Considering fewer people seem to carry cash nowadays, the Salvation Army has added technology to accept Apple Pay or Google Pay at the Red Kettles during the upcoming holiday season. The organization has installed smart chips and QR codes on Red Kettles in Summit County, allowing shoppers to “bump” or scan with their phones to make a digital donation. Shoppers will be … [Read more...]
Salvation Army hosts Community Medal award, Kettle Kickoff
Event takes place Nov. 12 at Tangier The Salvation Army will honor Libert & Madeline Bozzelli as its 2015 Community Medal Award Recipients at the luncheon ceremony and Red Kettle Kickoff, Thursday Nov. 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Tangier restaurant, 532 W. Market St., in Akron. Tables of eight are $500 and individual seats are $75. Libert and Madeline Bozzelli … [Read more...]
Salvation Army kicks off red kettle season
The Salvation Army of Summit County needs your help. The organization needs volunteers to ring the hand bells at the iconic red collection kettles around the area this holiday season. Operating in one- or two-hour shifts, volunteers will carry forth an annual tradition that began in San Francisco in 1891. When Salvation Army officer Captain Joseph McFee wished to provide a … [Read more...]
