People often ask how the money from the Red Kettle helps the community. It's a good question and the answer isn't always obvious. Meet the Jones Family.
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#RedKettleReason
Posted by Desmond Smith on Nov 23, 2016
If you knew you could make a difference, would you try? If you could choose the way to impact those in your community who were most in need of help, what would that be?
David's Story
Now a medical doctor with a successful practice, David doesn’t actually remember the first time The Salvation Army impacted his life and the lives of his three older brothers. His mother recalls that when…
April's Story
Posted by Desmond Smith on Dec 01, 2015
Like most parents, April’s one wish for the holidays was to be able to provide for her children – warm food on the table and a few presents under the tree. Many of us take this for granted. Finding herself…
Jenny's Story
Posted by Desmond Smith on Dec 01, 2014
Jenny is ambitious for a 21 year-old. She had mapped out her life by the time she was 19 and moved to the community from her small town in Virginia to enroll in college. Her dream was to work for a nonprofit,…
What's Your #RedKettleReason
Posted by Desmond Smith on Nov 25, 2014
Thanks to the generosity of people just like, April and her family were able to experience a Merry Christmas! There are so many reasons to support The Salvation Army. We would love to hear your reasons!…
Red Kettle Reason
Posted by Desmond Smith on Nov 19, 2014
We all want to do good. It's human nature to want to be able to help another person we see that may need a hand. Every Christmas, you put simple coins and bills in our red kettles across the county. It…
Online Red Kettle
Posted by Desmond Smith on Sep 25, 2014
You see us – and HEAR us – every Christmas, standing outside shopping malls and ringing our bells. More importantly, your give! You make an incredible impact every single year when you put your loose change…
You Make a Difference
Posted by Desmond Smith on Dec 20, 2013
We are so grateful for our volunteers. If you don't know, there is absolutely no way that we could ever be as effective if we didn't have your help. We know that we are so lucky to have volunteers that…