Tis the Season - the Bells are Ringing!!

I heard (and saw) my first Red Kettle ringer yesterday at Festival.  Tis the season for the red kettle’s to come out and start raising money for the less fortunate families in our area.

In 1891, Salvation Army Captain Joseph McFee started the first kettle in San Francisco.  He was able to raise enough money to feed many needy families in that area.  Today in the U.S., The Salvation Army assists more than four and a half million people during the Thanksgiving and Christmas time periods. 

The Red Kettle Kickoff is just the beginning of an exciting Christmas season for The Salvation Army. In addition to the more than 25,000 Red Kettles located in storefronts and on street corners nationwide, there will be other ways for the public to get involved. 

For you mobile people out there, text the word “KETTLE” to 80888 and reply “YES” to donate $10.00.

You can also go to the website www.ringbells.org to sign up to ring bells at area businesses.  The Salvation Army has a list of businesses in the Green Bay, DePere, Howard-Suamico areas to choose from, starting with 2 hour periods of bell ringing.

I know everyone is busy during the holiday season, but it’s something the whole family can do together.  Plus, think about how good it would make you feel to know that you have helped out with this great cause!

Posted by: Karen S.