Cortland Red Kettles
Date and Time
Thursday Dec 5, 2024 Wednesday Dec 25, 2024
Location
All over town!
Description
The Salvation Army of Cortland has officially kicked off its annual Red Kettle fundraiser and Angel Tree program.
Money raised during the Red Kettle Campaign, and donations provided through the Angel Tree program, enable The Salvation Army of Herkimer to provide Christmas food baskets to approximately 100 families, and toys and winter clothing to approximately 250 children.
The Red Kettle campaign also bolsters The Salvation Army of Herkimer’s Food Pantry, Gleaning Program, and Community Meal Program. All donations collected during Salvation Army fundraisers like the Red Kettle campaign stay in Herkimer to help local families and individuals.
“We only have three weeks before Christmas and we ask the community to invest in our most vulnerable population.” Major Corinne
As the need for Salvation Army assistance has continued to increase due to current economic hardships, so has the need for volunteers.
“Volunteers are the backbone of The Salvation Army – the army behind the Army – and we cannot provide the services we do without volunteers coming along side us as partners in our mission of helping those most in need,” added Major.
How to help:
- To enquire about ringing bells at a Red Kettle, or other Salvation Army volunteer opportunities, or visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845A8AC2AA6FCC34-52653857-redkettle#/
- Drop cash in a Red Kettle while out shopping.
- Donate to a virtual kettle at: https://salarmy.us/CortlandNYRedKettle
- “Adopt” a child for Christmas by picking up an Angel Tree tag at Walmart and buying a gift.
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army annually helps more than 23 million Americans overcome poverty, addiction and economic hardships through a range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from drug and alcohol abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at 7,600 centers of operation around the country. In the first-ever listing of “America’s Favorite Charities” by The Chronicle of Philanthropy, The Salvation Army ranked as the country’s largest privately funded, direct-service nonprofit. For more information, visit SalvationArmyUSA.org. Follow us on Twitter @SalvationArmyUS and #DoingTheMostGood.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845A8AC2AA6FCC34-52653857-redkettle#/
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83 Main Street, Cortland, NY 13045 – (607) 756-2814 – info@cortlandareachamber.com