WAUWATOSA, WI — The Salvation Army of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan remains committed to “Doing The Most Good” for our neighbors in need, especially now as we respond to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Social services (such as the food pantries and homeless shelters) at our 25 Worship and Community Centers (Corps) and Emergency Disaster Services ministries (Chaplaincy program) will continue to serve people in need. Salvation Army thrift stores currently remain open with the same hours.
However, in response to governmental calls for social distancing and reduction in large gatherings, the following is effective March 17, 2020, through March 31, 2020:
- All Salvation Army Worship and Community Centers (Corps) will cease weekly activities
- Sunday services are canceled
- No outside visitors/volunteers will be allowed in The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center in Milwaukee
- There will be no thrift store donation pickups, but donors can still donate at the stores
A running list of cancelations and updates will be posted on SalvationArmyWI.org
About The Salvation Army:
The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination since 1865. Nearly 33 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. The Salvation Army tracks the level of need across the country with the Human Needs Index (Human NeedsIndex.org).