(Michigan City, IN) - The Salvation Army of Michigan City has chosen the leaders of this year’s Christmas funding campaign.
Gene Simmons is councilman from the 6th ward and a former police chief in the community who joined the Michigan City Police Department after serving in the Vietnam War with the U.S. Army.
His wife, Linda, is director of marketing for the La Porte County Convention and Visitors Bureau and was an owner/operator of two McDonalds restaurants in Chicago.
In their role as campaign chairs, Gene and Linda will assist The Salvation Army in raising funds to provide food and toys to more than 600 local families this Christmas.
According to the Salvation Army, the goal in Michigan City is to raise $230,000 this season to help meet the needs of the community in areas like food and utility bill assistance and free clothing.
The Simmons’ will officially be recognized as this year’s Christmas Campaign Chair during the annual Red Kettle Kick Off scheduled Wednesday at McDonald’s at 3507 Franklin Street from 7am to 10am.
Those interested in volunteering as a red kettle bell ringer this year can sign up online at www.RegisterToRing.com, or contact The Salvation Army at (219) 874-6885 ext. 1003 for more information.
