ONTARIO- The Salvation Army in Ontario is inviting community members to support its iconic Christmas Kettle Campaign by volunteering at kettle locations across the province. Volunteers play a vital role in helping the campaign reach its $11 million fundraising goal, ensuring critical funds are raised to sustain local programs and services for individuals and families facing impossible choices.
“Volunteers are a foundational piece of The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Campaign,” says Captain Gina Haggett, divisional director of public relations, The Salvation Army Ontario Division. “Our dedicated bell ringers ensure our kettles are active in the community, but they also represent hope and connection for individuals and families who are skipping meals and going into debt just to get by during these tough economic times.”
Last year, 1.5 million visits were made to The Salvation Army in Ontario for support that included food banks, meal programs and shelter, and Christmas assistance that recorded 89,344 visits for food hampers and toys.
Funds raised through the Christmas Kettle Campaign help ensure The Salvation Army can continue offering vital services such as community meals, homelessness prevention programs, school breakfast and lunch initiatives, and the Christmas Assistance Program, providing consistent support long after the holiday season ends.
Volunteering is flexible, and just two hours at a kettle can make a meaningful difference. Individuals, families, workplaces, service clubs, and community groups are all encouraged to get involved.
How to Volunteer:
- Register online at Salvationarmy.ca/volunteer
- Call 1-800-SAL-ARMY
For those unable to volunteer, donations can be made at a kettle location, online at SalvationArmy.ca, or by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY.
