Salvation Army 2009 Kettle Kickoff

Friday, 13 November 2009 18:33 Written by Nick

It’s that time of year when kettles appear, bells sound off and volunteer ringers welcome shoppers at area stores…

Here are the details of the official Salvation Army kick-off for the red kettles in Lee County:

Date:  Friday, November 13, 2009
Time:  10:30 am – 11:15 am
Location: Inside Edison Mall – next to Santa, near Dillard’s mall entrance

Performances by:
• The Salvation Army Music Ensemble
• Bobbie Noonan’s Child Care musical group
• Felix Jiles, local singer


Last year The Salvation Army distributed over 40,000 gifts to children and served over 4,700 families.

This year, the kettle campaign is even more important due to the growing need in our community. Our corporate Kettle Kick-off sponsor is Lee Memorial Health Systems.

Please call or email to let us know you will be able to attend…the event will last approximately 45 minutes.

 

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Facts About The Salvation Army

90¢ of every dollar raised by the Lee, Hendry, Glades Counties Command is used to sustain life-changing programs that bring hope to hurting souls.

The Salvation Army assists more than 33 million individuals throughout the year in the United States – over 6 million of those during the holiday season alone.


What Others Are Saying


"The most effective organization in the U.S."
- Peter Drucker
economist, professor, author

"The charity you can trust."
- Reader's Digest,
December 2002

"One of the top 10 charities that shine...one that gives supporters more bang for their buck."
- Forbes Magazine,
December 2003

The Salvation Army is “America’s favorite and most trusted charity” according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy

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