The Salvation Army is excited to kick off its 2024 Christmas Kettle Campaign in Windsor with a Proclamation and Flag Raising Ceremony on Friday, November 15, at 10:00 AM at Charles Clark Square. With a goal of raising $240,000, the campaign will support local programs and services that help individuals and families facing food insecurity and homelessness. This event marks the official start of the campaign, with special guests including Mayor Drew Dilkens, city councillors, Salvation Army staff, and other community members joining to show their support.
“The Salvation Army has been dedicated to supporting Windsor families and individuals for 138 years, and every day, we see people making impossible choices between essentials like food, shelter, and medical care,” said Captain Nyree Bond, Community Ministries Officer, The Salvation Army Windsor. “Every donation to a Christmas kettle brings warmth, safety, and compassionate support to someone in need. Together, Windsor can make a lasting impact and ensure that no one is left behind this Christmas season.”
The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Campaign, running from November 15 to December 24 at various locations throughout the greater Windsor region, is the organization’s largest annual public fundraiser. Funds raised stay within the community, directly supporting essential services such as food security programs, emergency shelters, and empowerment initiatives year-round. Windsor residents are encouraged to support the campaign in a variety of ways:
• Donate at a local kettle
• Volunteer as a bell ringer to help inspire community giving
• Host a kettle at your local business to partner with us for the season
The campaign would not be possible without the dedication of the hundreds of volunteers who generously donate their time each year. Individuals, families, and businesses interested in volunteering can call the kettle hotline at 519-971-5878 or visit www.WindsorChristmasKettles.ca.