CHAMBERSBURG -With more individuals and families facing hardship this holiday season, The Salvation Army of Chambersburg is stepping up to meet the rising demand for support. To ensure critical services remain available through the holidays and beyond, the organization is aiming to raise $133,000 and is calling on the local community to help make it possible.
Unfortunately, Salvation Army officials said, they are very behind on meeting that goal.
Last year, The Salvation Army of Chambersburg served meals five days a week, provided assistance with rent, utilities, funeral costs, clothing and offered life-changing support through our programs. The generosity of the public plays a vital role in bringing hope, comfort and joy to those in need.
“The holidays can be incredibly tough for those already struggling to make ends meet,” said Major Joy Labbe “But we’ve also seen how compassionate our community can be. Every donation, large or small, helps one of our neighbors move one step closer to stability and peace. Together, we’re making a difference.”
The Red Kettle Campaign directly supports programs such as food for families, visiting nursing homes with gifts, providing Bibles for inmates. Funds raised during the campaign also support essential year-round services, including help with rent, utilities and food. The Salvation Army of Chambersburg also continues to offer services to the community, ensuring those in need receive both immediate relief and long-term support.
Here are several ways to give and get involved with The Salvation Army of Chambersburg this holiday season:
● Donate cash, coins, or checks at any Red Kettle
● Stop by or drop a check into the mail – 159 Lincoln Way W., Chambersburg, PA 17201
● Make a digital donation at the Red Kettle via Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Venmo
● Volunteer to ring the bell at a Red Kettle by calling 717-899-1999
For individuals or families in need of assistance, readers may reach out for information at 717-264-6169 for available services.
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army annually helps more than 28 million people in America overcome poverty, addiction and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every ZIP code. By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at more than 7,400 centers of operation around the country. For more information, readers may visit SalvationArmyUSA.org.
