Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Otto Bremer & the Salvation Army: Taking Care of Minnesota’s Families


It’s no secret that the Salvation Army is one of the oldest surviving charities in modern Western history. So when Charlotte Johnson and her fellow staff at Otto Bremer Trust discovered the needs facing several Salvation Army chapters in Minnesota, it only made sense for a partnership to form. Under the leadership of Charlotte Johnson and her staff, Otto Bremer Trust generously granted $362,000 for support programs and other community outreaches hosted by the Salvation Army Northern Division.

The grant will be spread out across 10 different Salvation Army locations in Minnesota, such as St. Cloud, Rochester, Brainerd, Austin, and Fergus Falls. The grant will cover expenses for a variety of community awareness and mentorship programs and local needs, including hiring supplemental staff to ensure the success of growing programs within each chapter and providing financial support for families in need.


The Otto Bremer Trust was founded in 1944 by Otto Bremer, a Midwestern banker and community leader who believed in the power of helping those in need.