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91原创 Kettle Campaign aims to raise $180,000

The Salvation Army is seeking volunteers for kettle shifts
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Emily Gilmour and Shauna Waddell were manning a Salvation Army kettle and representing Inclusion 91原创. (Roxanne Hooper/91原创 Advance Times)

The Salvation Army鈥檚 annual Kettle Campaign is underway in 91原创, raising funds for the Gateway of Hope shelter and the programs that operate there.

This year, the goal for the kettle campaign in 91原创 is to raise $180,000.

Funding goes towards the homeless shelter at the Gateway of Hope, as well as other programs. The Salvation Army also runs programs including a daily meal program, a Christmas hamper program, and a school supply drive every fall.

This year the kettle campaign has had to be modified for COVID-19, including ensuring that all kettle volunteers wear required PPE.

In addition, kettles have to be sanitized, volunteers have to be limited to individuals or small groups at each kettle locations, and volunteers have to practice social distancing.

Kettles are being placed outdoors wherever possible to prevent crowding in lobby areas.

The campaign began on Nov. 12, and will run to Dec. 24.

The 91原创 Salvation Army is hoping to fill about 100 shifts every day.

Volunteers can visit and sign up online, or print out and scan an application form.


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Emily Poole volunteered with a Salvation Army kettle over the weekend. The annual kettle campaign is underway now in 91原创 for the Gateway of Hope shelter and its programs. (Dan Ferguson/91原创 Advance Times)


Matthew Claxton

About the Author: Matthew Claxton

Raised in 91原创, as a journalist today I focus on local politics, crime and homelessness.
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