Once again this year the people of Anacortes responded generously to the Salvation Army’s Christmas kettle campaign and other efforts to make the holiday brighter for local families in need. Salvation Army Anacortes Corps Captain Theresa Williams reports that the Red Kettle Campaign brought in $59,100. With a mix of paid bell ringers and many […]
Anacortes Kiwanis member Dennis Schafer stepped up with many other local service organization members, teaming Saturday with the Salvation Army to seek “Red Kettle” donations for important community services. All Red Kettle funds are used locally through the 110-plus year-old Salvation Army Anacortes Corps on “R” Avenue. Thanks to all Red Kettle volunteers!
The Salvation Army Anacortes Corps continues a tradition of service that dates back more than 110 years here on Fidalgo Island. Among the many programs provided by The Salvation Army, those that particularly bring joy at Christmas are the Adopt-a-Family/Senior, Angel Tree and Holiday Food Baskets. Together, these programs help to ensure that hundreds of […]
Young Salvation Army supporters gathered around the giant red kettle Saturday afternoon in Anacortes as the community service organization kicked off its annual Christmas fund-raising campaign. The event, held at the Food Pavilion, featured a live band and Mayor Dean Maxwell officiating over the ceremony. Among those pictured here are Sarah Paugh, Kami Manley and […]