Volunteer Bell Ringers Make a Difference

Dec 6, 2018 | by Justin Breen

Justin Breen is the Founder/CEO of BrEpic Communications and a Glenview resident. He partners with The Salvation Army and has been a volunteer bell ringer for two years.

Serving as a bell ringer for The Salvation Army Metropolitan Division is one of the best things I do all year. For the second straight year, I spent two hours in extremely cold weather ringing the red bell in front of the Walgreens at 1050 Waukegan Road in Northbrook.

It is a wonderful experience to have people wish you Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas when they drop change or dollar bills – or even more -- into the red kettle. One person was so appreciative that she gave me two candy bars, which I gave to my sons – Jake, 6, and Chase, 4 – when they came to help me ring the ball near the end of my shift.

There is still plenty of time to register as a bell ringer!

You will have a great time and contribute to an amazing cause in the process.

 

Join The Salvation Army's Fight for Good during the Christmas season! Learn more how you can help brighten the holidays for a neighbor in need!


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