What a lovely idea. Although I won't participate in this way I do
give to Salvation Army. I save my change throughout the year and take
it directly to our local Army headquarters. Last year it was about
$40 and should be about that this year, too. It's easier for me to do
this than to actually find a kettle.
You probably didn't read the story of "my" cat, Fred, and I'm not sure
I ever told the "rest of the story". I shared a cat with the
neighbors to whom Fred technically belonged. I think he liked my
house better because I gave him canned food instead of the dry they
provided. I also have cushioned patio furniture. He spent a lot more
time at my house than theirs. Anyway, several months ago Fred got
sick and the neighbors weren't home so I took him to the vet. They
needed $200 down payment for his care which I gladly gave. He died
before the neighbors came home and the total bill was about $365. I
told the neighbors that I would split the bill with them more or less
and just gave them the bill for the balance. They absolutely insisted
on giving me the $200 because he was "their" cat. I didn't really
have the heart to tell them that he really wasn't their cat and tried
not to take the money but they continued to insist. So, I took the
$200 to the Salvation Army and explained that the donation was in
honor of Fred. I never told the neighbors.
Working in Social Services I refer lots of people. That's why I
prefer that my donations be direct to the local outfit. Also, one of
my co-workers has just been appointed to the board.
Good luck with your endeavor.
Sue
On Sat, 17 Nov 2007 10:05:04 -0500, "~August" <august164@hotmail.com>
wrote:
>Many folks contribute different things in different ways at different times
>for different reasons. For those of you who may be interested, please
>accept this personal invitation to join The AS3 Online Red Kettle Group, in
>support of The Salvation Army Online Red Kettle campaign.
>
>This year you can help support The Salvation Army by hosting your own Red
>Kettle as a member of our group and then ask others to help fill your Kettle
>with secure online donations!
>
>A Group Kettle allows members to fundraise independently with their own
>Personal Kettles yet all Online Red Kettle
>donations will also be reflected automatically in the Group Kettle. You too
>can become a vital part of bringing Christmas to those in need by
>participating in this year's Online Red Kettle campaign!
>
>Along with our Christmas effort, your donation will help The Salvation Army
>continue to provide help to those less fortunate all year long.
>
>Doing your part is especially easy this year.
>
>1. Visit our Group Kettle page to get started.
>(http://give.salvationarmyusa.org/goto/AS3)
>2. Create your own Kettle and set a Kettle goal.
>3. Send emails, raise money! An automatic tax receipt is sent to each
>donor and you can manage thank you acknowledgements manually through the
>system.
>
>If you are unable to host your own Kettle, I hope you will consider making a
>tax-deductible online donation supporting the efforts of our group. Online
>giving is convenient and secure.
>
>Warmest Holiday Wishes!
>
>P.S.
>If you do not wish to be a part of this effort please disregard the message.
>It is hereby posted and understood that being a part of the AS3 community
>does not mean you endorse AS3's Salvation Army effort. 
AS3 and The Salvation Army 
Lynn VOF Leaper
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