Bell ringers in 足交视频 selflessly stand as they collect donations to give back to the community and spread the cheer of Christmas. There are few people more recognizable than bell ringers for The Salvation Army around the holidays. The iconic red shield and bucket are sure to catch shoppers鈥 eyes as they head to stores, restaurants and businesses during the Christmas season.
Community members in 足交视频 are heading out dressed in red to stand and ring, making the most of the giving season. All donations collected in the bright red kettles are distributed to various causes that aid the community. Bell ringers support the collection of donations across the city that enable disadvantaged citizens to have a brighter Christmas.
Mark Campbell rings bell for The Salvation Army at the North Navarro St. Chick-fil-a. (Michael Milliorn/足交视频 Advocate)
鈥淩inging the bell for the Salvation Army is just one way that we can help people who are trying to start over move forward, so I love volunteering for The Salvation Army,鈥 Mark Campbell, The Salvation Army bell ringer, said. 鈥淚 work with Habitat for Humanity, and we鈥檙e a non-profit who serves families to help them get home for Christmas or throughout the year.鈥
Campbell stood by his white and black spotted kettle at the North Navarro St. Chick-Fil-A, ringing his bell, holding the door and spreading holiday joy to those who walked by. Campbell and other bell ringers do more than collect donations; they show support and love for their community.
鈥淚t鈥檚 about cheer and about giving those who have had some real struggles become enamored with life and what people will give to help them succeed,鈥 Campbell said. 鈥淚鈥檓 in my second hour [out here] and the reception is always good. We鈥檝e gotten a lot of donations.鈥
The money collected through holiday bell ringing helps improve and save lives of community members across the country. Two hours of time spent standing beside the red kettle as a bell ringer raises approximately $60 in donations, according to The Salvation Army.
All community members, young and old, are invited to join the bell ringers and reinforce the spirit of Christmas. All children under the age of 16 who wish to participate must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
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