The Red Kettle Campaign raises money for those in need and helps to fund programs throughout the year.
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With the season underway, this also means the Salvation Army’s trademark red kettles will be coming soon.
Volunteers make up about 75 percent of the bell ringers, Salvation Army Commander Bob Cornett says. Money raised during the campaign helps The Salvation Army serve approximately 30 million of America’s most vulnerable through an array of social services, including food for the hungry, shelter for the homeless and toys for children at Christmas. You know, my advisory board goes and helps support it and we, during their halftime, we give the winning team the trophy for the canned good drive.
Pinkston says the 2014 campaign fell about $20,000 short of the overall goal, but that hasn’t stopped the local Salvation Army from raising expectation. “One of my favorite things past year was seeing all of the awesome #RedKettleReason posts my fans shared”, said Becky G. “People donate for all different reasons and these are the types of conversations we hope to ignite this year through #RedKettleReason and the Giving Spree”.
The Bills play the NY Jets in Thursday Night Football this week, and they will be sporting all red uniforms as a part of the “Color Rush” campaign. “It is what keeps us going through the summer”, said Redmond. The shifts are two hours.
No experience is necessary and there are a number of roles volunteers can help out with.
People can start signing up for the Salvation Army Fox Cities’ Christmas Assistance programs tomorrow.
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You can find a Red Kettle at all Kalamazoo area Harding’s Markets, WalMart, D&W Fresh Markets, Hobby Lobby, Sam’s Club, Crossroads Mall, and many area Walgreens through Christmas Eve.
