Salvation Army and Royal Park Hotel Ring in the Season for Families in Need
The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit and The Royal Park Hotel officially kicked off the season of giving on Thursday, Nov. 14 with Ring in the Season, a charitable community event.
The event included festive Christmas décor adorning the boutique hotel lobby, a handbell performance by Detroit Bell Ensemble and special door prizes including a night at The Royal Park Hotel, tickets to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, exclusive gifts from local businesses and more.
For the past 16 years, The Salvation Army and the hotel have come together to spread Christmas cheer and help families in need across northern Oakland County.
"As we kick off the holiday season, The Salvation Army is grateful for its ongoing partnership with The Royal Park Hotel and our shared commitment to meeting the needs of our community’s most vulnerable," said Major Charlotte Hall, general secretary and metro Detroit area commander for The Salvation Army Great Lakes Division.”
“Thanks to the generosity of The Royal Park Hotel, local partners, and community members, are better able to lift up those who need it most during the season of giving.”
*Left to right: Royal Park Hotel Marketing Manager Sarah Osborne, General Secretary and Metro Detroit area Commander, Major Charlotte Hall, Royal Park Hotel General Manager, Danielle Gilligan, Salvation Army Red Kettle Christmas Chairman, Jason Carr
The Royal Park Hotel provided visitors and guests with opportunities to support The Salvation Army, including:
- The David W. Elliott Memorial Foundation generously contributed a $5,000 matching donation to help those in need
- For every dessert sold at the hotel’s restaurant, Park 600, $1 supported The Salvation Army
- Visitors could purchase Thanksgiving To-Go and for an additional $25, opt in to feed a family of four
- Selecting a mitten ornament from the hotel’s Christmas tree. Each ornament features a QR code that allows individuals to make a virtual red kettle donation
Countertop red kettles were stationed at the front desk of the hotel.
*Salvation Army mitten ornament in Royal Park Hotel lobby
“Our partnership with The Salvation Army is a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when we come together as a community,” said Danielle Gilligan, general manager of The Royal Park Hotel.
“As we enter this season of giving, we’re inspired by those who continue to step up and support their neighbors in need like The Salvation Army. It’s a privilege to be part of something that brings hope and relief to so many, and we’re excited to see our community’s generosity make a difference for the 16th year.”
*Salvation Army brass band plays Christmas tunes
*Detroit Bell Ensemble plays Christmas tunes
This special event, broadcast on Facebook LIVE, highlighted the heartwarming impact of our collaboration. It showcased the community’s generosity and the meaningful difference we’re making together.
If you haven’t had a chance to watch it yet, I encourage you to take a moment to tune in, watch it, and share the holiday spirit with your friends and family:
If this festive event inspires you to give to those in need, you can volunteer or donate to The Salvation Army. If you are interested in being a bell ringer, go to registertoring.com.