On Saturday, November 16th, The Salvation Army of Muncie will host a public Red Kettle Kickoff celebration to mark the start of the ringing of bells at Salvation Army Red Kettles. The public is invited to join The Salvation Army at Cornerstone Center for the Arts, located at 520 E. Main Street, from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. to enjoy live musical performances and learn more about the ministries supported by the annual Red Kettle Campaign. The Albany/East Grade School Choir, under the direction of Sandy York, and Muncie Central High School Jazz Band, under the direction of John Clark, will perform during the event to help get everyone in the Christmas spirit.
With a goal of raising $175,000 in just over six weeks, it will take great community support to help The Salvation Army make the most of the campaign. Between high inflation and the lingering effects of the pandemic on low- and middle-income families, The Salvation Army is seeing more people in need turn to charity to help them get through hard times.
“The funds help us provide a Christmas meal and presents for the kids to families in Muncie and Delaware County, as well as warm coats, hats, mittens and scarves, to those without them,” said Major Curtiss Hartley, corps officer for The Salvation Army of Muncie. “This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and it provides funds for us to have our doors open all year, helping families and seniors with rent payments, utilities, and food.”
This year, Red Kettles can be found at Walmart, Hobby Lobby, Big Lots, and the Muncie Mall. Shoppers should also keep an eye out for smaller counter kettles at establishments around the community, including Concannon’s Bakery, Mancino’s, Pizza Hut, Toys Forever, and many other retailers and restaurants.
Volunteer bell ringers will be out bringing attention to the annual Red Kettle Campaign, which provides help and hope to vulnerable members of our community. The Salvation Army is still in need of more of these important volunteers to ensure that Red Kettles can be out through Christmas Eve. Individuals, groups, and families are invited to sign up on registertoring.com for the location, date, and time of their choosing.
Donations can also be made online to help The Salvation Army reach its holiday fundraising goal. Visit salarmy.us/muncievrk2024 to give through the safe and secure Virtual Red Kettle for The Salvation Army of Muncie. For more information about the Red Kettle Campaign or The Salvation Army, call (765) 289-7924 or visit samuncie.org.
People in Muncie are aware of the Deputy Mayor being defunded by City Council, and Richard Ivy’s new gig with MSD, but what about the other two positions taken away by Muncie City Council…
Mayor Dan Ridenour yesterday on WMUN.
As we told you first several weeks ago – but they are now “in the ground”…
ground breaking was scheduled for yesterday.
The Fishers Event Center will celebrate its official opening with a ribbon cutting ahead of its first show featuring Turnpike Troubadours. The ceremony takes place Friday, November 22nd at 10:00 a.m. at 11000 Stockdale Street.
A potential strike at the General Motors plant in southwest Allen County, where full-size pickup trucks are made, has been avoided. UAW Local 2209 announced on Monday that it agreed with GM management over work duty disputes involving union and management staff at Fort Wayne Assembly.
Last Friday, Indiana Senator Scott Alexander was headed to the Statehouse to greet some visitors…
from WMUN’s Delaware County Today.
This is winter weather preparedness week, so I asked John Couthino for info…
the Delaware County EMA Director was on WMUN last week.
Russia’s war with Ukraine is said to be one of the priorities for the upcoming Trump administration. Indiana Congresswoman and Ukrainian born Victoria Spartz hopes to see change soon, “…If my party betrays the American people and does not show courage to stand up to the DC ‘money machine’ and address the looming fiscal calamity, we will not deserve another chance.”
Steve Brown is taking his AP Econ class to the Muncie Mission…
what they’ll need from you…
drop boxes will be in the area…
Hear the entire interview on WMUNmuncie.com.
