Echelon Provides 'Meaningful Makeovers' For Emergency Lodge Residents
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Echelon Provides 'Meaningful Makeovers' For Emergency Lodge Residents
MILWAUKEE COUNTY – Echelon Milwaukee, a community of more than 50 diverse young professionals collectively serving The Salvation Army, provided makeovers for Emergency Lodge residents this past weekend.
With the help and partnership of community volunteers, physical makeovers of haircuts and professional clothing were provided to the residents to help bolster confidence and inspire a new outlook. Additionally, employment assistance services supported residents to build connections and provide job training.
"I thought I was just getting a haircut," one resident said after her makeover. "They went above and beyond. It was really special, and I want to go back there!"
To honor the human element of their service, Echelon Milwaukee also made over the living spaces and rooms of the Emergency Lodge by beautifying the walls, updating furnishings, and replacing furniture.
"Even in times of great need, all people deserve comfort and a place of sanctuary," said Brandon Tschacher, co-president of Echelon Milwaukee.
"Meaningful Makeover" would not be possible without Echelon Milwaukee's generous sponsors: Bel Air Cantina, Crown Hardware & Plumbing Supply, Kohl's, Milwaukee Bucks, Photographers: Dan Ojeda & Stacey Nash, Revelations Two, Tailored Salon and Walmart.
To contribute to future Echelon volunteer projects, please text EchelonMKE to 41444.
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About Echelon Milwaukee:
As a local chapter of the National Young Adult Auxiliary of The Salvation Army, Echelon Milwaukee is a community of more than 50 diverse young professionals collectively serving The Salvation Army in Milwaukee County. Echelon Milwaukee supports The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County and its efforts to provide shelter, food, clothing, counseling and countless other services to thousands of men, women and children in need. Echelon seeks to mobilize the next generation of Salvation Army volunteers and supporters by providing opportunities for young adults to engage with the organization through fellowship, networking, professional development, fundraising, volunteering and service to others.
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 (HumanNeedsIndex.org). Locally, 87 cents of every dollar raised is used to support more than 80 programs and services.