The Salvation Army of Petoskey is hosting its one-day fundraising “Christmas in July” Red Kettle campaign on Friday, July 10.
Bell ringers will be stationed at locations across the region from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to collect donations. The funds will support services such as emergency assistance for heat, food, rent and utilities, child programs, senior programs and more across Emmet, Charlevoix and Antrim counties.
Participating locations include:
The Salvation Army of Petoskey is also celebrating its 125th anniversary this summer.
“Christmas in July is not only an opportunity to give — it’s a reminder that families in our community need help all year long,” said Major Brian Reed in a release. “With the rising cost of food and essential household expenses, we are seeing a record number of individuals and families seeking assistance. The increased need is coming at a time when donations are declining, creating an unsustainable deficit that may eventually result in many families going without critical needs.”
Donations can also be made at SAPetoskey.org or mailed to The Salvation Army of Petoskey, 2350 Mitchell Park Drive Petoskey, MI 49770.
This article originally appeared on The Petoskey News-Review: Salvation Army of Petoskey’s ‘Christmas in July’ campaign set for Friday
Reporting by Jillian Fellows, The Petoskey News-Review / The Petoskey News-Review
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