Dear Friend,
Since 1897 The
Salvation Army has been a tradition during the Christmas Season; bringing out
their Red Kettles accompanied by ringing bells to various locations throughout
our community and the country. The Red
Kettle Campaign is our primary means of financing a multitude of programs that benefit
the less fortunate in Painesville and the Lake County area such as:
• Feed up to
120 people each day • Provide the
homeless a place to shower and keep warm
• Distribute
Christmas gifts to over 1500 children • Tutoring
for 30 children per day
• Weekly
program for up to 60 teens • Back to
School back-pack program for 2,000+ children
We know
there are many individuals and businesses who would like to contribute
financially to our worthy cause, but due to the economy, they understandably
are not in a position to do so. However,
there is another, very simple way you can have a positive effect on increasing donations
to help us continue ‘doing the most good’.
Therefore, we
are seeking families, civic organizations, church and school groups or
businesses to man a kettle location for 1 day.
Kettles are open from 10-8 from Nov 15 – Dec 24. If you split that time frame in to 2 hour
shifts, it means you only need 5 people to cover ringing the bell for 1 day!
Your donation of time can mean increasing donations at a kettle from $500-$700
to approximately $1500.00 in 1 day! Giving
your time for 2 hours/1 day is equivalent to writing us a check for $1500
dollars; monies which will stay and be used right here to benefit those in our own
neighborhoods.
There are 22
kettle locations to choose from; one located conveniently near you. Please call the Painesville Citadel today at
440-354-3774 and ask for Jon or Billie who can provide further details,
schedule you/your group and answer any questions you may have.
Thank you for your consideration. Your generosity is much appreciated. God Bless,
Major Robert
Bender, Salvation Army Painesville Division and the 2013 Red Kettle Campaign
Chairs
Maria
Zampini, UpShoot LLC and Tricia Nelligan Ambrose, The News-Herald
Join the following groups who’ve generously committed to manning a Salvation Army Red Kettle this Christmas Season! We appreciate all of our guest ringers whether it is for 1 hour, 1 day or 1 week!
Committed to
4 days:
Lake Catholic High School –
Staffing 4 kettles after school for 4 days!
Committed to
2 days:
Christ Crusaders
Leadership Lake County
Committed to
1 day:
Fire Chiefs of Lake County
North Coast Lions Club
Nursery Growers of Lake County,
Ohio
Painesville Rotary
Salvation Army Advisory Board –
Staffing 2 kettles
Willoughby Hills Methodist Church
Committed to
a partial day:
Painesville Assembly of God –
Teen Group
