Red Kettle History-
"In 1891, Salvation Army Captain Joseph McFee was distraught because so many poor individuals in San Francisco were going hungry. During the holiday season, he resolved to provide a free Christmas dinner for the destitute and poverty-stricken. According to the Salvation Army, the Red Kettle Campaign, the oldest annual charitable fundraiser of its kind in the United States, helps raise money for those who need it most in communities nationwide – providing toys for kids, coats for the homeless, food for the hungry and countless social service programs." google search
"In 1891, Salvation Army Captain Joseph McFee was distraught because so many poor individuals in San Francisco were going hungry. During the holiday season, he resolved to provide a free Christmas dinner for the destitute and poverty-stricken. According to the Salvation Army, the Red Kettle Campaign, the oldest annual charitable fundraiser of its kind in the United States, helps raise money for those who need it most in communities nationwide – providing toys for kids, coats for the homeless, food for the hungry and countless social service programs." google search
Rockland Rotarians have traditionally volunteered to help the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign by ringing the bell at Walmart in Thomaston and Shaws in Rockland. Thank you Carol, Butch, Emily, Don, Dave, Adreth, Eric, Mike F., Elba Gloria, Doug, and Ferolyn for volunteering on such a rainy, windy, cold day. Also, many thanks to those in the community who generously donate to this worthwhile cause.
Photo top-Ferolyn & Doug Curtis, Jr.
Photo middle-Emily Dillon & Carol Worcester
Photo bottom-Don Bedell & Doug Curtis, Jr.