Salvation Army calls on volunteers for kettle campaign

PHOTO. Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche MLA Laila Goodridge and Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo MLA Tany Yao watching Deputy Mayor Keith McGrath make a donation during the 2018 kettle campaign kick off. The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to aid in the 2019 campaign starting Nov. 18, 2019. MYMCMURRAY/File photo.

The Salvation Army of Fort McMurray announced the return of their Christmas Kettle Campaign.

The non-profit organization also needs ready and able volunteers to help them reach its $200,000 goal.

Various two-hour shifts, between Mondays and Saturdays, are available at participating locations:

• Canadian Tire
• Michelle’s Independent
• Peter Pond Mall
• Save-On Stonecreek
• Sobeys Thickwood
• The Real Canadian Superstore
• Walmart

The kettle campaign runs from Nov. 18 to Dec. 23, 2019, with donations helping fund Salvation Army’s community and family services year-round.

Major Steve Hibbs said the campaign only raised $185,000 in 2018.

“All Kettle donations stay in this community to support our year-round programs to restore hope, and to help, any person who needs us.”

Volunteers may register with Wood Buffalo Volunteers on their website.

For more information, contact campaign co-ordinator Carol Christian at (587) 646-0981.