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| The Salvation Army Bell |
The ringing of The Salvation Army bell is a staple of Christmas shopping in malls across America. The millions of dollars raised annually through donations given to The Salvation Army during the holiday season is used to aid needy families,
seniors, and the homeless. Donations provide Christmas dinners, clothing, and toys for families experiencing financial difficulty, including families of prisoners. Two common ways to support The Salvation Army are to volunteer to ring the bell during the holiday season and to donate spare change to the little red kettle (which you can also do virtually from The Salvation Army website).
The Salvation Army, however, offers additional fabulous ways to assist others during the holiday season. One great thing you can do with your family is to adopt another family needing holiday assistance. You can call some of the Salvation Army offices and ask to be given a family to help out over Christmas. Then, you are able to shop for all of the family members and to deliver the gifts to their home. It is easy to forget that some families cannot even afford a Christmas tree during the holiday season, but you have the ability to be the instrument of help they need! It is also possible to shop the Angel Living Tree online, presented by JCPenny, and adopt an angel that way, or simply donate financially online through that link.
Also consider donating your clothes to a local shelter (coats and sweaters can be a great gift during the winter!), or an old car. Furthermore, The Salvation Army needs volunteers during the holiday season to distribute gifts to shut-ins in hospitals and nursing homes and to assist with sit-down dinners at The Salvation Army shelters. The Salvation Army, in addition to providing shelter, food, and presents to those who are experiencing financial difficulties during the holiday season, also "endeavors to bring spiritual light and love to those it serves at Christmas so that the real meaning of the season is not forgotten." Volunteering and giving through The Salvation Army is a great way to ensure the "spiritual light" and "real meaning of the season" prevails in your own life and those around you.
Also consider donating your clothes to a local shelter (coats and sweaters can be a great gift during the winter!), or an old car. Furthermore, The Salvation Army needs volunteers during the holiday season to distribute gifts to shut-ins in hospitals and nursing homes and to assist with sit-down dinners at The Salvation Army shelters. The Salvation Army, in addition to providing shelter, food, and presents to those who are experiencing financial difficulties during the holiday season, also "endeavors to bring spiritual light and love to those it serves at Christmas so that the real meaning of the season is not forgotten." Volunteering and giving through The Salvation Army is a great way to ensure the "spiritual light" and "real meaning of the season" prevails in your own life and those around you.
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