Need Knows No Season! The Christmas in July Red Kettle Campaign is happening July 19 & 20!

June 22, 2024 - The Christmas spirit typically brings to mind white glistening snow, sparkling lights, and joy in our hearts. However, the celebration of miracles, hope, family, and community happens every day in our community, not just during the Christmas season. That is why The Salvation Army is inviting the community to show their support during our Christmas in July Red Kettle Campaign, July 19 & 20. Donations to the campaign can be made through July to our Virtual Red Kettle.  

We invite you to Love Beyond hunger, empty cupboards, eviction, and crisis by showing your support during our annual Christmas in July Red Kettle Campaign by volunteering to Bell Ring, donating at an iconic Red Kettle, or to our virtual Red Kettle. Register to Ring

The Christmas in July Red Kettle Campaign raises awareness of year-round programs and critical funds to allow The Salvation Army Traverse City to feed hungry hearts and souls, assist with utilities, help individuals and families stay in their homes, provide area children and youth build strong character, help families break the cycle of poverty one step at a time through the Pathway of Hope program and meet critical and emergency needs of our neighbors during their time of need. Need knows No Season. 

The Salvation Army will be here to help our community members meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges they may be facing. 

All funds raised at the Red Kettles stay local, for local programs, to help local individuals and families.  

We need your help! Join the Fight for Good! 

Donate or Volunteer
Red Kettle and Bell Ringing Locations:
Blain's Farm & Fleet - 210 US-31, Traverse City
Family Fare - 8th Street
Horizon Books - Traverse City
Oleson’s  Food Store - 3850 N Long Lake Rd, Traverse City
Oleson’s  Food Store – 1100 E Hammond Rd, Traverse City
Tom’s Food Market - 13940 S W Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City
Tom’s Food Market - 738 Munson Ave, Traverse City

Volunteer to Bell Ring: Register online at Register to Ring - enter location Traverse City, select date range July 19 & 20 and click Traverse City and select your favorite location or click search to see all available locations and times or contact Mary Vollink at 231-946-4644 ext. 308 via phone or email mary.vollink@usc.salvationarmy.org.  

Online Virtual Red Kettle: Donate here

Mail: Christmas in July donations to The Salvation Army, PO Box 5228, Traverse City, MI 49696

Thank you to our Gold Kettle sponsors for their support! 

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan



The Hart Family 
Bill and Debbie Marsh