PARTNERSHIPS

The Salvation Army is grateful to corporations, media, sports teams and non-profits for partnering with us in various ways throughout the year. Click on the logos to read about ways these organizations are supporting The Salvation Army.

Cub Foods - The official $10,000 sponsor and site location of the The Salvation Army's Kettle Kickoff. In 2009, over $1 million was raised at CUB storefronts through the kettle campaign. CUB is also an official collection site for Coats for Kids.

Wal-Mart - Wal-Mart is committed to making a difference in their local communities through programs like Toy Shop and Back to School Shopping Sprees. For many years, Wal-Mart and Sam's Club have also allowed The Salvation Army to ring at their storefronts during Christmastime. Over $485,000 was raised at these locations in 2009.

Maaco - In preparation for the 2009 kettle campaign, Twin Cities Maaco locations repainted all 1,300 kettles as well as Big Sal, our giant red kettle. The Maaco locations included Minneapolis, Burnsville, St. Louis Park, Little Canada, Fridley, and West St. Paul.

Rainbow Foods - This past April, the Roundy's Foundation donated over 3,000 pounds of food and $500 for Salvation Army facility's food Pantry. Also, Rainbow serves as a valuable kettle location raising over $290,000 at their storefronts in 2009.

Macy's - Yearly partner through our kettle campaign. In 2009, over $200,000 was raised at Macy's storefronts.

Deluxe Corporation Foundation - Deluxe Corporation Foundation sponsored Buck the Boot last year, an event where Minneapolis Firefighters ring bells on Nicollet Mall. For every $20 bill put in a boot, Deluxe put in a $100 bill.

Kowalski's - An official collection location for Coats for Kids and the kettle campaign. Over $21,000 was raised at the Kowalski's kettles in 2009.

Wells Fargo - The Wells Fargo grand prize of $5,000 for The MOST Amazing Race has been a key component of the races' success since 2006. It is a significant motivator for people to participate and to fundraise and allows 100% of the funds raised to directly benefit our hunger & homelessness efforts in the Twin Cities.

Xcel Energy - Xcel Energy has partnered with The Salvation Army to share heat with those who need it most. When you give to HeatShare, you are helping warm the lives of the elderly, disabled and others who have nowhere else to turn. HeatShare is a last resort for many who have no other resources available to see them through the winter.

Baker's Square - Baker's Square provided hundreds of pies to families last Christmas season as well as $15,000 in gift cards to their restaurants.

Lunds and Byerly's - Each and every day, Twin City Salvation Army food shelves receive a delivery of fresh food from local Lunds and Byerly's stores. In addition, local stores have opened their storefronts for our Christmas kettles raising over $190,000 in 2009.

JC Penney - In hopes all children have a gift to open on Christmas, JCPenney launched the Angel Tree program. Through this program, customers have the ability to purchase a gift for a local child and JCPenney will deliver the gift for free. Also, in 2009, over $125,000 was raised at JCPenney storefronts through the kettle campaign.

102.9 Lite FM - LITE FM teams up with The Salvation Army at the start of each December with an on-air Adopt-A-Family radiothon. Promtional support valued at $15,000 is donated by LITE FM to help make listeners aware of the opportunity to participate in this Christmas event.

KOOL 108 - KOOL 108 partnered with The Salvation Army in support of the Red Kettle season. It's efforts included a live broadcast at the Kettle Kickoff event as well as promotional announcements and online support throughout the season calling for volunteers to bell ring. KOOL108's efforts are valued at more than $25,000.

KS95 - KS95's Stuff the School Bus and Stuff the Bus collect school supplies and toys respectively for families in need served by The Salvation Army. Advertising, promotional and additional support are valued at more than $130,000. In 2009, nearly 38,000 back-to-school supplies and over 11,000 toys were collected for children in need.

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS - Since 2006, 5 Eyewitness News has sponsored the Salvation Army's Coats for Kids fall coat drive. In 2009, 5 Eyewitness News donated more than $50,000 in advertising space and promotional materials in support of the program.

MN Wild - During the Christmas season, the Minnesota Wild invite The Salvation Army to ring bells at all home hockey games. In 2009, over $12,500 was raised by Wild fans. In additition, the Wild organization matches all donations during the last home game before Christmas (up to $5,000). The Wild also give The Salvation Army numerous tickets to games and events throughout the year.

MN Vikings - Each year the Minnesota Vikings prove to be a valuable teammate to The Salvation Army through programs like Coats for Kids and Adopt A Family. In response to the Haiti disaster, the Vikings invited The Salvation Army to ring for relief raising over $7,500 at the Dallas playoff game. In March, the team donated $5,000 to our Harbor Light shelter in honor of the work our volunteers perform in the community.

Degree of Honor - Degree of Honor is a foundation focused on supporting the educational and social needs in the local communities. Through their annual golf tournament, over $520,000 has been raised for Salvation Army youth programs in the Twin Cities.