We have all seen them; the courageous volunteers facing the cold weather, ringing a Christmas bell for your dollar donation. With every dollar they receive, they get one step closer to being able to feed those less fortunate on Christmas Day. It has been that way since 1891 when Salvation Army Captain Joseph McFee placed an iron kettle next to the Oakland Ferry Landing in California. Captain McFee wanted to feed 100 people on Christmas, but didn't know how to fun his goal. He then thought of when he was a sailor in Liverpool, England. At Liverpool’s Stage Landing, there was a large, iron kettle called “Simpson’s Pot” where incoming sailors would throw change to feed the poor. Thanks to the “Simpson’s Pot”, Captain McFee was able to fulfill his goal of feeding 1,000 people that year.
Now, let’s be honest. More often than not, we pass by the volunteers, give them a shy smile and move on with our day. But should we not pay more attention to the brave people trying to give back, or better yet, be one of the brave? The Salvation Army has made it very easy to become part of their team, including the Online Red Kettle. It is super easy to set up and can be a great way to give back! Check it out and start your own kettle!
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