LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The sound of bells ringing goes hand in hand with a long-time fundraising event to help those in need.
The Lima Salvation Army kicked off its Red Kettle Campaign on Thursday as hundreds of families have signed up for assistance this holiday.
The Lima Salvation Army kicked off its Red Kettle Campaign on Thursday as hundreds of families have signed up for assistance this holiday. Nearly 700 families, which included 1,700 children under 12 years of age, were helped last Christmas. This year's goal is $130,000, which not only helps people at the holidays but throughout the year with your help.
Nearly 700 families, which included 1,700 children under 12 years of age, were helped last Christmas.
"We're asking the community to come out and give and volunteer. That's the main two things we're doing. Obviously, this is the kick-off of the Christmas season for us. The monies we raise helps us not just through Christmas but throughout the entire year. That's why it's so important to be out there. We've got 48 days until Christmas, isn't that crazy? 48 days till Christmas, so we've got that small time period to come out and just do what we can to help others," said Paul Downing, operations manager at the Lima Salvation Army.
You can scan the QR code and it will take you to their website to make a donation.
If you don't carry cash when you see the red kettle, no worries, as you can scan the QR code and it will take you to their website, where you can donate. The campaign runs through Christmas Eve. Contact Downing at 419-224-9055, prompt 5, if you would like to man a kettle this holiday season.
