Friday, March 22, 2013
When a fire ravaged through an apartment complex Thursday in Plymouth Township, representatives from the American Red Cross and Salvation Army were there to help.
Little could be done Thursday to console the residents in 16 apartments units who lost personal property and pets in an apartment fire that morning that ravaged through the Lake Pointe Village Apartments in Plymouth Township. Representatives from the American Red Cross and Salvation Army, however, arrived at the scene to offer any help they could to get the residents through a difficult time. The service groups were on hand Thursday to offer blankets and warm beverages to residents and firefighters, while helping displaced residents find a place to stay for the next couple of days and replace clothing lost in the blaze. For the Salvation Army, the efforts were split between helping residents of the apartment and keeping the fire crews warm…
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
When accidents and fires occur, Salvation Army's Emergency Disaster Services volunteers assist emergency crews.
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Tuesday, February 5
Amidst the flurry of sirens, flashing lights and fire hoses when a fire broke out Monday in a Plymouth Township home, a group of Salvation Army workers were offering their own support as crews battled the blaze. While these workers might not strap on oxygen tanks or enter burning houses, they provide crucial support by keeping first responders warm and hydrated as they exhaustively fought a devastating fire on a frigid, snowy night. The crew is the Salvation Army's Emergency Disaster Services, and they respond to fires and major accidents, assisting both emergency crews and victims with an RV, called a canteen, stocked with hot coffee and cocoa, soft drinks, food and blankets. Chuck McDougall of Southfield, director of the Eastern …
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Former Red Wings Chris Osgood, Manny Legace raise $2,797 from donors in Plymouth.
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Submitted by the Detroit Red Wings: Detroit Red Wings Head Coach Mike Babcock and Executive Vice President and General Manager Ken Holland successfully defended their bell ringing title on Tuesday as the four duos of Red Wings personnel brought in a grand total of $24,438.69 for The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign at stops throughout Metro Detroit, including Plymouth. During a two-hour span of bell ringing at Hiller’s Market in downtown Northville, Babcock and Holland raised $13,462 for the nonprofit, which included an anonymous $5,000 donation. Babcock and Holland saw a 37.9 percent increase over the $9,761.06 amount raised by the duo last season. “We can’t thank Ken Holland, Mike Babcock, some of the team's most beloved former …
Retired Red Wings goaltenders Chris Osgood, Manny Legace ring bell at Plymouth Kroger.
When a lockout between NHL team owners and players left the Detroit Red Wings' current stable of stars unavailable for an annual fundraiser, the team looked to its bench—its base of alumni residing in Metro Detroit—for help. Chris Osgood of Plymouth and Manny Legace of Novi, two recently retired Red Wings goaltenders, stepped up Tuesday to ring the bell at Kroger in Plymouth Township to collect $2,797 for the Salvation Army. Red Wings for Red Kettles, now in its seventh year, pairs Red Wings players staffers into teams of two around Metro Detroit to compete for bragging rights as the biggest fundraisers for the organization. Red Wings alums and staffers also appeared in Northville, Troy and St. Clair Shores. Osgood said said he was a …
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Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Former Red Wings goaltenders to ring Salvation Army bell tonight at Kroger in Plymouth Township.
Local hockey fans can catch two former Red Wings in action tonight in Plymouth Township. Chris Osgood of Plymouth and Manny Legace, both former Red Wings goaltenders, will man the red kettles instead of the goalposts from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday to raise money for the Salvation Army. The former players will appear at the Kroger in Plymouth Township as the Red Wings compete for bragging rights across Metro Detroit to see which players can raise the most money for the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign. See photos from last year's Red Wings for Red Kettles event Red Wings coach Mike Babcock will join Executive Vice President and General Manager Ken Holland, who is serving as Honorary Chairman of the 2012 Red Kettle Campaign for the seventh …
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Salvation Army Plymouth Corps starts its Red Kettle Campaign while City of Plymouth lights boulevard trees in downtown Plymouth.
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Saturday, November 10, 2012
The City of Plymouth turned on its lights Friday, while the Salvation Army Plymouth Corps kicked off its annual Red Kettle Campaign fundraiser at Kellogg Park in preparation for the holidays. The city flipped the switch on its boulevard trees, lit with amber-colored LED bulbs, for the holidays amidst Christmas carols and music from the Salvation Army band. The boulevard tree lighting event is now in its third year in downtown Plymouth, Mayor Daniel Dwyer said, and its giving-back spirit is "what Plymouth's all about." The sound of bells ringing at the Salvation Army's red kettles scattered throughout the park punctuated the event's musical ambience as donations began to flow in from area residents. Missed the Red Kettle Campaign kickoff? …
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Kellogg Park
S Main St & W Ann Arbor Trl, Plymouth, MI
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Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Restaurant to donate 20 percent of bill — when presented with attached flyer — to organization.
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Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Zack's of Plymouth is again helping the Salvation Army Plymouth Corps with its fundraising with an effort on Sept. 17. The restaurant will donate 20 percent of patrons' food and beverage totals on that day between 4-10 p.m. to the Salvation Army when the bill is presented with a flyer, which is attached with this story. Zack's of Plymouth is located at the corner of Ann Arbor Road and Main Street in Plymouth.
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The Salvation Army
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Zack's of Plymouth
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Thursday, August 2, 2012
Canton restaurant offering free dessert for donations of school supplies.
Many children look forward to arriving on the first day of school with new notebooks, backpacks, and new writing supplies, but it's a different story for children whose families cannot afford these items. RealBarBQ of Canton is helping to raise awareness and help kids in the Plymouth-Canton community who are in need, offering an incentive for the community to donate. From Aug. 6-17, those who visit RealBarBQ at its new Canton location at 42452 Ford Road at Lilley and bring in school supplies valued at $5 or more will receive a complimentary dessert, according to a news release from the restaurant. Collected school supplies will then be given to the Salvation Army as part of its “Back to School Blitz” program - which will distribute to …
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9451 S Main St, Plymouth, MI
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Real BarBQ
42452 Ford Rd, Canton, MI
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Monday, March 26, 2012
Restaurant to donate 20 percent of funds to organization.
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Monday, March 26, 2012
Zack's of Plymouth will host a dinner from 4-10 p.m. April 2 to benefit the Salvation Army Plymouth Corps. Twenty percent of each diner's dinner and drink total will go toward the organization. Zack's is located at 9468 S. Main St. in Plymouth, at the corner of Ann Arbor Road and Main Street. In order to donate your portion of the bill, print this article and bring it to the cashier along with your bill.
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Zack's of Plymouth
9468 S Main St, Plymouth, MI
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The Salvation Army
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Members of the Red Wings Alumni Association will play in a game to raise money to help the homeless and hungry.
Former NHL players will hit the ice Saturday for a charitable cause. The Red Wings Alumni Association is teaming up with Troy athletes in a charity game to benefit the Salvation Army's Bed & Bread Club Radiothon, which will air Feb. 24 on WJR, 760-AM. The Salvation Army's Bed & Bread program serves thousands of meals to the hungry each day and provides shelter for the homeless. Former Red Wings expected to play Saturday include Eddie Mio, John Ogrodnick, Brent Fedyk, Shawn Burr and John Finstrom. They will play against coaches and alumni from the Oakland Junior Grizzlies, Troy Sting and Troy Youth Hockey Association. The game will start at 8 p.m. at the Troy Sports Center. George Bowman, secretary for the Red Wings Alumni Association, said…
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Aaron
3:44 pm on Friday, April 5, 2013
Poor kitty. :( more ›