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Tag: Salvation Army
Posted inKenosha Government, Kenosha Lens
Kenosha County Joint Information Center Announces Food Pantry Needs
In response to numerous inquiries from community members on how they can help during the COVID-19 emergency, the Kenosha County Joint Information Center is periodically publishing a list of needs […]
Posted inCORONAVIRUS
Meal Services in Racine
Meal services in Racine County are now available for residents. Due to COVID-19 changes may occur, but as of now, this is the current information to follow. Where are meal […]
Posted inCommunity
Healthy Kids Diner to launch May 28
The Healthy Kids Diner is a year-round program that is the result of a partnership between the Salvation Army of Racine and the Racine Police Department. The program will be […]
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SC Johnson will match local Red Kettle donations on Saturday, Dec. 15
Accompanied by the familiar sights and sounds of volunteers ringing bells while standing alongside red kettles, the Racine area Salvation Army is again in front or area retailers with the […]
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The Salvation Army suggests volunteering this holiday season
Local Salvation Army volunteer Steve Jordan worked his hours in front of the Pick’n Save grocery store. (Photo courtesy of Steve Jordan) Christmas and the holidays are synonymous with giving […]
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Tradition of the Salvation Army red kettle supports many local programs every year
Aside from “Ho, ho, ho!” and several songs by Perry Como, perhaps no other sound says Christmas more than the ring of a Salvation Army bell. The red kettle has […]
Posted inDevelopment, Local news, Real Estate
Racine County real estate transfers Sept. 10 through Sept. 14
A number of real estate properties changed hands between Sept. 10 through Sept. 14, including a Salvation Army thrift store and a commercial property on Rapids Drive, according to the […]
Posted inCommunity, Events, Police and fire
Racine Community Invited to National Night Out Kick-Off
The Racine community is invited to kick off National Night Out, “America’s Night Out Against Crime and Drugs,” at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, August 7, at the Salvation Army, 1901 Washington […]
Posted inPolice and fire
UPDATE: Couple arrested for stealing Red Kettle
UPDATE: A couple was arrested Sunday after they stole a Salvation Army red kettle last week. They told police they took the kettle to support their heroin habit, according to […]
Posted inBreaking
Obituary: Sally Tessmer
Sally R. Tessmer, 86, passed away on Tuesday August 9, 2016 at the Elizabeth Residence in Franklin. Born in Racine on February 22, 1930 to the late Harold and Ruth […]
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$350,000 Goal for 2015 Salvation Army Giving Campaign
Bright red kettles and cheery bell-ringers will soon take their place at area stores and offices as the 2015 Salvation Army holiday giving campaign kicks into gear. The goal is […]
Posted inBreaking, Community, Schools
Salvation Army Program Helps Hungry Kids on Weekends
The Salvation Army is helping Racine Unified students eat on the weekends when they might otherwise not have enough food to get them from Friday afternoon to Monday morning. What […]
Posted inCommunity
Diamond Ring Donation Found In Salvation Army Kettle
One Salvation Army kettle contained a surprise gift — a diamond engagement ring set. And the way it was left in the kettle has led officials to believe that the rings […]
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Warm Coat Shortage for Area Children
Area kids are in need of warm coats, hats and gloves, and the Salvation Army has run out of items already donated. In a press release issued Thursday, Maj. Ken […]