Salvation Army of Grayson County seeks bell ringers through Dec. 24 and Angel Tree helpers for 1,103 angels

The Salvation Army of Grayson County is asking for volunteers to staff its red kettles and help run its Angel Tree program this holiday season, according to a release from the organization published Nov. 13 by North Texas e-News.

The Sherman-based effort is running under the theme "Give With Joy," the release said.

"Volunteering makes such a big impact on so many lives during the holidays," Lt. Donna Shea, who is with the organization in Grayson County, said in the release. She added that people can ring a bell alone, with family or with a larger group.

Bell ringers

Kettle shifts are open now through Dec. 24, Monday through Saturday, according to the release. The organization said every dollar dropped in a red kettle goes to its social services programs in Grayson County over the course of the year.

Volunteers can choose a location and shift at SalvationArmyVolunteer.com or reach Lt. Brian Shea at 909-961-6557, the release said.

Angel Tree

This year's Angel Tree program is set to deliver gifts to 1,103 angels, backed by local donors and businesses, the Salvation Army said.

Angel Tree volunteers are needed from Nov. 28 through Dec. 17. According to the release, the work includes staffing Angel Tree adoption locations, sorting donated gifts and helping on distribution day for families who registered. The organization said churches and businesses are also welcome to host a tree.

People interested in Angel Tree volunteering can contact Lt. Donna Shea at 951-970-4223, according to the release.

General volunteer and donation information is available at salvationarmysherman.org or by calling 909-961-6557, the organization said.

Sources

ntxe-news.com

southernusa.salvationarmy.org