People will soon hear the sounds of bells in the air at local businesses, as the Red Kettle campaign with the Salvation Army kicks off right after Thanksgiving.
A kick-off event was held Tuesday afternoon with a joint meeting of the Hopkinsville Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs, which included friendly competition, the singing of Christmas carols, games and the spirit of giving. Salvation Army Lt. Lindsey Galabeas says they have a high fundraising goal this year—$112,000—and every bit of it goes back into helping those most in need in this community.
She says thanks to a grant from the U.S. Treasury, paired with funds raised during the campaign, will help them provide housing, food, utility assistance and even more.
So far this year, the local Salvation Army has provided roughly 38,766 meals, 26,700 bags of groceries, helped with 820 rent and 1,223 utility assistance checks and served over 3,000 individuals. At Tuesday’s meeting, the clubs raised $708 to get the fundraising started on the right path.
Keep an eye out for those familiar red buckets and the volunteer bell ringers this holiday season, and if you want to donate directly to the Salvation Army, give them a call at (270) 885-9633.