Monday, November 4, 2019

In the News ... "Salvation Army readies the kettles"


• Annual fundraiser sets goal of $100,000

By Nathaniel Miller, Reporter
Odessa American


ODESSA, TEXAS - As a member of the Odessa Downtown Lion’s Club, David Yarbrough said he has been volunteering as a Salvation Army bell ringer for about 37 years.

Calling the nonprofit organization one of his favorites, Yarbrough, a former president of the lion’s club, said he enjoys watching the children come out of the stores get excited about the bell ringing and the kettles ...

... The Red Kettle fundraiser is the Salvation Army’s largest fundraiser, and is scheduled to start Nov. 29. The fundraiser is held separately, but runs alongside, the Empty Stocking fundraiser ...

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