The Salvation Army To Open New Thrift Store in Waukesha

Waukesha, WI – February 5, 2025 – The Salvation Army is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest Thrift Store in Waukesha on Friday, February 14, with a ribbon cutting at 9 a.m. Located at 2040 W. Bluemound Rd, Waukesha, WI 53186, this new location will welcome shoppers from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

This opening marks a significant return for The Salvation Army to the Waukesha community, reestablishing a presence after a decade-long absence and aims to provide affordable, quality merchandise to shoppers, while supporting The Salvation Army’s mission to assist those in need.

Shoppers can anticipate a wide selection of clothing, furniture, household items, and more. All purchases directly support The Salvation Army’s programs and services through our Adult Rehabilitation Center, located in Milwaukee, WI.

“We are excited to return to Waukesha and serve the community once again,” said Major Brendon Robertson, Administrator of the Milwaukee Adult Rehabilitation Center. “Our thrift stores play a vital role in funding our programs, and we look forward to making a positive impact in Waukesha and our surrounding communities.” For more information about the grand opening event, please visit our Facebook page: The Salvation Army Waukesha Store Opening.

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) has been in operation for over 100 years, providing rehabilitation services to communities all across the US. The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Center is a 180-day residential program providing spiritual, social, and emotional assistance to people who have lost the ability to cope with their problems and provide for themselves.

The Salvation Army provides services at no cost to the program participants and The Salvation Army receives no government funding to operate the program. As such, donations of clothing, household goods, etc. from the community are essential to ensuring the continued provision of services.

Gently used clothing and household goods can be dropped off at any Salvation Army Thrift Store. Donations are accepted during normal store hours, Monday through Saturday at our store locations.

For more information about donating, please visit www.satruck.org.

About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army annually helps nearly 24 million Americans overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships through a range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from drug and alcohol abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000 centers of operation around the country.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.