Metro Detroit woman spreads Christmas cheer, one bell ring at a time
Each year, the Salvation Army bell ringers are out there, trying to gather donations. For one woman, she takes her spirit with her each time she's on the job.
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Each year, the Salvation Army bell ringers are out there, trying to gather donations. For one woman, she takes her spirit with her each time she's on the job.
It's a holiday tradition we're all very well aware of, the Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign.
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The nonprofit aims to complete more than 50,000 hours of bell-ringing shifts in Wayne, Macomb and Oakland counties. The organization hopes to reach its $7.9 million fundraising goal.
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Mueller says they've seen a noticeable drop at the kettles we see outside of box stores or other populous locations
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With support from the Consortium of Hope, a group of community leaders and businesses who help the Salvation Army fundraise each year, donations made now through Dec. 31 will be fully matched, up to $500,000.
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The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit is accepting applications from residents in Wayne, Macomb, and Oakland counties for its Christmas assistance program.
The donation will go towards the Bed and Bread Program for deliveries and wrap around services.
The nonprofit is using $50,000 it received from Schostak Brothers & Co. to support its Bed & Bread program, which supplies the Detroit area with food and shelter.
Donations can be dropped off at The Salvation Army Farmington Hills Corps Community Center located on 27500 Shiawassee St. in Farmington Hills.
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