All $20 Donations to The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit Doubled by Meridian Health on Dec. 9
Date: 12/06/23
Southfield, MI
via: Salvation Army of Metro Detroit
The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit is holding the Meridian $20 Challenge, a one-day matching donation opportunity up to $15,000 from midnight through 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9.
The Meridian $20 Challenge is funded by Meridian Health’s $15,000 matching donation. When individuals donate $20 online or to a physical red kettle, Meridian will match and quadruple the donation to become $100. Donations to the $20 Challenge will help the nonprofit’s 13 corps community centers continue to provide vital programs and services to those in need throughout Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.
Salvation Army supporters can join in the Meridian $20 Challenge by making a $20 donation in the following methods:
- Texting GIFT to 24365
- Donating money via an online kettle, Paypal, Venmo or physical red kettle
- Visiting SAmetrodetroit.org
- Calling 877-SAL-MICH
“This holiday season, Meridian is honored to sponsor the $20 Challenge as a way to uplift our communities and ensure the spirit of giving extends to social assistance programs The Salvation Army is providing to individuals and families across Michigan. We join hands with The Salvation Army to help alleviate the burdens families might face and to make a positive difference in their lives – not just during the holiday season but every day,” says Meridian’s Vice President, Legislative & Government Affairs, Nicole Felix, who also serves on The Salvation Army’s Metro Advisory Board.
The Meridian $20 Challenge coincides with The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit participating in The National Commander’s Red Kettle Challenge to help the nonprofit raise $2 million nationally. Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder, National Commander for The Salvation Army, is challenging Salvation Army officers, employees, community supporters and others to raise more funds than him in a bell ringing shift from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9.
The community can support The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit by donating money to the red kettle at the Kroger located at 23191 Marter Rd. in St. Clair Shores. Major Toni Dorrell will be volunteering with Megan Slaven, Meridian’s senior director of communications, and Leslie Sosa of Meridian’s community engagement team, to raise funds.
“The Salvation Army is counting on metro Detroiters to step up to not one, but two challenges on December 9. We have faith that the combined generosity of Meridian and our community will help spread Love Beyond Christmas,” said Major Toni Dorrell, metro Detroit area commander for The Salvation Army Great Lakes Division. “To those who are able to give, please consider donating this Christmas season. With a simple $20 bill, you will help provide meals, gifts, warmth and hope families who need it most.”
For more information about The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit’s programs and services, visit www.SAmetrodetroit.org.
About The Salvation Army
Founded by William and Catherine Booth in London, England in 1865, The Salvation Army is a faith-based, non-profit organization dedicated to serving people in need without discrimination. This past year, The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit was involved in providing 2,419,620 meals and 539,759 nights of shelter for the homeless. The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit uses $.84 of every dollar raised to provide direct services to people in need each and every day of the year. For more information about The Salvation Army, please call 877-SAL-MICH, or visit us at SAmetrodetroit.org.
About Meridian Health
Meridian in Michigan provides government-sponsored managed care services to families, children, seniors, and individuals with complex medical needs primarily through Medicaid (Meridian), Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Wellcare), Medicare-Medicaid Plans (MeridianComplete), and the Health Insurance Marketplace (Ambetter from Meridian). Meridian is a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives. For more information about Meridian, please visit mimeridian.com.