Whitley County Salvation Army in search of volunteers for holiday bell ringing
By Jennifer Zartman Romano
It's a challenging task each year -- but a necessary one to ensure that struggling families find the help they need.
Pat Mossburg of the Whitley County Salvation Army is in need of volunters to staff the donation kettles around the community and to ring bells during the holiday shopping season.
"Our community, like many others, has seen some difficult times," Mossburg said. "We are here to help families in need because you made a point of giving an hour or a day of your time to ring the bells at holiday time. You asked your churches to ring....your school groups...your businesses to take the time. We ask you for this time once again."
By ringing bells for an hour, according to Mossburg, you're really helping Whitley County families all year long.
"The Salvation Army in Whitley County relies on people each year to give from their heart their time to help us help others," she stated. "We have many opportunities for you to volunteer your time to make a difference in the life of someone else by simply ringing a bell."
Between now and then, Mossburg has the time-consuming task of finding volunteers to ring bells. Bellringing begins November 19 and will continue through Christmas Eve at two locations in Whitley County.
"Every hour not filled can be devastating," she added. "Start a new holiday tradition; volunteer to ring the bell for the Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign. It's fun and very rewarding. Everyone has a couple of hours that they can spare in the next few weeks to volunteer and help out. You can make a difference. A single bell can ring hope for a family in need."
If you are interested please contact Pat Mossburg for available hours and locations at 248-1711.
If you are unable to ring a bell, the Whitley County Salvation Army has offers bags at the office to collect spare change called "Change is Good." Collect your change until the end of November and let that change create positive change for local families. " A little can go so far," Mossburg concluded.