(La Porte County, IN) - The Salvation Army of La Porte and Michigan City is gearing up for the annual Christmas fund raising campaign.

 

The traditional Red Kettle Kick Off is scheduled November 3.

 

For three hours beginning at 7 a.m., the public is invited to join the celebration at McDonald’s in the 3500 block of Franklin St. in Michigan City. 

 

The celebration will include a children’s choir, celebrity coffee pourers and check presentations from campaign sponsors.

 

The goal of the Christmas fund raising drive this year is to raise $250,000 to support programs and services in Michigan City and another $200,000 for the remainder of La Porte County.

 

Officials said people can start volunteering to ring the bell at Salvation Army kettles throughout the season at www.RegisterToRing.com or by calling the organization at (219) 874-6885 (Michigan City) or (219)-326-5342 (La Porte).

 

Applications can also be submitted in person in La Porte (3240 Monroe Street) on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; and in Michigan City (1201 S. Franklin Street) on Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.