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4 bd 3 =; HERB GARBUTT hgarbutt@metroland.com One day into last year's kettle campaign, the Sal. ills | Thursday, December 1, 2022 | Hi a e 5 af < 5 a 8 E bey 3 but to pull all of its kettles. With the Omicron vari- 8 ant of COVID-19 sending 2 case numbers skyrocket- = ing, it was in the best inter- est of their volunteers to keep them out of public spaces. It was a blow to the cam- paign that assists as many as 125 fami in Georgi town, helping to ensure presents on Christmas morning. The campaign, which has a goal of $80,000 this year, al- so helps with the Salvation Army's food bank, which serves approximately 50 families throughout the -Halton “But Maj. Miriam Ste- vens of the Salvation Army Georgetown said the com- theifp.ca FRIDAY DECEMBER 9 6PM-10PM 295 MAIN ST MILTON munity still responded. Even without the familiar kettles in the mall and oth- er locations around town, it still managed to raise two-thirds oft its goal. “We know families might be strapped finan- cially because things might not be right back to normal," Stevens said. "We are hopeful ines return to near norma! One thing that will pe back to normal — bright red kettles wa Be 3 Salvation Army Acton has also launched its Christmas campaign. In addition to helping fami- lies at Christmas, j Sterling Snelgrove said the funds are used throughout the year to provide emer- gency assistance, counsel- ling, clothing and to send kids to summer camp. has set a goal of $25,000 for this year. Salvation Army Acton will have kettles at No Frills, Sobeys, the LCBO and Giant Tiger. Three of the four locations will pro- vide a tap option for debit and credit cards. With both campaigns, the money collected stays in the town to help its resi- dents. Both campaigns | still need volunteers do shifts at a kettle. In Reto call 519-853-1140. In George- town call 905-877-1374, ext. 103 or email christmasket- tlegeorge- town@gmail.com. Salvation Army Georgetown will once again be collecting toys with a drop-off location by Santa at the Georgetown Market Place. Gifts or gift cards ‘for teenagers are al- assistance can call 905-877- 1874, ext. 101. ° FREE AMUSEMENT RIDES * PETTING ZOO & PONY RIDES * LIVE ENTERTAINMENT * FOOD & DRINKS $ * DIGNITARIES & CELEBRITIES * FUN & MORE! SALVATION ARMY'S KETTLE CAMPAIGN UNDERWAY a Metroland file photo The Salvation Army in Georgetown and Acton have kicked off their Christmas kettle campaigns. "Being limited in what we could do last year, we're looking forward to meet- them a Merry Christmas,” ing people and wishing Snelgrove said. she ently tay bes 5 | goods)andj meatsjare) java iy = TQ) RIYPTO;SHC DEORTHE|HOLIDAYS) Tues & Sat 9:30-6:00, Wed-Fri 10:00-6:30, Sun 11:00-4:00, CLOSED Mon Miller's Scottish | Gue’ Georgetown ishbakery.com