Salvation Army in Montgomery launches annual Red Kettle Campaign
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) –Â You can tell Christmas is getting closer because the Salvation Army in Montgomery has launched its annual Red Kettle fundraising campaign.
This year’s campaign started with a special ceremony outside the Sam’s Club in Montgomery on Friday, November 13. People who came out enjoyed live music, hot chocolate and heard from guest speakers.
The Salvation Army in Montgomery helps people, not just during the holidays, but all year long. That’s why this fundraiser is so important. This year’s fundraising goal is $175,000.
“We are seeing people that are coming in to shop in Sam’s, and guess what, they’re stopping. They’re listening to what’s going on they are dropping money in the kettle. They’re seeing the shield that means hope to families that needed it,” Capt. Thomas Johnson, the commanding officer of the Salvation Army in Montgomery, told Action 8 News.
“I think the Salvation Army has been doing a great job for years and I think more people need to get involved with the Salvation Army to continue to process and move forward their purpose,” Tyrone McFadden, who donated money into the red kettle, said.
This year, there is a shortage of bellringers. That’s why the Salvation Army is asking churches, civic groups and organizations to volunteer.
If you’d like to help, go to salvationarmy.org
