The Salvation Army serving La Porte County is inviting residents to a new event introducing its annual Christmas Campaign and the volunteers who make it run.
The Red Kettle Round Up will take place on Monday, Nov. 16, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at The Salvation Army of La Porte, 3240 Monroe Street in La Porte. The free, drop-in event will include refreshments, a hot chocolate bar, tours of the building and a chance to meet staff and volunteers.
Attendees can learn about the impact of the Red Kettle Campaign and register for bell-ringing shifts through the organization's new online volunteer registration system. Staff and volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and help with sign-ups.
Major Dale Simmons, corps officer for The Salvation Army serving La Porte County, said the Christmas Campaign is the foundation supporting many of the organization's programs throughout the year, not only holiday assistance.
The campaign has a countywide goal of $480,000. Funds support Christmas assistance serving approximately 2,000 local children with food and toys, as well as year-round food pantries, summer camp programs, community meals, a weekend backpack feeding program and case management services in La Porte County. Residents who cannot attend can register for La Porte or Michigan City bell-ringing shifts online, or contact the La Porte office at (219) 326-5342 or the Michigan City office at (219) 874-6885.
