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<item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: The Salvation Army&#8217;s Red Kettle Kickoff Will Be Louder Than Ever]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:57:13 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit will officially kick-off the 2009 Red Kettle Campaign with a festive ceremony at Campus Martius Park in Detroit on Friday, Nov. 20. The ceremony marks the fourth year that TSA has combined the start of its hundred-year-old red kettle tradition with the annual lighting of the city of Detroit&#8217;s holiday tree.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/C838B05CA9293F39862576730057A2CA?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: The Salvation Army and Royal Park Hotel Help Build Our Community -  One Gingerbread Brick at a Time]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:16:51 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit and the Royal Park Hotel in Rochester are teaming up to give people a chance to start a new holiday tradition and at the same time, help their community by sponsoring a piece of Rochester&#8217;s largest gingerbread house, which will be on display in the lobby of the hotel from Nov. 23 through Jan. 1.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/498D83E890216995862576720069E9B3?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: The Salvation Army Gives the Gift of Christmas]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:24:42 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit is currently accepting applications for Christmas assistance from residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. Applications will be accepted now through Dec. 11. 
 
&#8220;Because the demand for our services is up 60 percent, it is important to get your application in as early as possible,&#8221; said Major John Turner, general secretary for The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit. &#8220;We expect even larger volumes this year and we want to be able to accommodate everyone.&#8221;]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/0223A2EA44F0BCF8862576700054A8C6?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: The Ring is On! The Salvation Army Launches $7.8 Million Red Kettle Campaign]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:25:16 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit will launch its annual Red Kettle Campaign throughout Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties on Friday, Nov. 13 in an effort to raise $7.8 million to sustain its annual services.
 
Through Dec. 24, bell ringers will collect donations at more than 300 red kettles located at retailers and businesses such as Kroger, WalMart, Macy&#8217;s, Sam&#8217;s Club, JCPenney and Walgreens among others. Contributions also can be made by calling 877-SAL-MICH or given online at www.salmich.org until Jan. 31, 2009.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/B9AACF988296E9C48625766B005A347D?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Help The Salvation Army &#8220;Do the Write Thing&#8221; This Veteran&#8217;s Day]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:13:34 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit is celebrating Veteran&#8217;s Day by &#8220;Doing the WRITE Thing&#8221; to support our troops overseas. 
On Nov. 11, The Salvation Army will be encouraging citizens to send a kind word to the men and women defending our country. By visiting www.salmich.org, community members can submit a personal message online to The Salvation Army that they will send to service men and women currently serving in Iraq.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/290B71C8E01329768625766A00699CF7?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Ring a Virtual Bell with The Salvation Army&#8217;s Online Red Kettle]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:47:23 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army is pumping up its Online Red Kettle with the introduction of a new Facebook application in an effort to engage all audiences in its annual Red Kettle Campaign. The Online Red Kettle allows people to host their own fundraiser for The Salvation Army by making donations online.
 
