One Salvation Army bell-ringer in the Twin Cities has a story they’ll be telling their kids, grandkids, and their kids, too. Read below to find out how you can help make these children’s holiday dreams come true. Jeff Strickler, the Salvation Army’s Twin Cities commander. The organization, Borgen said, was running nearly exactly half a million dollars behind its target thus far in the Christmas campaign and feared it would have to reach into its reserves to meet its end-of-the-year goals in the Twin Cities area.
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More than stocking stuffers, the army needs the primary gifts, he said.
“The Salvation Army is there to really give people the support to really bring them up so they can be an invaluable member of our community”, said Lilly.
The holiday drive helps to fund the Salvation Army’s year-round efforts, including its emergency shelter and its feeding programs.
“Yes, we believe the check is definitely good”, Salvation Army spokeswoman Julie Borgen said Monday.
“I want to teach her about giving”, she said. “I also get a shower”, he said.
“You get to a point in life where it’s time to take care of others, the way you were taken care of”, the couple said via a statement issued by the Salvation Army.
“Once you do this, you’re hooked”, he said. Christmas gifts are also being collected for children in need. Follow her @AlexiaMSeverson on Twitter. Its “Red Kettle” season serves more than 450 families in Morgan, Limestone and Lawrence Counties. Become a volunteer bell ringer by visiting the Salvation Army office, 1590 California Ave. Look for an Angel Tree at any Starbucks location, White Sands Federal Credit Union, Old Navy, the Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico and Barnett’s Las Cruces Harley-Davidson.
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At the kickoff, Marak encouraged families to sign up to ring bells and take donations because it will help a lot and it can serve as a family tradition. Drop them by or call 575-524-1590 to schedule pick up.
