The bells continue to ring at all Williams Lake Christmas Kettle locations.
Salvation Army Community Engagement Coordinator Sarah Jackman said things are going really well since it began back on November 22.
“We went over the numbers this morning (December 17) and we are currently around $51,000 and our goal is $70,000.”
Jackman noted that all donations received right up until Christmas Eve day go to their service programs.
“That includes our breakfast and lunch program, our Food Bank, our drop-in centre, this is a very important campaign that we have every Holiday Season. On Saturday (December 20) which I know is going to be a very busy day for everyone, up at Walmart it’s going to be Fill the Kettle Day. That’s when Walmart will match every dollar put in our kettle from noon until 6 o’clock.”
There are 5 Salvation Army kettle locations around the City of Williams Lake, Walmart, the Wholesale Store, Save on Foods, Fresh Co, and the downtown Liquor Store.
“In addition to our Kettle campaign our Christmas Dinner is tomorrow (December 19) starting at 4 o’clock,” Jackman said, “Everyone is welcome and we are busy preparing for that right now. It’s become a bit of a tradition for some people so we try to make it as accessible as possible and it will be going on until 6 o’clock and hopefully everyone that wants to attend can attend.”
Jackman thanks the community of Williams Lake for being so generous with their time and donations.
“We are in a good spot to reach our goal, we’re still right on track with just under a week left to go.”
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