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THE SALVATION ARMY OF METRO DETROIT
Hope starts
with you.
Neighbors helping neighbors.
Lives transformed. Communities strengthened.
SERVING WAYNE, OAKLAND & MACOMB COUNTIES
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OUR IMPACT
Generosity you can see.
Hope you can feel.
Your support helps meet human needs across Metro Detroit, bringing meals, shelter and care to our neighbors.
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| 413,413 |
Nights of shelter |
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| 95,986 |
Toys and gifts for children and shut-in seniors |
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| 10,872 |
Gift cards for Christmas meals and gifts |
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| 1,800 |
William Booth Legal Aid Clinic cases |
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| VIEW ALL IMPACT FIGURES → |
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OUR MISSION
Meeting human needs.
Without discrimination.
The Salvation Army is an international movement and an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Across Metro Detroit, 13 corps community centers provide life-changing programs, worship and social services.
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Food and everyday essentials
Food pantries, Bed & Bread outreach, meals, clothing, rent and utility assistance help neighbors meet immediate needs.
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Shelter and recovery
Emergency housing, medical respite and alcohol and drug treatment offer care and support through the Great Lakes Harbor Light System.
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Children and families
After-school activities, day camp, early childhood programs, youth sports and character-building programs help children learn and grow.
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Community and connection
Worship, music and gospel arts, senior programs, pastoral counseling and visits to nursing homes and shut-ins bring people together.
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A path toward stability
Pathway of Hope, case management, legal aid and support for people re-entering the community help individuals and families move forward.
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Care in every season
Christmas meals and gifts, Angel Tree, disaster response and service extension bring help where and when it is needed.
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| EXPLORE ALL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES → |
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STORIES OF IMPACT
Every story is a reason
to keep showing up.
Recovery, belonging and a helping hand. See what your generosity makes possible.
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RECOVERY
From addiction to recovery
When Lisa turned to The Salvation Army, she found people who believed in her before she could believe in herself. Counseling, faith, life-skills classes and a supportive community helped her restore relationships and rediscover a sense of purpose.
READ LISA'S STORY → |
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VOLUNTEERISM
Small acts. Big impact.
Northville High School Rotary Interact Club students took two-hour bell-ringing shifts and raised more than $1,000. For club president Jaya, watching a young girl contribute her own donation was a reminder that generosity has no age limit.
READ ABOUT THE VOLUNTEERS → |
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BED & BREAD
Showing up for Detroit
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Myles Adams joined the Bed & Bread truck to serve hot meals and share conversations with neighbors experiencing hunger and homelessness. His time on the truck offered a simple message: you are seen, valued and cared for.
READ ABOUT MYLES ADAMS → |
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FAMILY SUPPORT
More than a box fan
For Shamika, a box fan from the Pontiac Corps & Wallace E. Holland Community Center was another reminder that someone cared. Her family has also received food and Christmas assistance, while her son Elijah has found mentors through the corps' basketball program.
READ SHAMIKA AND ELIJAH'S STORY → |
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NEW VOICES. SHARED PURPOSE.
Introducing new audiences to the mission.
Local creators experienced the Bed & Bread Program firsthand and shared its story across Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Their videos generated more than 2,800 engagements.
READ ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN → |
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CAMPAIGN HIGHLIGHTS
Together, the impact grows.
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BED & BREAD CLUB RADIOTHON
$1,344,174 raised
The 39th Annual Bed & Bread Club Radiothon brought listeners, sponsors and community partners together for a 27-hour broadcast at Ford's Garage in Dearborn.
READ ABOUT THE RADIOTHON → |
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GREAT LAKES ACE HARDWARE FAN DRIVE
2,089 fans provided
The 2026 Great Lakes Ace Hardware Fan Drive raised more than $40,000 to provide box fans to seniors and families across Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.
READ ABOUT THE FAN DRIVE → |
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2025 RED KETTLE RECAP
Giving with joy. All year long.
Led by Christmas Chair Big Jim O'Brien, the campaign exceeded its $7.1 million fundraising goal. Bank of America's Bountiful Boxes, Pat Milliken Ford's $20 Challenge and the Consortium of Hope helped multiply the community's generosity.
Every dollar stayed local, supporting meals, shelter, Christmas assistance, youth programs, utility assistance and emergency support.
READ THE RED KETTLE RECAP → |
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SAVE THE DATES
Be part of what's next.
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| November 6, 2026 |
First day of Red Kettles |
| November 20, 2026 |
Red Kettle Kick-Off
Campus Martius Park |
| December 1, 2026 |
Giving Tuesday |
| December 4–7, 2026 |
Celebrity Bell Ring Weekend |
| December 11–31, 2026 |
Consortium of Hope |
| December 12, 2026 |
$20 Challenge |
| February 25–26, 2027 |
40th Bed & Bread Club Radiothon
Ford's Garage, Dearborn |
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| VIEW THE FULL CALENDAR → |
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CREATE YOUR IMPACT
A little help.
A lasting difference.
The report illustrates how gifts can help meet needs throughout our community.
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$25
Help keeping a child warm this winter
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$50
Assistance for an emergency disaster victim
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$120
Meals for five people for nearly a month through Bed & Bread
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$700
A week at Echo Grove Camp, including transportation, lodging, food and supplies
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$1,000
Help feeding, housing and counseling a family for a month
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More ways to give
Honor a loved one, explore employer matching gifts, give through a donor-advised fund, donate appreciated securities or discuss a planned gift.
EXPLORE GIVING OPTIONS → |
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LET'S TALK ABOUT YOUR IMPACT
Terri Butler, CFRE
Senior Director of Philanthropy
Email Terri Butler
248-361-1062
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GIVE BY MAIL
The Salvation Army Great Lakes Division
16130 Northland Drive
Southfield, MI 48075
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| Content and photography: 2026 Impact Report. Figures, roles and events reflect the supplied report. |
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