Love Beyond Christmas: Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign In Tyler

Those familiar red kettles suspended from a red tripod and accompanied by a cheerful volunteer or volunteers ringing a single bell while singing a Christmas carol and wishing you a Merry Christmas will soon be greeting you as you enter your favorite grocery store or big box retailer.

Traditionally the Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign kicks off during halftime of the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game, however, this year the Tyler Salvation Army is kicking off its campaign a few weeks early.

Those bells will soon be ringing Monday through Saturday and continue to ring through Christmas Eve throughout Tyler. Volunteers will be asking folks like you and me to support the mission of assisting those in need within our community when they need it the most by filling up the red kettle.

Your generous donation will support important programs like:

• food assistance
• shelter for those experiencing homelessness
• emergency financial assistance
• youth programs
• disaster response

The Red Kettle campaign is a grass-roots volunteer effort and there is a good chance you will know or recognize someone ringing one of those bells as you go about your shopping.

Captain Jeremy S Walker of The Salvation Army in Tyler said,

We are immensely grateful for the spirit of giving in our community and the unwavering support we receive from our generous donors and corporate partners. Together, we can ignite hope and provide support to those in our community who are in the most need."

Last year The Salvation Army Tyler successfully raised $386,000 through the campaign, and this year the goal has been set at $389,000, which will support the East Texas community.

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You may donate to The Salvation Army by:

• dropping coins or bills into the red kettle
• give by scanning available QR codes from the red kettle locations
• donate online

The Salvation Army is currently seeking volunteers to ring those bells at the red kettle locations throughout Tyler and Smith County. You may sign up by visiting the website Register To Ring or call their volunteer services at 903.592.4361.

Salvation Army Angel Tree

Coming soon, The Salvation Army Angel Tree. Look for it to arrive at Broadway Square Mall within the next couple of weeks. It will be filled with wishes from children and seniors who are hoping to receive a Christmas gift from their wish list from you.

The Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign will officially kick off Thanksgiving Day during halftime of the Dallas Cowboys New York Giants game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington with a special performance by Lainey Wilson. You can watch it on your local FOX affiliate.