This year because of the lack of funds, families will not be getting a gift card for food which many used for their Christmas dinners.
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However, with more families in need of everyday help, the Salvation Army Central Okanagan is behind $325,000 in meeting its fundraising goal of $700,000.
The Salvation Army for Lee and Collier counties begin to distribute toys for its Christmas Cheer program.
“This is definitely a Christmas surprise”, Lt. John Morrow, Salvation Army of Roseville Corps officer said.
Not only does the Salvation Army help families have a brighter christmas, but they also help children in the county to have a brighter future. “She shared that these belonged to her husband and when he passed away she was trying to decide what to do with them and she chose to give them to The Salvation Army so we can help other people”.
It also pushed the campaign to $408,612, which is 46 percent of its goal of $874,000, said Major Jack Holloway.
WCTV staff will be out ringing the bell as part of the WCTV 2nd Annual Red Kettle Takeover campaign tomorrow at the WalMart on Thomasville Road in Tallahassee from 6:30am to 6:30pm.
It’s a familiar sound this time of year – the jingling of bells outside stores as Salvation Army volunteers implore shoppers to drop spare change or bills into those iconic red kettles.
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“We love being the hands and feet of Christ”, he said. “Looking at all the toys for tots we bought and the gift for the family and I think everyone really enjoyed themselves today”. This year, the giveaway took place off Reilly Road, and instead of people lining up around the building to receive their gifts, a drive-thru was in place. “We’re able to help people with their rent, utilities groceries-making sure that they are staying in their homes, staying warm, and being able to provide for themselves”, Riggs says.
