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CANTON - PLYMOUTH
CANTON - PLYMOUTH

Red Kettle Campaign sparks friendly rivalry

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Bells will soon be ringing Christmas is an especially year and are entreating everyone
throughout the area as the important time for The Salvation Both Rotary and Kiwanis members to help with whatever amount
Salvation Army Red Kettle Army, which distributes Christmas they can put into the kettles which
Campaign begins the annual drive food boxes to families in need, gift are sure their efforts will be will be manned by volunteer bell-
for funding to help the less fortu- cards for food for senior citizens the most successful this year. ringers at public places and mar-
nate. and toys to families in need for kets throughout the Plymouth
The traditional rivalry between wrapping under the Christmas community.
the members of the Plymouth tree. The Red Kettle bell-ringing by the state's continued economic an extreme manner by many local Founded by William and
Kiwanis and Plymouth Rotary campaign is a major component of woes, because .85 cents of every families, they said. Catherine Booth in London,
clubs is expected to be even the fund raising effort, officials dollar given in your community The 82-day campaign began England in 1865, The Salvation
fiercer this year and each club is said. goes directly to fund programs with tree lighting ceremonies in Army is a faith-based, non-profit
determined to collect the most “This area is facing record that change lives.” several local communities this organization dedicated to serving
donations to help those less fortu- numbers of the poor and destitute Officials from the Salvation month. This year, the goal is $8.2 people in need without discrimi-
nate in the Plymouth communi- needing basic human services Army explained that the need this million, a figure needed to ensure nation. This past year, The
ties. While the Kiwanis members such as enough food to eat and a year is greater than ever for the the organization can continue pro- Salvation Army of Metro Detroit
out collected the Rotarians during place to lay their heads,” said most vulnerable-those who may viding more than 3 million meals was involved in providing
the bell-ringing campaign last Major Mark Anderson, general be choosing between paying rent and nearly 700,000 nights of shel- 3,194,802 million meals and
year, the Rotary Morning Club secretary and metro Detroit area or buying Christmas presents for ter each year to the less fortunate, 687,203 nights of shelter for the
members have agreed to join the commander of The Salvation their children, getting their med- officials said. homeless. For more information
Noon Club members to ensure Army of Metro Detroit. “Donating ications or putting food on the Both Rotary and Kiwanis about The Salvation Army, call
victory this year by sheer numbers to The Salvation Army is the most table for their family. The effects members are sure their efforts 877-SAL-MICH, or visit
of volunteer bell-ringers. direct way to help those touched of the pandemic have been felt in will be the most successful this www.salmich.org.
Clothing drive under way

With winter temperatures with Song and Spirit, a Royal
already here, Friends of Unity Oak interfaith nonprofit. It is
Church representatives are seek- part of Friends of Unity's broader
ing clothing for children 3 to 14 guiding principles, which
years old-socks, underwear and include serving the homeless,
warm pajamas. The clothing will the hungry, the illiterate and ani-
go to God's mal shelters.
Storehouse, a ” Activities include
Detroit charity that Donors can spring and fall yard
assists people who cleanup in partner-
are homeless or liv- drop off clothing ship with Plymouth
ing in poverty. through Dec. 4. Community Arts
Donors can drop Council, serving
off clothing through families and col-
Dec. 4 at the lecting food for
Plymouth Community Arts Northville Civic Concern. Winter Walk
Council building at 774 N, Friends of Unity is a Unity Tickets are going fast for the Winter Wonderland Walk in Heritage Park in Canton Township. The
Sheldon Road, Plymouth. Church, founded in 2010. park will feature seasonal light displays and decorations installed around the large pond along with
Clothing can be placed in a The Unity community is open visits from Santa, ice carvings and special winter refreshments for sale from vendors. The Winter
labeled drop box in the lobby to all faiths, offering practical Wonderland Walk will take place from 5 until 8 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. Pre-registration for the
from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays tools and uplifting resources to special event is required and each visitor must register for an assigned time slot. Cost for the holi-
and from 9 a.m. until noon help people apply positive spiri- day walk is $6 per Canton resident and $7 for non-residents. The walk is appropriate for all ages.
Sundays. tual principles in their daily The walk will take place in the Heritage Park located behind the Canton Administration Building at
The Special Youth Clothing lives, according to a prepared 1150 South Canton Center Road. For more information, visit www.cantofun.org/678.
Collection is in collaboration release.

Mental

health

workshops

offered

Canton Township Leisure
Services is currently offering
a free series of mental health
workshops to help area resi-
dents learn important self-
care skills. Participants in the
Family First and Social
Services Workshops will
receive information and be
introduced to practices that
support mental well-being,
according to Laura Mortier,
Canton recreation supervisor.
“Our goal with these free
workshops is to offer
resources, as well as educa-
tional opportunities, so that
individuals can find tools of
support for themselves or
ways to help support others,”
said Mortier. “These unique
opportunities are designed to
show and help participants
learn how to nurture them-
selves and develop mindful
self-care plans on a variety of
topics.”
These workshops are free
and open to everyone meet-
ing the age limit, with no resi-
dency requirement. All ses-
sions will take place at the
Summit on the Park Banquet
Center, located at 46000
Summit Parkway.
Scheduled workshops
include: Navigating the
Mental Healthcare System:
Monday, Dec. 5 from 5:30-7:30
p.m. (Ages 16 and up); Suicide
TALK: Tuesday, Jan. 17 from
5:30-7:30 p.m. (Ages 16 and
up); QPR Training for
Suicide Prevention: Tuesday,
Jan. 24 from 6-8 p.m. (Ages 16
and up) and Understanding
and Supporting Change:
Monday, Feb. 6 from 5:30-7:30
p.m.
For additional information
and to register for these and
other free workshops, visit
www.cantonfun.org/register
or call (734) 394-5460.