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Donations to the Salvation Army will be doubled thanks to anonymous match through June 1

Published  April 13, 2020 10:55am CDT
Coronavirus
FOX 6 Now Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- The Salvation Army of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan (WUM) announced on Monday, April 13 that an anonymous donor will provide a generous match grant to the organization's COVID-19 response efforts.

In order to receive the $125,000 donation, WUM must raise up to $125,000 in cash donations from April 13 until June 1.

Major Steve Woodard, Milwaukee County Coordinator, issued the following statement in a news release:

"With a record number of layoffs and reduced work hours, the need for assistance continues to rise. Providing meals for hungry families, the elderly and children out of school is a top priority. Your donations will help us respond quickly to the most vulnerable among us."


Based on national averages:


    Here's how you can help

    Mail: Send a check -- and in the memo, write "CV19 Help WUM"

    The Salvation Army
    11315 W. Watertown Plank Road
    Wauwatosa, WI 53226


    Online: https://donate.salvationarmywi.org/WUMCovid19Donations


    Text: Text WUM to 24365