Salvation Army is ringing for help

“We got a few extra, so we’re starting to use it for this today, too”, said Salvation Army Lt. Jeremy Aird. “We brought it all together and it’s just giving back out to the community”.

“This year, we really haven’t set a goal, but we would definitely like to improve upon that”, Gilbert said.

“This year, as opposed to previous years, we just haven’t had as many volunteers sign up”, said Peter Kim, associate officer. It is a chance to help lift the spirits of people with a holiday greeting.

Church leader Lt Louise Brown said: “During the festive season, when many are enjoying celebrations with friends and family, others are struggling to make ends meet”.

It’s the Salvation Army’s biggest campaign of the year helping more than 4.5 million people in the US during Thanksgiving and Christmas.

“Even though we are homeless or we don’t have a family out here, they should have the time to go help people out”. Their absence has created a need for more warm bodies to fill the ranks. The local Salvation Army reports that as of November 19th, they’ve raised $21,374.37. That simple act of kindness and comfort made a lasting impression, and created a family legacy of supporting The Salvation Army. “We want this to be special for them”.

THE Salvation Army is aiming to spread hope through the Bundaberg community this Christmas.

Captain Jimmy Steele with the Salvation Army talked about how donations to the Red Kettles help our community.

“Talk with them, and have a little bit of a personal relationship with them – it’s a good feeling”, volunteer Lorraine Silva told Fox5 San Diego.

She believes there is no better experience than seeing the surprise and elation on the face of the parents as they enter the toy center.