Kettle campaign begins (image credit - CFJC Today)

By Michael Reeve

RING THE BELLS

Salvation Army kettle campaign kicks off in Kamloops

Nov 15, 2023 | 1:00 PM

KAMLOOPS — The annual Salvation Army kettle campaign kicked off Wednesday morning (Nov. 15) at City Hall with local dignitaries on hand for the start of the fundraiser in Kamloops.

With the snow falling to the ground, the mayor, councillors and MP Frank Caputo made the opening donations to the campaign. This year’s goal for the campaign is $240,000. The money raised through the kettles is the biggest source of funding for the Salvation Army all year.

“The money raised will stay right here locally in Kamloops and will support Salvation Army programs like our emergency disaster, our weekly feeding programs, kids programs, kids camps, seniors programs, youth programs. It helps us through the whole year with our funding for the Salvation Army and support for the community,” said Maj. Orest Goyak.

Volunteers have already stepped up to ring the bells with 75 per cent of shifts already accounted for. Last year the Salvation Army ran into issues with BC Liquor Stores, which hindered the fundraising. This year, those problems do not exist.

One Man's Opinion

COLLINS: Are the B.C. Conservatives digging their own graves?

7h ago

Sound Off

SOUND OFF: Culturally appropriate food goes beyond the ingredients on a plate

Dec 14, 2024

Two and Out

PETERS: Whether building up or tearing down, Kamloops is what you make it

Dec 13, 2024

“Starting December 1, we will be at the BC Liquor Stores. We are super excited about that, we are back in there. That is going to give us that extra help during the Christmas season,” added Goyak.