Farmington Hills resident recognized for work with Salvation Army
Farmington Hills resident Colleen Burke has donated and spent time as a bell ringer for the Salvation Army over the last few years. The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit exceeded its $8 million fundraising goal this year.
Photo provided by Colleen Burke
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FARMINGTON HILLS Longtime Salvation Army supporter Colleen Burke, a 32-year-old resident of Farmington Hills, was announced as a winner of the Salvation Army of Metro Detroit’s “Watch for Good” volunteer initiative.
As a member of the Novi Rotary Club for the last two and a half years, Burke has been in charge coordinating volunteer bell ringers within the organization. Outside of her work with the Rotary, she and her husband have supported the Salvation Army through donations.
The Salvation Army predominately is known for its Red Kettle and Angel Tree programs, but the organization does far more than just those two things to provide for the community.
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The Brass Bell of Distinction is presented to Elmerâs County Market for going above-and-beyond to raise money for the Salvation Army during the 2020 Red Kettle Rundraiser. Shown, from left, are Escanaba Salvation Army Major Alex Norton, Elmerâs Co-owner and Dairy Manager Mike Dagenais, Elmerâs Co-owner and Office Manager Barb Dagenais, Elmerâs Co-owner and Grocery Manager Pat Dagenais, and Escanaba Salvation Army Major Aimee Norton.
ESCANABA Elmer’s County Market was presented with the Brass Bell of Distinction on recently by the Escanaba Salvation Army for exceptional effort in helping to raise money in 2020.
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