It’s that time of year when we will begin seeing those red kettles and Salvation Army bell ringers at area stores. The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign for Box Butte County starts Dec. 1 and runs through Dec. 24. It’s our chance to make the holidays brighter for someone in need.
Red kettle donations stay local – directly impacting the lives of our neighbors by helping them in their time of need. The funds you raise as a Salvation Army bell ringer make a year-round impact to our community through grocery, prescription, utility, motel, and medical gas voucher assistance, as well as emergency services and stranded motorist assistance. Funds serve residents of Box Butte County and are distributed by Northwest Community Action Partnership and the Alliance Police Department.
The Salvation Army is seeking volunteers to ring bells at three kettle locations in Alliance: Grocery Kart, Carter’s, and new this year, Bomgaars. Volunteers who will ring bells can sign up at registertoring.com, or you can call Jessica Manion at First National Bank (FNBO) at 308-763-2167 to volunteer.
Volunteers are needed. If you have extra time, or if you are a student wanting some community service hours, please sign up to be a bell ringer.
Grocery Kart: M,T,W,TH,FR: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. & 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Carter’s Home, Hardware & Appliance: Saturday Only: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. & 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Bomgaars: M,T,W,TH,FR: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. & 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
The Salvation Army will have miniature Red Counter Kettles that will be located at J&Js Pitstop, Git’N Split, and Grocery Kart Alcohol as well.
There are other ways people can donate. Give by dropping off a donation to The Salvation Army at FNBO in Alliance, or donate online at registertoring.com and clicking Donate Now. Just like red kettle donations, these donations stay local.
The Salvation Army is a Christian church and an international charitable organization, founded in 1865 in London. The organization is active in 131 countries. Its founders sought to bring salvation to the poor, destitute, and hungry by meeting both their “physical and spiritual needs”. In the United States the organization runs thrift stores and provides economic assistance to those in need, especially after disasters or after homes have been destroyed.
As you are out and about in December, remember to drop those coins and bills in the red kettles. Thank you for supporting the Salvation Army this holiday season. The Salvation Army Kettle Campaign continues to be a part of our Christmas traditions in Box Butte County, and your donations are appreciated by so many!