Kettles bells will soon be ringing

The Salvation Army is getting ready to 'ring in' the Christmas season.

Photo: Wayne Moore - Castanet File Photo

The annual Salvation Army Christmas Kettle campaign will officially kick off Friday morning at 9 at the Kelowna Walmart.

The kettle campaign is one of Canada's largest and most recognizable annual charitable events.

“Each year, the needs just seem to grow” says Pastor Darryl Burry, Executive Director for The Salvation Army in the Central Okanagan.

“There are a lot of hurting people in our community – people who struggle financially to make it through the day – wondering if they will pay their rent/mortgage, or put food on the table for their family. These are very real concerns for many families right here in the Central Okanagan."

All monies collected remain in the local area.

“The needs are great, and we do not see any sign of it slowing down in the near future” says Burry.

“The funds that are raised during our Christmas Kettle Campaign allow us to continue to support our local community at Christmas and throughout the year.”

The Salvation Army is also looking for volunteers to ring the bells and man the kettles for two hour shifts from Nov 20 though Dec 24 at business locations throughout Kelowna and West Kelowna.

To sign up or to obtain a full list of kettle locations, click here, or contact Beverly at 250-860-2329 extension 335.