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The Salvation Army Prepares for 2008 Red Kettle Campaign,

Busy Holiday Season

We need you!  Your support of the red kettle kick-off event and the ongoing campaign during the holiday season is extremely important to our community - especially so this year.  Nearly half of the operating support for The Army’s programs and services is generated through this annual holiday fundraising drive.  This year's campaign goal is $586,000.  This is an increase of more than 10% over last year's final count of $526,000.

As always, your help is also needed with the many volunteer opportunities available in November and December.  View our needs and register for opportunities right online or contact volunteer manager Debra Applebee at 364-9131 ext 107.  Opportunities include bell ringing, helping with special events, collecting and sorting toys, assisting in the kitchen, helping with Christmas registration and more.

Important Dates:

Christmas Registration for Toy Shop & Food Boxes

October 20 – November 25

Toy Collection, November 10 – December 12

Bucket Blitz – Red Kettle Kick-Off

November 17 Volunteer

Red Kettle Fundraising Campaign

November 17 – December 27 Volunteer

Community Thanksgiving Meal, November 26

Wehrenberg Cans Film Festival Food Drive, December 6

Holiday Parade, Saturday December 6 Volunteer

Chamber PM Exchange Hosted by The Salvation Army, December 11

Food Box & Toy Distribution, December 17 – 18 Volunteer

Senior Christmas Party/Dinner, December 20 Volunteer

Community Christmas Meal, December 23 Volunteer

To Donate This Holiday Season:

The Salvation Army

P.O. Box 8056

Cedar Rapids, IA 52408-8056

For more information on immediate and long-term financial needs and how you can help, call The Army's Director of Development and Communications, Mindy Kayser at 319-364-9131, Ext 101 or e-mail her directly at the link below.

E-mail Contact: Mindy Kayser