 by Colin Wenman
You hear them on street corners or outside stores. The sound is distinctive. It’s a sound of hope! A sound of caring. It’s the sound of The Salvation Army bellringer heralding the season. As if a voice for the silent, the hurting, The Salvation Army bell rings out, declaring they’re not forgotten. You can help restore hope to the hopeless, bring comfort to the hurting and a respite to the weary by taking part in The Salvation Army Christmas effort. The Salvation Army offers many opportunities for you to make the season brighter for families and individuals in need.
Several attenders at MCC serve on the Greater Cincinnati Advisory $0.83 of every dollar donated to the Army is used directly for programs and services - higher than any other non-profit organization in the U.S.Board of the Salvation Army. A major reason is that over 185,000 needy local residents receive assistance every year under the following programs: - Food, Rent, Financial and medical assistance
- Child care and after school programs
- Adult day care programs
- Drug & alcohol rehabilitation program
- Emergency disaster relief
- Emergency shelters
- Holiday toys, food and clothing.
We all know the Salvation Army for its Red Kettles and Bell Ringers that pop up everywhere over the Christmas season - with good reason! This is the most important fund-raising event on the Army’s calendar. It’s also a great opportunity for men and women of goodwill to step up and lend a hand. The Army needs help to man all the Kettles and help bring in the funds on which its work depends. Please would you consider giving some time to this worthy cause between Thanksgiving and Christmas? Just 2 hours makes a difference in the lives of those in needSome folks at MCC are committed to helping put together two teams – for the Mariemont and Madeira Krogers. There are 156 two-hour time slots to fill at each location. The shifts are in 2 hour increments between 9:00a and 8:00p (except the last 2 shifts are 1 ½ hours) Monday-Saturday. You can volunteer for 2 hours, a morning, afternoon, or for as long and as often as your schedule allows. I have volunteered before and found it to be a rewarding time. I’ll be recruiting my family this year, including the grandchildren – it’s a great time to teach kids about giving. To sign up for a shift, contact: Colin Wenman
Other ways to give to The Salvation Army: The Online Red Kettle |
