Where Can I Take You??
THANK YOU to everyone who volunteered or supported the 3rd Annual Meisfeld's Market - Sheboygan Press - Salvation Army Brat Fry on December 10, 2011. $3,000 was raised this year.
~ ATTENTION ALL CLIENTS, VOLUNTEERS AND VISITORS ~
AS OF WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18th EVERYONE SHOULD USE THE NEW NORTH EAST ENTRANCE. Parking for clients and volunteers will be available in our new East lot.
Can you help us? There are several items that we need for the new homeless shelter and hope someone or some business can donate the items. A full wish list is available at the bottom of this page.
Final touches are in the works. Moving to the new building is expected in mid-January. Check out the latest pictures on our Construction Photos page. For more details, visit our Construction Updates page for the latest information on parking and building access during our construction and renovation.
Christmas Results
In the name of the 1,461 individuals helped this past Christmas, Sheboygan's Salvation Army thanks the many individuals, groups and businesses that pitched in. More than a thousand people were bell ringers, 52 stores were red kettle sites, and 55 businesses or churches sponsored Toys for Tots boxes. Special thanks to Memorial Mall for hosting our Christmas Castle and Brooks' Services for doing our logistics.
The greater Sheboygan community contributed 7,379 toys, 58 individuals or groups adopted families so that together we brightened Christmas for 498 households. Over 85 volunteers assisted with our Christmas distribution of toys, clothing and food on Dec. 21, 2011.
Thanks to all those who made hats and mittens, conducted food drives, donated gifts in kind or gave the proceeds from their Christmas parties to this year's Christmas efforts. Each year it takes an "army" to make this happen, and once again so many generous people answered the call.
Finally, we are pleased to announce that we have reached our $500,000 Christmas goal. This money helps keep our doors open and lights on as we continue to give emergency assistance in 2012. More local households are struggling to pay for basic rent, food and medical expenses, and we cannot forget them after the holiday season.
The Salvation Army is honored to serve this community and is humbled by your generous support. Thank you and God bless you!
For a breakdown of money raised through out 2011 Red Kettle Campaign, please visit the Volunteer Page.
Battle of the Banks Results!!
First of all, thanks again for the great spirit we had at the second annual "Battle of the Banks" event. Nine banks and credit unions working at 9 locations collected $2,241.30 from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. (does not include matching funds)
To make things as fair as possible, we determined the winner based on the percentage they collected over or under the average daily total for their location.
Ta Dah!!! The winner of the November 30th event was Sheboygan Area Credit Union that rang at the Walgreens - 14th & Erie Ave. Their team collected 140% over the daily average for that location.
Second place went to Wells Fargo which collected 118% over at their location and we have a tie for 3rd place between Community Bank & Trust and HSA Bank which both collected 91.5% at their locations. I will be sending out everyone's individual totals in a separate email. The money collected this year was down about 10% from last year - not having snow seems to make a difference.
Thanks for all you did to organize your company's participation. We do appreciate your ringing, smiling, singing, freezing and thanking for the needy of greater Sheboygan!
Merry Christmas!
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...TO DONATE
As you consider giving to The Salvation Army remember to drop a buck in the bucket. A person can drop by our center to donate or checks can be mailed to PO Box 1207, Sheboygan, WI 53082-1207.
There is also the option to donate online. Click the kettle to go to the secure page for credit card donating. Be sure to place "To be used in Sheboygan" in the specific use field.
Help us with fundraising to provide programs and services to people in need.
