The Salvation Army Recognizes Volunteers At Annual Appreciation Breakfast
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Amy Hand
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PRESS RELEASE:
MILWAUKEE COUNTY - The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County will recognize exceptional volunteers at its annual Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast on Wednesday, April 22.
The event will take place from 9–10 a.m. at The Salvation Army of Oak Creek, located at 8853 S. Howell Ave., Oak Creek, WI 53154.
“Volunteers are the heart of our mission,” said Major Beverly Gates, Area Commander for The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County. “Their compassion and dedication make it possible for us to serve thousands of neighbors across Milwaukee County every year.”
In 2025, volunteers contributed more than 20,000 hours to support the programs and services provided by The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County. Award recipients include:
- 2025 Doing the Most Good Awards: Amazon, Landmark Credit Union, St. Paul Outreach Ministries, U.S. Bank
- 2025 Volunteer of the Year – Citadel Corps: Julie Juedes
- 2025 Volunteer of the Year – Cold Spring Corps: Officer Michael Ward and Officer Fabian Garcia
- 2025 Volunteer of the Year – Oak Creek Corps: Monthly Men’s Union
- 2025 Chaplain of the Year – Corlis Lewis
- 2025 Service Club of the Year – Rotary Club of Mitchell Field
- 2025 Youth Group Bell Ringers of the Year – Germantown NHS
- 2025 Celebrity Bell Ringing Champions – Alex Corradetti and Frankie Jupiter, CBS 58 News
- 2025 Chaplain/MPD Kettle Challenge Champions – District 4
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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.