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Vol. 138, No. 48
Applications for Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign is now under way
Goodfellows food and pres-
ents for Sumpter Township
residents are available at The iconic Red Kettle
several locations in the town- Christmas Campaign of the
ship. Salvation Army is now under
See page 6. way and in need of both volun-
teer bell ringers and contribu-
tions, officials said. The 133rd
Red Kettle Campaign is the
largest and longest-running
fundraiser of its kind and is
Vol. 76, No. 48 especially needed now to meet
Canton Club 55+, a center the increasing needs of families
for older adults located in living in the United States, offi-
Canton Township, has cials said. Funds raised in 2022
recently been recognized as supported services for nearly 24
a dementia-friendly organi- million people.
zation by Dementia Friendly The goal this year has been
America. set at $7.9 million. The campaign
See page 5. provides vital funds to feed,
clothe and shelter individuals
and families in need of support
this Christmas season and
throughout the year. According
to Salvation Army officers, dona-
Vol. 76, No. 48 tions have been down in recent
Both incoming Inkster years. In 2019, the Red Kettle
Mayor Byron H. Nolen and Campaign raised $126 million,
former Mayor Patrick that number dropped to $102
Wimberly issued statements million in 2022. The drop is like-
this week regarding the elec- ly due to the pandemic, inflation
tion results from Nov. 7. and people no longer carry
See page 4. much cash with them.
The Salvation Army is the
nation's largest private provider
of social services and the Red
Kettle Campaign funds
Christmas gifts, food, shelter,
Vol. 23, No. 48 and rent and utility assistance to
Northville Township has millions of people struggling
made history. It has been during the holiday season and
awarded a Top Workplaces beyond.
2023 honor by the Detroit “As we head into the holidays,
Free Press. many of our neighbors have
See page 2. faced increased challenges, but
The Salvation Army is commit-
ted to providing love and service Red Kettle across the coun- ones, too many families in metro going hungry. During the holiday
to all who seek it,” said try. Detroit are struggling just to season, he resolved to provide a
Commissioner Kenneth Hodder, • Provide Christmas gifts to make ends meet and put food on free Christmas dinner for the
national commander of The children of local families in the table,” said Major Toni destitute and poverty-stricken.
Vol. 23, No. 48 Salvation Army. need through The Salvation Dorrell, metro Detroit area com- He only had one major hurdle to
Another chapter in the Across the nation, volunteers, Army Angel Tree. You can mander. “For our neighbors in overcome -- funding the project.
history of the beloved Karl's donors, communities, and cor- also contact your local dire need that may be in the Where would the money
Cabin began this week when porations have stepped up in Salvation Army about volun- position of choosing between come from, he wondered. He lay
the restaurant reopened fol- remarkable ways: teering to distribute donated paying the bills and buying pres- awake nights, worrying, think-
lowing a devastating fire last • The Dallas Cowboys played Angel Tree gifts. ents for their children this year - ing, praying about how he could
February. host to the 27th annual Red • Contact your local Salvation help is available through The find the funds to fulfill his com-
See page 5. Kettle Kickoff at the Army to sign up to volunteer Salvation Army.” Applicants mitment to feed1,000 of the city's
Thanksgiving Day game half- at a Red Kettle. must provide proof of all mem- poorest individuals on
time show, which featured an • Sign up for a sustaining gift of bers living in the household. Christmas Day. He recalled his
inspiring and highly antici- $25 a month at Adults must provide a form of days as a sailor Liverpool,
pated performance by Dolly give.SalvationArmyUSA.org identification - which can England and remembered that
Vol. 138, No. 48 Parton. The event will also when boats came in at Stage
feature the ceremonial Red ” Landing, there was a large, iron
Romulus Mayor Robert Kettle donation from the The historic campaign began with kettle called “Simpson's Pot”
McCraight recently updated Gene and Jerry Jones Family into which passers-by tossed a
residents about the road con- Foundation. the effort of one man to help feed coin or two to help the poor.
struction in the city noting • On Dec. 9, The Salvation his hungry neighbors in San Francisco. The next day McFee placed a
progress is being made at the Army's national commander similar pot at the Oakland Ferry
Wayne and Ecorse intersec- is challenging bell ringers Landing at the foot of Market
tion. across the country to raise $2 • Give any amount by texting include a driver's license or Street. Beside the pot, he placed
See page 3. million in just four hours. An “KETTLES” to 51555. state ID - and proof that they live a sign that read, “Keep the Pot
interactive map with partici- • Donate cryptocurrency in the zip code served by the Boiling.” He soon had the
pating Red Kettle teams will such as Bitcoin or Ethereum. corps at which they are applying money to see that the needy peo-
be available at Every donation stays in the (such as a recent utility bill or ple were properly fed at
salarmy.us/RedKettleChallen community to provide help and rent lease). Names and dates of Christmas.
Vol. 76, No. 48 ge for those who wish to hope for those in need. To give birth for children in the house- Six years later, the kettle idea
Members of the Wayne donate in person or virtually help or get help, please hold are also required so that spread from the west coast to
Police Department are con- in support of the goal. visit?www.SalvationArmyUSA.o assistance with toys may be pro- the Boston area. That year, the
tinuing to grow facial hair as • Throughout the season, sup- rg. vided. Salvation Army locations combined effort nationwide
part of the national porters can still donate to The Salvation Army of Metro are taking applications in a vari- resulted in 150,000 Christmas
Movember Foundation thousands of Red Kettles sta- Detroit is now accepting appli- ety of ways, including online and dinners for the needy. In 1901,
fundraising effort. tioned outside storefronts at cations for Christmas assistance by phone. Applicants must sub- kettle contributions in New York
See page 4. Walmart, Sam's Club, Kroger from residents of Wayne, mit their application to the City provided funds for the first
Family of Stores, Bass Pro Oakland and Macomb Counties corps community center which mammoth sit-down dinner in
Shops and Cabela's, at all metro Detroit Salvation serves their zip code. To learn Madison Square Garden, a cus-
Walgreens, Boscov's, Big Lots, Army corps community centers. more about how to apply, con- tom that continued for many
Dillard's, Food Lion, Hobby Families with children up to the tact the nearest Salvation Army years.
Lobby/Mardel, JCPenney, age of 14 can apply to receive corps community center. For Today in the U.S., The
Vol. 76, No. 48 Redner's Markets, and count- Christmas assistance from The help finding the nearest center, Salvation Army assists more
In one of his first acts less local partners. Salvation Army corps communi- visit SAmetrodetroit.org. than four-and-a-half million peo-
In one of his first acts
as mayor of Westland,
as mayor of Westland, The following options are avail- ty centers for assistance with The historic campaign began ple during the Thanksgiving and
K Kevin Coleman appointed able for those wishing to sup- toys and holiday meals. Senior with the effort of one man to Christmas time periods.
evin Coleman appointed
former State Rep. Alex port their neighbors in need: citizens will receive grocery help feed his hungry neighbors To learn more about The
former State Rep. Alex
Garza as the new • Donate with cash, coins, and store gift cards. in San Francisco in 1891. Salvation Army's Kettle
Garza
as
new
the
Economic Development
Economic Development checks, or digitally with “In a season traditionally Salvation Army Captain Joseph Campaign, visit www.salvation-
Director for the city.
Director for the city. Apple Pay, Google Pay, filled with festive dinners and McFee was distraught because army.ca/christmas-kettles/kettle-
See page 6.
See page 6. PayPal, and Venmo, at any exchanging presents with loved so many poor individuals were faq/.
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