“It’s just a great thing to do, and I know the other ladies and men will enjoy it as well”.
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Head of the Army’s Community Ministries Major Pam Waugh says stress and debt are big factors for many families with Christmas expenses and back-to-school pressures hard for those living paycheck to paycheck.
It all started in 1891, when Salvation Army Captain, at the time, Joseph McFee wanted to give the poor in San Francisco a Christmas dinner.
Marak has set his goal to at least match what they made past year with the official goal of $207,000. I say I’m strong and I should keep helping and do my best. “You sent me something previous year and it really perked up my spirits, made me feel as if I were still part of the human race”.
Guillermina is one of dozens of bell ringers employed by The Salvation Army in Joliet.
Money from the Red Kettle campaign allows the Christian church and social service agency to help the less fortunate in a variety of ways. Anderson Mayor Kevin Smith challenged people to fill the kettle during Saturday’s parade.
“About $365,000 of that was food”, he said. He said they have some groups who work the bells for certain hours, such as a group of ladies who rings every Monday from 3-5 p.m., and individuals who will ring for an hour or two at a time. For several weeks, participants from across the country have uploaded videos to Twitter sharing their #RedKettleReason using the hashtag #GivingSpreeSweeps for a chance to win a paid trip to New York City to shop for toys and necessities for their local Salvation Army children’s program. There, they can see what shifts are available and choose their location.
“The success of #GivingTuesday will also relate through the whole season, giving throughout the Christmas season”, said Gilliam.
Shepard said it makes him happy to be able to give people good holiday wishes during his shifts.
Today they simply donate the value of a Kruggerand coin – worth about $1,100.
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At the time, the kettle was being manned by volunteers from the Rosemount Fire Department.
