Dear Editor,
Your gifts are still needed this year.
It’s that time of year when you see the Salvation Army bell ringers out and about in the community, and come across our donation envelopes in your local newspaper. It is our hope that you might consider dropping some change into one of the red kettles while you are out shopping, or using one of the envelopes to mail in a donation.
It is an unfortunate reality that we are seeing more need among our neighbors this year.
Being able to provide the assistance that is needed to help people in crisis throughout the year comes from your generosity. Helping your local Salvation Army makes an impact directly in your community, and 88 percent of the funds raised during the Christmas season stays to assist families and individuals who live right here with things like rent/mortgage assistance, utility assistance, prescription medication, and other critical needs.
Thank you to all those who have volunteered and those who have donated. We cannot thank you enough for everything that you do and for your support.
God bless you all and Merry Christmas.
Brian Carroll,
Salvation Army Kansas and Western Missouri,
Kansas City, Mo.