The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit Seeks Volunteer Bell Ringers Through Christmas Eve
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (Dec. 14, 2021) – The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit only has a few weeks left until its iconic red kettles leave storefronts. The nonprofit organization requests the community’s support by volunteering as a red kettle bell ringer to help meet its $8.3 million Red Kettle Christmas Campaign fundraising goal.
Every red kettle that has a volunteer increases the chances of hitting the campaign goal. The Salvation Army aims to fill more than 64,000 hours of bell ringing shifts across hundreds of kettle locations throughout Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties.
“Our bell ringers represent the spirit of giving during the Christmas season,” Major Timothy Meyer, general secretary, metro Detroit area commander and chief operating officer for The Salvation Army Eastern Michigan Division. “A manned kettle collects an average of $53 per hour in donations – that’s $400 more per day than an unmanned kettle. We urge the community to consider donating their time. Every site a volunteer fills will help ensure Hope Marches On for individuals and families living in metro Detroit.”
Those interested in volunteering can visit registertoring.com to sign up for volunteer shifts. There, volunteers have an option to choose a traditional, two-hour session at a physical red kettle site or participate in a virtual bell ringing shift where they can raise funds in the comfort of their own home.
Bell ringing runs through Friday, Dec. 24, excluding Sundays.
The Salvation Army is leading the fight for good by providing after-school programs, emergency disaster services, substance abuse treatment and free legal aid for families and individuals throughout metro Detroit, including more than 2.4 million meals and nearly 383,000 nights of shelter each year. Donations help ensure The Salvation Army can continue providing critical programs and services for those in need all year long.
Supporters can make a tax-deductible contribution to The Salvation Army Red Kettle Christmas Campaign by:
Texting GIFT to 24365
Visiting salmich.org
Calling 877-SAL-MICH
Sending a check, made payable to The Salvation Army, to: 16130 Northland Dr., Southfield, MI 48075
To sign up for volunteer shifts with The Salvation Army, visit registertoring.com.
About The Salvation Army
Founded by William and Catherine Booth in London, England in 1865, The Salvation Army is a faith-based, non-profit organization dedicated to serving people in need without discrimination. This past year, The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit was involved in providing 2,446,588 meals and 382,681 nights of shelter for the homeless. The Salvation Army uses $.86 of every dollar raised to provide direct services to people in need each and every day of the year. For more information about The Salvation Army, please call 877-SAL-MICH, or visit us at salmich.org.
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