Media Advisory - The Salvation Army Launches Iconic Kettle Campaign on Halifax Waterfront
HALIFAX, NS, Nov. 23, 2023 /CNW/ - The Salvation Army will be at the Queen's Marque on the Halifax waterfront to kick off their annual Christmas Kettle Campaign on Nov. 25.
With the ever-increasing cost of living, plus the added expenses of Christmas, The Salvation Army once again asks for the generous support of the people of the Halifax Regional Municipality as they launch their most significant fundraising effort of the year. When you donate to a Christmas kettle, every dollar stays in your community to help vulnerable neighbours in need.
What: Photo and interview opportunity at Queen's Marque
Where: Queen's Marque, Halifax (near stairs)
When: Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Who: The Salvation Army, brass band, and more
Those attending are encouraged to bring a new unwrapped toy, if possible, and enjoy free hot chocolate and live music and celebrate the start of the holiday season with The Salvation Army. Be one of the first to donate to a red kettle this year, join in on the fun, ring the bells, and give hope to those in need in your community this Christmas.
For the next five weeks, The Salvation Army's iconic red kettles will be in stores across the Maritimes. With a goal of raising $2.2 million dollars. The campaign provides vital funds to feed, clothe and shelter individuals and families in need of support this Christmas season and throughout the year.
To learn more about The Salvation Army's Kettle Campaign, visit www.salvationarmy.ca/christmas-kettles/kettlefaq/.
The Salvation Army is an international Christian organization that began its work in Canada in 1882 and has grown to become one of the largest direct providers of social services in the country. The Salvation Army gives hope and support to vulnerable people in 400 communities across Canada and in more than 130 countries around the world. Its community and social service activities include: hunger relief for individuals and families through food banks and feeding programs; shelter for people experiencing homelessness and support for those needing housing; rehabilitation for those struggling with substance-use recovery; long-term care and palliative care; Christmas assistance such as food hampers and toys; after-school programs, camps and school nutrition programs for children and youth; and life-skills classes, such as budgeting, cooking for a family, and anger management. When you give to The Salvation Army, you are investing in the future of marginalized and overlooked people in your community.
SOURCE The Salvation Army Maritime Division
Captain Brent Haas, Corps Officer/Pastor, Cell: 902-210-0781, Email: [email protected]; Major Mark Hall, Corps Officer/Pastor, Cell: 902 965 8010, Email: [email protected]
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