Extra Help Needed...Let's Ring Those Bells!

Extra help is needed in our community this year.  The Red Kettles are behind and people are not filling in the spots to help ring the bells...which means, less money will be available to help those in our area this year.

How can you help?  Here are 2 ways:

1. Gather up those pennies.  Look through those couch cushions...and every time that you pass by a red kettle...put something inside.  Don't forget to say "thanks" to those ringing!
2. Help ring bells!

I checked out a few of the times that are available to ring and there are still even some spots with inside locations that need help!  Fareway...Hobby Lobby...Hy-Vee...you can be warm AND help The Salvation Army all at the same time by just ringing a bell.

For more info and links to the sign-up page through The Salvation Army...read the info below:

Our Red Kettle Campaign is behind! -
This year has been challenging but we are hoping for the best to keep The Salvation Army thriving and Doing The Most Good. We are almost $18,000 behind last year's generous pace and our need is only expanding in Rochester. Without fully-staffed kettles and thoughtful donors we face serious decisions regarding current programs and services. Do you know anyone else who can help, either with volunteer hours or a tax deductible gift?

- We have volunteer hours to fill -
The answer to our need? Your short time offered at an outdoor or indoor Salvation Army Red Kettle this next week! Each hour that a Red Kettle remains unattended means virtually no response or donations. Generous donations fund most of what The Salvation can do to support local programs and services. The math is simple: Fewer hours covered = less help available for those in need.

www.RochesterSA.org

 to Ring a bell between now and December 24th.

- Over 800 hours remain - 
Our schedule still has time open at busy sites all around Rochester. Sample the bargains at Kmart before or after your shift! Bring your grocery list to Cub Foods to shop before or after your shift (Bonus! Your ice cream won't melt in your trunk!) Meet generous people who visit Fleet Farm and literally stuff your kettle to capacity! Get caught up in the excitement at any Walmart or Sam's Club door! Find those few precious indoor times on December 23rd and 24th atHy-Vee or Fareway Foods when you don't have school or work!www.RochesterSA.org

 or call 507-288-3663 to Ring a bell!

Sing Christmas carols, play an instrument, parade around in your worst holiday sweater! Bring up to four other family members, friends or coworkers to make the time fly! Dress up in a big cardboard box covered in Christmas wrap and put a big bow on your head to remind passers-by that you are a gift to The Salvation Army with your donated time! Your creativity can do wonders for The Salvation Army!

Our clients thank you for your past support and charitable heart. We know you won’t leave them out in the cold this year.Thank you and Merry Christmas!

www.RochesterSA.org

 or call507-288-3663 to Ring a bell!
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Dave Ferber-Director of Community Engagement
The Salvation Army "Doing The Most Good"
IT'S RED KETTLE TIME! Ring bells at www.RochesterSA.org