The Salvation Army wants you to "Rock the Red Kettle" in Royal Oak
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The Salvation Army is giving you a chance to be a rock star while helping families across Metro Detroit.
With the holidays approaching, community efforts to equip the less fortunate for the winter months get underway.
The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit is accepting applications from residents in Wayne, Macomb, and Oakland counties for its Christmas assistance program.
The donation will go towards the Bed and Bread Program for deliveries and wrap around services.
The nonprofit is using $50,000 it received from Schostak Brothers & Co. to support its Bed & Bread program, which supplies the Detroit area with food and shelter.
Donations can be dropped off at The Salvation Army Farmington Hills Corps Community Center located on 27500 Shiawassee St. in Farmington Hills.
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