Connecting to FacebookSalvation Army still needs Red Kettle Volunteers in all communities
Columbus residents in need are signing up for Christmas Cheer food and toys (Near East, Hilltop, Northland and Worthington); Red Kettle ringing begins today at Anderson's General Stores (Brice Road and Sawmill)
Media Contact for The Salvation Army in Central Ohio:
Alice Hohl: alice.hohl@use.salvationarmy.org
office: 437-2138
cell: 738-9072
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nov. 16, 2009 (Columbus, OH) - Today is a busy day at Salvation Army locations around Franklin County. A few select locations are beginning bell ringing at Red Kettles today, to raise funds to help residents year round. Anderson's General Stores are the primary locations beginning Red Kettles today. At the same time, The Salvation Army has opened its doors for signup for its main Christmas assistance program, Christmas Cheer.
Red Kettle Volunteers are still needed. Sign up at this Web site [http://www.salvationarmycolumbus.org/christmas/bellringing.html], or call 614-304-1090. Volunteers are needed in ALL communities in Franklin and Delaware counties.
Information about signing up for Christmas Cheer assistance is here: http://www.salvationarmycolumbus.org/christmas/cheersignup.html or call 614-221-6561 x 600. Sign up locations in Worthington, Northland, Near East and Hilltop are listed at the link.
FUTURE DATES of interest for MEDIA:
Check out our Google Calendar here.
Listing of dates:
Nov. 19: Delaware Corps kicks of bell ringing in Delaware County with a bang and a giant kettle
Nov. 21: Last official day to Adopt a Family
Nov. 22: Night of Thanksgiving concert at Worthington Salvation Army featuring youth players
Nov. 26: Community Thanksgiving Dinners to those in need - 2 locations
Nov. 30: Last week to register for Christmas help
Dec. 1: Salvation Army brass band plays at Statehouse Holiday Kickoff
Dec. 4: Last day for Christmas help registration
Dec. 7-11: Drop off your toys collected from Angel Trees this week
Dec. 16: Christmas Cheer and Adopt-a-Family recipients begin to receive Christmas help. Media Availability in the morning.
Columbus residents in need are signing up for Christmas Cheer food and toys (Near East, Hilltop, Northland and Worthington); Red Kettle ringing begins today at Anderson's General Stores (Brice Road and Sawmill)
Media Contact for The Salvation Army in Central Ohio:
Alice Hohl: alice.hohl@use.salvationarmy.org
office: 437-2138
cell: 738-9072
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nov. 16, 2009 (Columbus, OH) - Today is a busy day at Salvation Army locations around Franklin County. A few select locations are beginning bell ringing at Red Kettles today, to raise funds to help residents year round. Anderson's General Stores are the primary locations beginning Red Kettles today. At the same time, The Salvation Army has opened its doors for signup for its main Christmas assistance program, Christmas Cheer.
Red Kettle Volunteers are still needed. Sign up at this Web site [http://www.salvationarmycolumbus.org/christmas/bellringing.html], or call 614-304-1090. Volunteers are needed in ALL communities in Franklin and Delaware counties.
Information about signing up for Christmas Cheer assistance is here: http://www.salvationarmycolumbus.org/christmas/cheersignup.html or call 614-221-6561 x 600. Sign up locations in Worthington, Northland, Near East and Hilltop are listed at the link.
FUTURE DATES of interest for MEDIA:
Check out our Google Calendar here.
Listing of dates:
Nov. 19: Delaware Corps kicks of bell ringing in Delaware County with a bang and a giant kettle
Nov. 21: Last official day to Adopt a Family
Nov. 22: Night of Thanksgiving concert at Worthington Salvation Army featuring youth players
Nov. 26: Community Thanksgiving Dinners to those in need - 2 locations
Nov. 30: Last week to register for Christmas help
Dec. 1: Salvation Army brass band plays at Statehouse Holiday Kickoff
Dec. 4: Last day for Christmas help registration
Dec. 7-11: Drop off your toys collected from Angel Trees this week
Dec. 16: Christmas Cheer and Adopt-a-Family recipients begin to receive Christmas help. Media Availability in the morning.