Madison Salvation Army Hosting Virtual Stuff The Bus School Supplies Campaign

Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 1:10pm

By Kacie Jackson

Now through August 9, you can donate supplies needed by easily purchasing them straight from the registry.

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(Madison, Ind.) - The Madison Salvation Army is teaming up with Walmart to ensure Hoosier kids will be able to start their school year off on the right foot.

You can help many Hoosier children in need by participating in the Salvation Army #StuffTheBus. Now through August 9, you can donate supplies needed by easily purchasing them straight from the registry.

Once purchased, the items will be delivered to your community Salvation Army.

You are also able to make a monetary donation any time from your phone by texting "HOOSIER" to 247365 to make a donation from your phone.

For more information, you can visit samadison.org.

Events

Free Covid 19 testing
FREE COVID-19 TESTING SITE The City of Madison is offering COVID-19 testing at the Senior Center beginning July 21st. This site will provide testing for up to 132 individuals per day free of charge without an appointment, symptoms, insurance, or a doctor’s note. Details The testing will be held at the Senior Center located at 208 N. Main St. The site will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday until at least mid-August. However, the site will close each day from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to provide staff with meal breaks. The testing site is managed by OptumServe and follows all CDC and State of Indiana COVID-19 guidelines. Therefore, only two individuals will be permitted in the building for testing at a time. While walk-ins are accepted, residents are encouraged to register for testing online. LHI.Care/covidtesting is the preferred method for registering and requesting appointments. It is available 24/7. The Call Center is only available during the test site hours of operation for select residents that do not have internet access. The phone number is 888-634-1116. Appointments are encouraged; patients arriving at the event site without a scheduled appointment will be registered by event staff upon arrival at the facility.
24th Sep at Madison Senior Center
United Way Kick Off Event
Bicentennial Park Noon-1pm 5-6pm 1950s Cook-out. Hamburger or Hot Dog meal - $5. Includes a drink and chips. Individual items $2 each Drive up and place your order or for faster service, call ahead to 812-265-2036 RSVPs appreciated but not necessary.
24th Sep at Bicentennial Park
United Way Kick Off Event
Bicentennial Park Noon-1pm 5-6pm 1950s Cook-out. Hamburger or Hot Dog meal - $5. Includes a drink and chips. Individual items $2 each Drive up and place your order or for faster service, call ahead to 812-265-2036 RSVPs appreciated but not necessary.
24th Sep at Bicentennial Park