Salvation Army kicks off Red Kettle season with 3 ways to get involved

[November 06, 2013]  The 2013 Red Kettle Campaign launches this weekend as bell ringing starts Saturday, Nov. 9, at Wal-Mart.

Kettles will also be set up at Kroger, IGA and Walgreens as volunteers sign up.

In the past, churches, businesses, civic clubs and other organizations have assisted with the kettle campaign, and Salvation Army leaders are hopeful that a large number will choose to return this year.

The Salvation Army is daily serving the needs of clients in Logan and Mason counties, and the generous support of the community is needed possibly more now than ever before.

This year, in addition to the bell ringing opportunities, there are other programs that local folks can be a part of. Participating in these programs is not only beneficial to the clients, it can be a huge blessing to those who volunteer to help out.

One such program is the Adopt-A-Family for the holiday. This is a program that is done anonymously. The Salvation Army will coordinate sponsors for a family of their choosing. The family will then benefit from the generosity of the sponsors, making for a brighter holiday season for those in need.

Salvation Army will also offer a Pick-A-Day program for local individuals, families, businesses, churches and other groups. In this program the sponsors pick a day when they will match the contributions raised by the bell ringers at a certain location. On the selected day, the sponsors' names will be posted at the bell ringing site so patrons can see that the sponsors are supporters of the campaign.

The Salvation Army encourages you o be a part of this season of giving in a very special way by giving a few moments of your time to make a difference in the life of your neighbors.

For a program enrollment form, call 217-732-7890 or click here (PDF).