Windy Swetman Kettlethon and Rescheduled Jackson & George Counties Christmas Kick-off

Dec 5, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATE: 12/5/2023

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Morgan Shiyou

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Windy Swetman Kettlethon and Rescheduled Jackson & George Counties Christmas Kick-off.

Jackson & George Counties Christmas Kick-off

Families are invited to attend, adopt Christmas Angels, and donate to the iconic Red Kettle.

What:              The Salvation Army serving Jackson & George Counties invites you to participate in the kick-off of its largest fundraising campaign of the year, the annual Christmas Red Kettle Campaign. Everyone is invited to join the celebration as Lt. Carla Lawson of The Salvation Army, opens the 2023 Christmas season by ringing The Salvation Army's Iconic Red bell.

In addition, participants will have the opportunity to adopt an Angel Tree Recipient and provide new, unwrapped toys and clothing to children and families struggling with stress and the demands of the season to provide for their families.

*This event was rescheduled from December 1^st, due to the weather conditions. 

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Who:                  The Salvation Army Serving Jackson & George Counties

When:                Friday, December 8^th, 2023

                              2:00 pm 

Where:                 Merchants & Marine Bank – Ocean Springs

                                2802 Bienville Blvd, Ocean Springs, MS, United States, Mississippi

Windy Swetman Kettlethon

11^th Annual Kettlethon 

What:                   The Salvation Army Mississippi Gulf Coast, in collaboration with Windy Swetman, his family, and friends, tirelessly ring bells from sunrise to sunset. Their aim is to generate funds for The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign, which plays a crucial role in supporting social service initiatives throughout the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Swetman kettle has set an ambitious goal of raising $25,000 in just one day! You can contribute either in person or online by visiting https://give.salvationarmyalm.org/fundraiser/5099162.

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Who:                     The Salvation Army MS Gulf Coast & Windy Swetman family and friends

When:                  Friday, December 8^th, 2023

                                Sun up to Sun down 

Where:                 Biloxi Visitor Center

                                1050 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, MS, 39530