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Released 17 May 2012
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GOSPEL RECORDING ARTIST PHEBE HINES TO PERFORM
TODAY IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL SALVATION ARMY WEEK
WHO:
Salvation Army of
Milwaukee County
WHAT:
In recognition of National Salvation Army Week The
Salvation Army will host a celebration and appreciation luncheon to
honor volunteers who provide service and support to programs helping
families in need. Gospel Recording Artist Phebe Hines to perform during
luncheon.
WHEN:
Thursday, May 17th
11:30-1:00 p.m.
WHERE: The
Salvation Army DistributionCenter
5880 N. 60th Street
WHY: National Salvation
Army Week events across the country
highlight the importance of Americans giving back to their local
communities to support their neighbors in need. The very first National
Salvation Army Week was declared by President Dwight D. Eisenhower
between November 18 and December 4, 1954 as a reminder to Americans that
they should give freely of themselves.
Though the dates have
changed, the work of The Salvation Army has not.
Since The Salvation Army began its social service work in the United
States in 1880, the organization has grown into one of the largest
social service provides in the country, directly supporting nearly 30
million Americans each year, through a variety of programs. To learn
more about The Salvation Army visit www.SAmilwaukee.org.
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About The
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the
universal Christian
church established in London in 1865, has been supporting those in need
in His name without discrimination for 129 years in the United States.
Nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army
each year through the broadest array of social services that range from
providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance
for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter
to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children.
Approximately 84 cents of every dollar spent is used to support those
services in 5,000 communities nationwide. For more information, go to www.SAmilwaukee.org.