Salvation Army Kettle

The Salvation Army.. give to the Salvation Army. The bell rings and the big red kettle reminds us to help those who are less fortunate. My grandmother's first, and maybe ONLY, baby doll was given to her by the Salvation Army; so, the organization holds a special place our family's memories. Last Friday night, the Salvation Army was set up at the intersection of McGee and Elm Streets at Greensboro's kickoff to the 2009 holiday season. Tree lighting, indie arts and craft market, singers, and other performers, people of all ages came out in droves enjoying the festivities. 

With the prominence of the big RED kettle, we just had to select this photo for Ruby Tuesday. A few weeks ago, our photo of the sea of red shoes leading to the Salvation Army Select store led people to our blog in droves. May this photo lead people to the kettle.

 

Comments

[Magical Mystical Teacher]

Bell-ringers call us
to open hearts and wallets
to those who are poor.

My Ruby Tuesday

[Denise]

What a lovely photo! I never pass a bucket by without dropping something into it. When I was growing up in England we used to fondly call them the "Sally Army". That goes as far back as I can remember. They heralded the Christmas season by gathering in town in a small group and singing Christmas Carols. You've brought back a lot of great memories, thank you.

[Auntie E]

Nice post. what a big Kettle, I do not think I have ever seen one the large.
I have gingerbread houses up for RT.Link in my name.

[cieldequimper]

Good of them to be there yet so sad that we need them so badly.

[Jane Mitchell]

I understand that the kettles now are equipped with a machine similar to the one at gas stations that accepts credit cards. It spits out two receipts--one for the kettle (they pay the fees) and one for the donor. What a modern world we live in. JTM

[Alice]

I still wonder how much more money they would make by not ringing that bell?