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THE SALVATION ARMY NEEDS YOUR HELP...

NOW, MORE THAN EVER!

Every year around the holidays, the steady bustle of preparing for festivities begins and continually increases until the last twinkling piece of confetti falls to the floor at the opening of a new year. People give their last pocket full of change and bid-adieu to the familiar Salvation Army Bell-Ringers who pepper doorways all across Central Texas from Thanksgiving through Christmas.

Most people however, are relatively unaware of what happens to the money that is generously put in the candy-apple Red Kettles.

"The needy and hungry are often forgotten during the holidays and with the support of our community, we can brighten someone's holiday season," Captain Russell Czajkowski said. "This year with the economic downturn, your support is needed NOW, MORE THAN EVER." 

At The Salvation Army, Kettle funds are used each day of the year to provide services to the needy in our community. Kettle funds provide for needs such as clothing, food boxes, emergency shelter, utility & rent assistance, prescription assistance, camp scholarships, gasoline assistance, and grocery store vouchers for perishable food. 

"100 % of the proceeds we receive from the Red Kettle Drive stay right here in McLennan County and help fund our programs ALL YEAR ROUND," Czajkowski states.

So a Red Kettle gift this holiday season becomes a means to provide a lifeline of assistance to those in need in throughout the year---from the cold days of winter to the scorching months of summer, to the coming of Christmas the next year.

The Salvation Army is preparing to ring the Kettle bells and make change happen throughout McLennan County starting Monday, November 16th thru Dec. 24th at over 20 local storefronts in McLennan County.

To all who drop donations in the Red Kettle during the 2009 Christmas season, we thank you.


For more information about any of our Christmas Cheer Programs, please contact Christie Harper at 254-756-7271 or stop by 1225 S. Jack Kultgen Expressway.

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Important Holiday Events Coming up:

 

Toy for Tots Registration-going on now

The Salvation Army of Waco is currently hosting Registration for Marine Corps Tots for Tots weekdays from November 9-20 and November 30-December 11. Registration will be at The Salvation Army of Waco located at 1225 S. Jack Kultgen Expressway from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please bring a Valid Driver's License or other government issued photo I.D, Birth Certificate of each child, and proof of residence (utility bill) at the time of registration. For more information please call 254-756-7271

Thanksgiving Meal Donations-

The Salvation Army needs donations of Turkey and Pumpkin/Pecan Pies for its annual Thanksgiving meal. Turkeys should be delivered by Friday, November 20th to allow time for cooking and Pies can be delivered by Monday, November 23th. Donations can be delivered at 1225 S. Jack Kultgen Expressway. For more information please call 756-7271.

Red Kettle Drive-Volunteers Needed

The Salvation Army is preparing to ring the Kettle bells and make change happen throughout McLennan County starting November 16th thru December 24th at over 19 local storefronts in Waco. Please call Rosa to find out more information about volunteering 254-756-7271.

For more information on volunteering please call 254-756-7271 or stop by 1225 S. Jack Kultgen Expressway.

Thanksgiving Day Meal

The Salvation Army will have Thanksgiving dinner from 11a.m. to 2p.m. Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2008, at its facility at 1225 S. Jack Kultgen Expressway. Donations can be taken to The Salvation Army before Thursday. For more information please call 756-7271

Christmas Day Meal Donations

The Salvation Army needs donations of Ham and Pecan Pies for its annual Christmas meal. Turkeys should be delivered as soon as possible to allow time for cooking and Pies can be delivered by Monday, December 21st. Donations can be delivered at 1225 S. Jack Kultgen Expressway. For more information please call 756-7271.

Christmas Day Meal

The Salvation Army will have Christmas dinner from 11a.m. to 2p.m. Christmas Day, Friday, December 25 2008, at its facility at 1225 S. Jack Kultgen Expressway. Donations can be taken to The Salvation Army before Thursday. Volunteers are needed to set up, serve, and clean. For more information please call 756-7271
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