Jones stayed at a Salvation Army shelter as a child
MILWAUKEE COUNTY – Lolo Jones, a three-time Olympian, will be the featured speaker at The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County’s annual OTHERS Luncheon on Monday, October 22.
The luncheon will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Wisconsin Club, 900 W. Wisconsin Ave., in Milwaukee.
Jones will speak about the importance of helping OTHERS and her stay at a Salvation Army homeless shelter as a child.
The emcee of the event will be Amanda Porterfield, an anchor and reporter at CBS 58.
At the luncheon, three Milwaukee businesses will be honored for their service toward OTHERS in the community:
Greater Milwaukee Foundation – Foundation Honoree
Northwestern Mutual – Business Honoree
United Neighborhood Centers of Milwaukee – Non-Profit Honoree
“The OTHERS theme resonates from The Salvation Army’s founder, General William Booth,” said Major Steve Merritt, Divisional Commander at The Salvation Army of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. “On Christmas Eve in 1910, Booth wanted to send a message to Salvation Army supporters. With funds limited and telegraphs charging by the word, Booth sent a one-word message that summarized his life and the mission of the Army: OTHERS.”
Proceeds will benefit youth programs in Milwaukee County.
