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Your support brings hope, warmth, and JOY
to our neighbors in need this Christmas season.
The Salvation Army Serving Carter, Greene, Unicoi & Washington Counties in Johnson City, TN is pleased to announce the 2025 Christmas Ambassador – Tom Seaton, owner of Firehouse Restaurant and Catering in downtown Johnson City. Mr. Seaton will be sharing the Christmas spirit with the community by promoting opportunities to engage with The Salvation Army – through giving joyfully of treasure, talent and time.
This year, you will find a Salvation Army kettle and Angel Tree in the lobby of Firehouse Restaurant and Tom encouraging you to make The Salvation Army part of your holiday experience and traditions. Also, ask about the sweet toy firetruck special!
Tom Seaton is a native to Johnson City - his family goes back eight generations in East Tennessee. Tom, his wife Donna and son Justin currently own and operate Firehouse Restaurant and Catering at 627 West Walnut Street in Johnson City. This business that Tom started 45 years ago while attending East State University has become a local favorite and community hub, reflecting Tom’s love for community and hospitality.
Tom’s love for community and hospitality extends beyond his restaurant and catering business and has provided him the opportunity to serve on several non-profit and ministry boards in our area, including The Salvation Army, Doe River Gorge Ministries, Johnson City Chamber of Commerce, March of Dimes, United Way, ETSU Athletic Scholarship Association, ETSU Foundation, and Tennessee Restaurant Association.
Tom and Donna enjoy worshipping at Grace Fellowship Church.
Your business or organization can double the impact of every dollar given this Christmas by sponsoring a Kettle Match. Choose a match level that fits your organization’s giving goals and show your community that you stand with The Salvation Army in bringing JOY, hope, and help to those who need it most.
JOY Partner
$1,000
• Listed on The Salvation Army of Johnson City’s website as a JOY Partner
• Thank-you mention on social media
• Certificate of appreciation for display
JOY Leader
$5,000
• All JOY Partner benefits
• Logo placement on the “Give with JOY” web page
• Recognition post on social media highlighting your company’s partnership
JOY Champion
$10,000
• All JOY Leader benefits
• Featured recognition in one local media press release
• Opportunity for a photo at a Red Kettle site to share with your team and social channels
JOY Angel
$25,000
• All JOY Champion benefits
• Featured recognition in one local media press release
• Custom social media spotlight video and recognition on all local Red Kettle signage (where possible)
There’s no better way to share Christmas JOY than by volunteering your time! Whether you ring a bell at a Red Kettle,
help distribute gifts through the Angel Tree, or serve a meal to those in need, your time and compassion make a lasting difference.
Angel Tree Intake and Warehouse Angel Tree Distribution
We are deeply grateful to our generous sponsors whose support makes this season of JOY possible.