(La Porte County, IN) - The Salvation Army serving La Porte County invites community members to learn more about its annual Christmas Campaign and discover how they can make a difference through a new holiday season event, the Red Kettle Round Up.
The Red Kettle Round Up will take place on November 16 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at The Salvation Army of La Porte at 3240 Monroe Street in La Porte.
The event is free, open to the public, and will be an informal, drop-in opportunity for community members to connect with The Salvation Army and learn more about its holiday fundraising efforts. Refreshments will be served, including a festive hot chocolate bar.
This will be an opportunity to meet Salvation Army staff and volunteers, take a tour of the building, learn about the impact of the Red Kettle Campaign, and discover ways they can help bring hope to local families this Christmas season.
The event will also focus on volunteer bell ringers, whose service helps make year-round assistance possible for local families.
Staff and volunteers will be available to answer questions and assist attendees with registering for bell-ringing shifts through The Salvation Army's new online volunteer registration system.
"While many people associate the Red Kettles with Christmas assistance, those funds also help provide critical support for our neighbors all year long. We are incredibly grateful for our volunteers, whose dedication makes this work possible. As we share our 'Give With Joy' message this season, we invite the community to join us in bringing hope to local families."
Those interested in becoming volunteer bell ringers but unable to attend the Red Kettle Round Up may register online at salarmy.us/LaPorteBellRinger for La Porte shifts or salarmy.us/MichiganCityBellRinger for Michigan City shifts.
Community members can also contact The Salvation Army of La Porte at (219) 326-5342 or The Salvation Army of Michigan City at (219) 874-6885 for additional information.
