The annual Red Kettle Kickoff, which is open to the public will be taking place at Rosa Parks Circle on Friday November 13 at 5 pm. This year’s kettle goal and Christmas Chair will be announced.
A news release says the money raised through the campaign will help support the year round needs along with its nonprofits Christmas assistance program.That program provides gifts and food cards for families across West Michigan.
Officials say the application period for assistance opened in October, and more than 70% of the 1,900 open spots have already been filled in Kent County alone. Other programs include their food pantry, housing and utility assistance, senior programming, and the Pathway of Hope program, which helps break generational poverty.
In addition to donations, the Salvation Army is also looking for “bell ringers.”Volunteers are needed to help ring at 32 locations throughout Kent County.Bells start ringing November 13th.You can find more information at www.salvationarmyvolunteer.org
If you’re in need of Christmas assistance, you can go to sakentcounty.org.
