The Salvation Army’s 2021 Christmas campaign is underway in Guelph
Global News
The Guelph Salvation Army's financial goal is $340,000, with half from the Christmas Kettle campaign and the other half from a mail campaign. The campaign runs until Christmas Eve.
Thursday night’s kickoff event launched the Guelph Salvation Army’s Christmas campaign.
Last year, the campaign was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, as the organization was forced to pull all of its volunteers.
However, corps officer Peter van Duinen said they learned how to adapt.
He said they’ve bought back touchless tap devices to Christmas Kettle stands this year.
“We have three tap options: a $5, $10 and $20 option. And of course, charitable receipts will be issued to those who make donations at the Christmas kettles,” van Duinen said.
Van Duinen said there is an online option as well if people want to donate at home instead. He said there is a donation page on the Guelph Salvation Army website.
The agency said help is needed for a number of initiatives, including the Christmas Kettle campaign and the Christmas toy and food hamper distribution program.
Van Duinen said you can register online for the Christmas Kettle campaign.