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Salvation Army Appeals For Help In Red Kettle Campaign
December 19, 2009
There are only six days remaining before Christmas, and the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign is lagging behind the last two year’s figures.
“Hurricane Ida, tropical storm like weather, the changes in the economy and the drop in volunteerism has made a harsh impact on our kettle campaign,” said Major Richard Watts, commanding officer of The Salvation Army in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
The Salvation Army has been providing services to the community since 1901 and hopes to raise $300,000 to support its year round programs. But Watts said less than $175,000 had been donated as of Tuesday.
The campaign started November 6 and ends Christmas Eve. The kettles staffed by volunteers and paid workers are found outside stores in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. In the North Escambia area, there is a kettle located outside the Winn Dixie store in Cantonment.
Services provided by the Salvation Army include emergency services, including rental, utility and prescription medication assistance, emergency transitional housing, and a safe environment for the youth in the community center.
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The Salvation Army is known for being one of the most effecient non-profit organization to help the needy and this year there are more people needing help than at any other time. Just drive around Pensacola and see all the homeless on foot or on bikes and then take into consideration the weather we have been having and one can’t help but feel sorry and somewhat guilty for not helping out in some way. If you can help this Christmas season share a little of what the Lord has done for you. I write this to myself as well. May we all remember the reason for the season this Christmas!