It's Cold: The Salvation Army To Distribute Free Winter Coats On Friday
Media Contact:
Amy Burke
Media Relations Director
amy_burke@usc.salvationarmy.org
Cell: (414) 333-5418
It's Cold: The Salvation Army To Distribute Free Winter Coats On Friday
MILWAUKEE COUNTY - Winter coats will be distributed to residents in need at The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County's Distribution Center on Friday.
"With the frigid temperatures, we want to make sure everyone is comfortable and has a coat of their own," said Major Steve Merritt, Divisional Commander of The Salvation Army of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan.
The distribution will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25 at 5880 North 60th St., in Milwaukee. It will be first come, first serve.
"About 8,100 coats were collected, in collaboration with FOX6's Coats for Kids, in November and December 2018," Merritt said.
###
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). Locally, 87 cents of every dollar raised is used to support programs and services in Milwaukee County.