Salvation Army of Washtenaw County makes final push to reach Red Kettle goal
The Salvation Army of Washtenaw County - $38,000 shy of its Red Kettle Campaign goal - is making a final push for donations through the end of the month.
The local Salvation Army aimed to raise $300,000 during the seasonal campaign, but currently stands at about $262,000, officials said this morning.
Donations to the campaign will be accepted through Jan. 31.
“We are so grateful to all Washtenaw County residents who have donated to our Red Kettle Campaign so far, but the need in our community is greater than ever,” Major John Williams, Washtenaw County coordinator, said in a release. “Although we helped many families during the holiday season due to the community’s generosity, many more can be helped throughout the year if we reach our overall Red Kettle Campaign goal.”
The Salvation Army collects money throughout the year to provide food, clothing and other services to families in need. The local corp's holiday Red Kettle Campaign is its biggest fundraiser of the year.
Those interested in donating can stop by the Ann Arbor Corps at 100 Arbana St. between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, call the Corps at 734-668-8353 or visit www.sawashtenaw.org.
Comments
Michelle Bell
Tue, Jan 19, 2010 : 9 p.m.
"please continue to give despite the senseless thoughts of the gay community and there push to push their beliefs on those who dont want to support their effort" The Salvation Army does good -- they also do things that are morally reprehensible and that I will not fund. Instead I find other organisations that will help feed, clothe and shelter those who need it, without the reprehensible actions. I fail to see how this is pushing my beliefs onto the Salvation Army -- I am merely withholding funding in favour of groups that are not engaging in political actions that actively harm non-traditional families and personal autonomy. When I voice my concern in a public forum like this, I am ensuring that those who are giving to the red kettle and the Salvation Army know what they are giving to. If those are positions that don't hold any interest, or are positions that they actively support, it's no skin off their nose. However, it is possible that a person could hear only the good things that Salvation Army does with the donated money and not the darker side -- in effect giving their money to a cause they don't agree with. So cheers to everyone who is able to make a donation and does it. We are more fortunate than most.
glennsha
Mon, Jan 18, 2010 : 10:25 p.m.
I have been affilated with the Ann Arbor Salvation Army since 1981 and all these years the Salvation Army has stood with their beliefs, they have done wonderful things in helping others for over 100 years in washtenaw county, way before the gay community was even heard of or even was a thought,countless thousands of peoples lives have been touched with there help and with the $$$ the community has given so wonderfully, please continue to give despite the senseless thoughts of the gay community and there push to push their beliefs on those who dont want to support their effort, give in the name of jesus, innocent children should not have to suffer without a meal because grown adults want to argue about beliefs, lets support the Salvation Army in there effort to feed the hungry and homeless, and those who have a real need from loss of jobs and the current economy struggles, lets meet that goal for the Army and argue beliefs later, the need is now, people are going to bed hungry, it could be your child or grandchild. Give now!!!! The Salvation Army makes the best use of every dollar given and has always done so.. Ann Arbor is full of caring and Giving people, and all thru out Washtenaw County also. Lets not let others abuse what we believe as our right to Give to the Salvation Army. Write those checks now or call and give, or stop by 100 Arbana Dr. and drop off your cash and checks.
tdw
Mon, Jan 18, 2010 : 6:23 p.m.
Well I guess I'll defently give to the Salvation Army now.At least the have the nerve to stand up for their beliefs
Jack Baker
Mon, Jan 18, 2010 : 5:31 p.m.
As long as I can remember I have been a kettle donor, prior to this past holiday season. I heard references to some of the positions of the Salvation Army, particularly those related to gay rights. After reviewing their positions I chose to no longer contribute to their annual campaign. The site I reviewed is http://www.salvationarmy.com/usn/www_usn_2.nsf/vw-dynamic-index/B6F3F4DF3150F5B585257434004C177D?Opendocument. My expectation is this issue may be impacting their current fundraising results. There are many outstanding human services organizations that are worthy of your studied consideration. If the above link doesn't connect try http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/www_usn_2.nsf/vw-local/About-us and then select position statements from the drop down menu.