&#8220;With an increased need of 60 percent, we wanted to pull out all the stops to make it as easy as possible for people of all ages to donate to the Red Kettle Campaign,&#8221; said Major John Turner, general secretary for The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit. &#8220;The Facebook application is another way to tell your friends and family that you are supporting The Salvation Army.&#8221;]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/303CA333DBE73D27862576650067372C?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: JCPenney and The Salvation Army Launch Largest Online Angel Giving Tree Program]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:51:39 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) and The Salvation Army are joining forces this Christmas season to give joy to even more people in need through a grand-scale online Angel Giving Tree program. From now until December 14, for the first-time ever, customers can adopt and shop online for Angels at www.jcp.com/angel, providing tens of thousands of children and seniors facing hardship in communities across the country with Christmas gifts.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/BFCEE820559A09DF86257664006D1994?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: 118th Annual Red Kettle Campaign - November 13, 2009 - January 31, 2010]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:25:36 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/614C3BBEDBBF4C4F8625765D004F3FA6?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Online Red Kettle]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:19:32 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/8B22A56FED037D4C862576540049336B?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Christmas]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:09:41 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/266EE6DC9E483C778625765400484C85?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Get Your Bells On For a Good Cause]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:00:35 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Each year, 300 red kettles are placed throughout Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. In hopes of filling all 50,000 shifts prior to the holiday rush, The Salvation Army is starting recruitment earlier than previous years. The Red Kettle fundraising campaign relies heavily on volunteer efforts to reach its $7.8 million goal. The funds from the Red Kettle Campaign are used to fund programs and services offered to people in need year-round.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/7E1EA438255363628625764D004CF574?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: The Salvation Army On-Site at Detroit Aid Event]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:15:23 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army&#8217;s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) team are on site providing relief to thousands of people waiting in line for the city of Detroit&#8217;s financial aid event at Cobo Hall. The Salvation Army&#8217;s EDS team is handing out water and snacks from three EDS trucks dispatched to the corners of Civic Center Drive and Atwater; Washington Boulevard in front of Cobo Hall; and Washington and Larned.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/AD054E1792C428A18625764D0048D22C?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Detroit Red Wings Treat Local Kids to VIP Experience at HockeyFest]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:49:12 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kids from The Salvation Army were treated to a very special visit from Red Wings player Dan Cleary during HockeyFest August 29 at Joe Louis Arena. Ten children from The Salvation Army&#8217;s STRIVE Youth Hockey program in Pontiac, Royal Oak and Warren received a special demonstration from Cleary and demonstrated the new hockey skills they&#8217;ve learned as well.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/057DAEEBA47DDB3786257631007D5AE9?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Remembering September 11th : Reflections on the Day the Towers Fell]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:53:38 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For days after fighter jets were scrambled up the Potomac River, and after the reality of the tragedy had set in, the cracked portrait window of Lt. Col. Bollwahn's office bore the sole, visible memory of the 9/11 tragedy at The Salvation Army's national headquarters.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/944CA42F71CE50FB8625762F000FE5D8?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: The Salvation Army of Hillsdale is Hungry for Food Donations]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 2 Sep 2009 15:36:35 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army of Hillsdale has run out of food pantry items and sending out an urgent request asking local residents to help feed the hungry.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/51A6D2CE6C4340EE8625762500713698?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Tune into The Salvation Army&#8217;s Radiothon for Kids]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:36:33 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On Friday, Aug. 28, 99.5 WYCD will host its inaugural Salvation Army Radiothon for Kids to benefit metro Detroit children in need from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. WYCD personalities will broadcast live at the Bass Pro Shop located at 4500 Baldwin Rd. in Auburn Hills from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Listeners are encouraged to donate to The Salvation Army by calling 877-SAL-MICH or by visiting www.salmich.org.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/C514DDA4C025DCA08625761F0060BB1F?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Belief in a Bucket: Lessons in Giving at The Salvation Army&#8217;s Camp Echo Grove]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:01:52 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army&#8217;s Camp Echo Grove in Leonard, near Oxford, had a different kind of camp visitor last month. Speaker Carol McCloud of Brighton travels the U.S. promoting a special message of kindness with her presentation &#8220;Have You Filled a Bucket Today?&#8221; 
]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/C34A003F4A265D558625761100688A9E?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: The Salvation Army of Hillsdale Expands Advisory Board]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 4 Aug 2009 14:43:10 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Three community members will offer guidance and leadership as new additions to The Salvation Army of Hillsdale&#8217;s Advisory Board. &#8220;Each of these individuals bring valuable experience that will help us better serve our mission,&#8221; said Lt. Chris Clarke, commanding officer of The Salvation Army Hillsdale Corps. &#8220;We look forward to seeing the direction in which this new leadership will guide our organization.&#8221;]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/97CA34230D927D0986257608006C528B?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Detroit Red Wings, Warrior Hockey Team Up  to Give Local Boy VIP Treatment]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:24:22 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For a child with dreams of being a professional ice hockey player, a recent day at Joe Louis Arena was exceptionally inspiring. Thanks to the Detroit Red Wings, Warrior Hockey and The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit, Jagr Bugaski, 11, experienced every hockey fan&#8217;s dream on July 14 &#8211; ice time at Joe Louis Arena and coaching from former player Jiri Fischer (now director of player development) and current player Darren McCarty.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/2B90F933C3C77762862576000070183A?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Splash Out Hunger for The Salvation Army]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:06:18 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army of Monroe County and Splash Universe have teamed up for a food drive to benefit Monroe County residents in need. Visitors to Splash Universe are invited to bring donations of non-perishable food items now through July 26 to help provide meals for hungry children and families.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/248800AFD5BC8901862575FA0063745C?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: The Salvation Army On-Site At Deadly Train Crash]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 9 Jul 2009 21:51:27 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army Plymouth Corps and the Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) team are providing physical, emotional and spiritual aid at the site of a train-car crash in Canton Township that took the lives of five teenagers today. 

The Salvation Army&#8217;s EDS team is providing hydration and other aid to response crews and passengers aboard the train. The train&#8217;s passengers, none of whom are reportedly injured in the crash, must remain onboard until response crews clear the scene. The five victims were in the vehicle. ]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/E541FC8B84DBCF80862575EF000FB2B4?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Booth Shelter for Families day camp kids enjoy a day at Comerica Park thanks to anonymous donor!]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 2 Jul 2009 07:31:44 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers have been a generous community partner to The Salvation Army this year. Most recently, an anonymous donor gifted 30 tickets to children from The Salvation Army&#8217;s Booth Shelter for Families day camp, for the sold out June 25 game against the Chicago Cubs. They enjoyed a pizza party in a special upper deck area before the game as well. For the majority, it was their first baseball game. One boy, 7 year old Michael, said he couldn&#8217;t wait to come back again. Another, 15 year old Niki, marveled at the atmosphere and experience. &#8220;I&#8217;m glad I came,&#8221; she said.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/ABD9D8DA9381D293862575E70044D31F?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: The Salvation Army to Celebrate New Living Facility for Girls at June 18 Ceremony and Open House]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 07:25:10 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit will dedicate its new housing unit for female children and teens at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 18, at the Denby Center for Children and Family Services&#8217; campus, 20775 Pembroke Ave., Detroit.]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/729A14C2CE825AFC862575D700443928?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: Rules & Regulations]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 1 Jun 2009 10:44:06 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/28C4F447B646BC98862575C800566FA3?opendocument</link></item> <item><title><![CDATA[The Salvation Army: STRIVE Hockey]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 1 Jun 2009 10:36:06 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description><link>http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_emi2.nsf/vw-news/168160A04B556546862575C80055B40A?opendocument</link></item>
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