Salvation Army’s Rescue Christmas campaign in full swing in Twin Lakes Area




In mid-September, the Salvation Army announced it would begin its holiday fundraising earlier than ever, and those efforts are underway in the Twin Lakes Area.Planning and fundraising is ongoing, as the Salvation Army expects requests for assistance to skyrocket, due to the ongoing pandemic, according to Cindy Fuller, Divisional communications director.
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Fuller describes the Salvation Army’s efforts during its first month of Rescue Christmas.


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Major Michelle Robbins says the local unit is off to a busy start to its efforts and is working hard to make supporting the campaign as easy as possible.


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The annual “Red Kettle” campaign is the Salvation Army’s largest fundraiser, but due to COVID-19, collections and locations for kettles is expected to be lower in 2020. In the Twin Lakes Area, $107,692 was raised by the kettles last year.

Robbins says the Salvation Army is in need of bell ringers and volunteers throughout the season.


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For those who do not feel comfortable getting out to contribute to, or man a kettle, virtual kettle options are now available, according to Robbins.


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To register to man a kettle, or adopt a virtual kettle, visit registertoring.org.

The pandemic will also affect the local Salvation Army for its annual Thanksgiving dinner, which will now be a drive-thru event, Robbins says.


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Fuller, who is based in Oklahoma City and serves all of Oklahoma and Arkansas, recently made a visit to the local unit of the Salvation Army and came away quite impressed.


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To learn more about the Salvation Army’s efforts, visit rescuechristmas.org.

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