help.
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The 130-foot Margaret A. Muir schooner "had lay undetected for over a century, despite hundreds of fishing boats passing over," historians say.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a law that would make it easier for people to be released from Michigan prisons if they're in debilitating health.
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Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
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