Salvation Army to Light up The Community Center Matching Monday 5:30-7pm, December 21
UPDATE: The Red Kettle Matching Monday $30,000 matching gift challenge raised $41,908.28
The Salvation Army Traverse City will Light Up The Community Center
during the Final Red Kettle Matching Monday, December 21.
December 19, 2020 Traverse City, MI: Monday, December 21, is the final Red Kettle Matching Monday for The Salvation Army Traverse City $30,000 matching gift challenge. Thanks to the generosity of the community they have raised $20,719.97 to date.
To celebrate the final Red Kettle Matching Monday and shine light on needs in the community and supporters providing a beacon of hope, The Salvation Army will light up the Community Center at 1239 Barlow St. on Monday night from 5:30 – 7pm with a drive through Red Kettle donation opportunity. They will have festive lights, decorated lighted vehicles, caroling, hot chocolate and treats. God willing the Star of Bethlehem will also visible and be shining bright.
Lieutenant Matthew Winters said, “The Salvation Army is a light of hope to our neighbors when it is needed most. Every donation and blessing shared by our community neighbors is a gift. Not just toys under the tree Christmas morning, but the gift of a warm safe home, a hot meal, a prayer answered in time of crisis, the gift of knowing you are not alone. Every penny, nickel dime, quarter and dollar donated gives us the opportunity to provide our neighbors who are facing struggles with the physical, emotional and spiritual care and resources needed.”
“It has been a year like no other”, explained Lieutenant Matthews. “We are humbled by the outpouring of support by the community who have embraced those struggling and vulnerable with love. We invite everyone to stop by Monday night to not only show their support, but to enjoy some Christmas joy.”
All proceeds from The Red Kettle campaign stay in our community – when donors give locally, they are helping real people in our community. When people give change at a Red Kettle, they join the Fight for Good through local Salvation Army programs.
How easy is it to help The Salvation Army meet the $30,000 matching challenge:
- Donate at any Traverse City area Red Kettle
- Donate to The Salvation Army virtual Red Kettle at SAtraversecity.org or on their Facebook page
- Drop off a donation designated to the Red Kettle campaign at The Salvation Army Community Center, 1239 Barlow St. Traverse City
- Bell Ring and help ensure every kettle is covered - Register to Ring online at RegistertoRing.com or call Mary at 231-946-4644 ext. 308 or set up a person virtual Red Kettle.
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church was established in London in 1865. The Salvation Army, Traverse City has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination since 1894 in Grand Traverse, Leelanau and Benzie Counties. The Salvation Army Traverse City provides a broad array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, clothing and critical need assistance, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, relief for disaster victims and opportunities for underprivileged children. For more information, go to SAtraversecity.org.