Salvation Army rings in holidays with Red Kettle Campaign

The Salvation Army welcomed another holiday season last Friday with the kickoff of the annual Red Kettle Campaign.

The Salvation Army Havre Service Center Director Trina Crawford said they are "in need of bellringers".

"I highly encourage the community to support our local Salvation Army. They do so much charitable work... and it's so crucial they have the support from the community," Hill County Commissioner Sheri Williams said, "Hopefully we will get record amounts during the upcoming holiday season."

"I definitely support Salvation Army because I've seen all the work that they do and I love that so much of the money stays right here helping a neighbor that we probably all know," City Council member Sarah McKinney said, "Keep your pocket change handy, and be ready to donate wherever you see a little box or a big kettle."

Bellringers will be outside locations including Gary and Leo's Fresh Foods with the donation bucket from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day of the week, except for Sundays.

The Salvation Army needs volunteer bell ringers from Nov. 16 to Dec. 24 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday in Havre.

The 2024 annual Red Kettle Campaign is on of the Army's primary fundraising efforts which helps raise much-needed funds to support the multiple services and programs throughout the year, including feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, and providing toys to disadvantaged youth.

For over 100 years, The Salvation Army's Red Kettles have been a symbol of goodwill during the holiday season. The bell Ringing Program is a tradition which provides locals the opportunity to meet the public while spreading a holiday message of hope to the less fortunate. Volunteers chose the location, date, and shift that fits their schedules.

Volunteers can sign up at https://www.registertoring.com/ or call 406-808-9267.

This year, the campaign is asking local Havre Businesses to place a countertop kettle/donation box in their business to help support The Salvation Army-Havre Service Center during the Red Kettle Campaign that runs Nov. 16 through Dec. 24, 2024. Please contact us at 406-265-6411 or and we

The community's financial support and kindness during the holidays enable The Salvation Army to assist more than 750 people in Havre throughout the year.

People can find out more at the Web site: https://havre.salvationarmy.org/havre_service_center or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SalvationArmyHavreMT .

For more information on how to be a bellringer, contact Crawford at 406-265-6411 or 406-808-9267 or [email protected] . The campaign will provide the donation container.