10 SIMPLE WAYS

Our corporate and organizational partners and volunteers are just a few ways we describe those who stand beside us every day, helping us truly make a difference. There are many exciting employee engagement opportunities available during the holiday season, both in-person and virtually.

Want to join the effort? Here are 10 simple ways you can support The Salvation Army, many of which can be done at the flick of a finger right now.

 

1. RING IT FORWARD

WIN FOUR SPURS TICKETS by volunteering to Ring the Bell at one of our iconic Red Kettles.

The holiday season is here. The Salvation Army is making volunteer to Ring the Bell way more exciting. When register to ring you have a chance to win 4 tickets to a Spurs Game. Here’s how:

• Create an account at www.registertoring.com
• Volunteer to ring the bell at a location of their choice
• While ringing the bell. Take a selfie at their Red Kettle
• Tag The Salvation army at @salvationarmysatx on Facebook or Instagram.
• You’ll be automatically entered in the Ring it Forward contest.

Visit Register to Ring to sign up. Take a selfie while volunteering and TAG The Salvation Army of San Antonio on Facebook and Instagram.

Invite your friends and family to Ring it Forward!

If you have questions, contact our volunteer coordinator at amanda.bishop@uss.salvationarmy.org.

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2. Become a Salvation Army Red Kettle Partner

As a Red Kettle Partner, your company will be supporting people in need in the communities of your choice and will also be well-recognized for your generosity.

BECOME A Red Kettle Partner

With more people facing hardship this year, the need to serve those most vulnerable is greater than ever before.

As a Red Kettle Partner, your company will be supporting people in need in San Antonio and will also be well-recognized for your generosity.

• Partnership levels start at $250 and reach to $5,000+
• Partnership levels and benefits are available at your request.

Contact us at orlando.garza@uss.salvationarmy.org

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3. Host an Angel Tree

Help families turn tough breaks into fresh starts.

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS.

• The Salvation Army screens each family and prepares a list of toys and clothing the children want.
• The Salvation Army staff assigns 'Angels' to each sponsor and will mail you 'Angel Tags. Each tag has information about the Angel (child's first name, gender, age, and gift wish) and is ready to be hung on your Christmas tree.
• Sponsors shop for the Angels.
• Collect all the gifts from employees and/or customers and coordinate a date with us when our drivers can come pick-up the toys.

Contact us by emailing us at tex.sa.angeltree@uss.salvationarmy.org

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4. Virtual Angel Tree

Presented by Walmart Registry for Good

HOW TO GET STARTED,

Visit the following website: https://bit.ly/Salvation_Army_Walmart_Registry

• Shop for Angel Tree toys and clothing through the list of needed items.
• Head to checkout.
• Make your purchase and rest-assured your gifts will go to children in San Antonio.

When you adopt an angel, you don't just give a child a special Christmas memory, you also ease the burden of a struggling family.

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5. HOST A Toy or Food Drive

Help families turn tough breaks into fresh starts.

TOY DRIVE: Collect new toys from your family, friends, church and/or co-workers in a way that fits your schedule.

FOOD DRIVE: Collect non-perishable and canned foods that will help provide a warm, delicious holiday meal for struggling families.

Contact us at orlando.garza@uss.salvationarmy.org

TAKE YOUR TOY OR FOOD DRIVE ONLINE

Host a fun and easy virtual fundraiser to help support the purchase of toys and/or food for families in need by creating a co-branded Virtual Red Kettle donation page.

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6. Donate Your Out of Office Reply

When you're away from your desk during the holiday season, how about donating your Out Of Office Message to The Salvation Army?

Here's some language you can use:

Sorry to miss you! I'm away from my desk enjoying the holiday with my loved ones. But one in seven

Americans are in poverty, struggling to put food on the table and gifts under the tree this holiday season. Join me in helping The Salvation Army care for them right now and all year long by making a gift at: https://bit.ly/donatetoSalArmy

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Ask Your Customers to Join You in Supporting The Salvation Army

We can create a co-branded donation landing page that showcases your partnership and support of this year's campaign. This link can be shared with customers, employees, vendors and friends.

 

7. Ring the Bell Virtually

With more people facing hardship this year, the need to serve those most vulnerable is greater than ever before.

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS.

• We will customize a Red Kettle just for you that includes your logo and a paragraph explaining why you support The Salvation Army.
• Send the link to customers, employees and others providing them an opportunity to support their neighbors in need.
• When someone donates to your virtual Red Kettle, they will hear the sound of that familiar bell ringing!

Visit https://bit.ly/Virtual_Red_Kettle and click Host a Virtual Kettle.

 

Engage Your Employees

There are many exciting employee engagement opportunities available during the holiday season, both in-person and virtually.

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8. In-person

• Help sort toys in Santa's workshop
• Help with toy distribution
• Help out at a Christmas event
• Set-up an Angel Tree or Food Drive in your office

Contact our volunteer coordinator at amanda.bishop@uss.salvationarmy.org.

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9. Virtual

• Set-up an online Angel Tree so employees can purchase gifts for children from the comfort of home.
• Set-up a co-branded virtual Red Kettle and ask employees to help reach your company fundraising goal.

Contact us at tex.sa.angeltree@uss.salvationarmy.org.

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10. ENGAGE YOUR CUSTOMERS IN THE SPIRIT OF GIVING WITH

A Point-of-Sale Campaign

The Salvation Army has beautiful campaign materials to support a customer donation program at checkout.

MATERIALS INCLUDE:

• Promotional Window Cling
• Checkout Floor Vinyl Decal
• Promotional Posters
• Credit Card Pinpad & Monitor Toppers
• Change Machine Dish Decal
• Checkout Table Tents
• Paper Pin-ups
• Magnetic Buttons for Associates to Wear

Love Beyond Christmas by asking customers to:

Add a dollar to their purchase to help their neighbors or Round-up their purchase for The Salvation Army.

Contact us at orlando.garza@uss.salvationarmy.org

 

* Here are just a few reasons why partnering with The Salvation Army during the Christmas season is a wonderful thing to do:

• Money raised through this campaign and our Red Kettles goes directly back to programs in San Antonio. All donations stay in the San Antonio where they are raised.
• The need is more significant now than ever before.
• Your support will help to fund programs year-round, not just at the holidays.
• You can start or continue a meaningful holiday tradition for your company.
• You are letting the community know your company is there for them in a very visible way.
• You'll be part of an iconic campaign that helps millions of people each year across the country.

Thank you for your help this Christmas Season!

Questions? Want to get started? Contact us! Phone 210-352-2000 or email us:

Ring it Forward - amanda.bishop@uss.salvationarmy.org
Volunteer Opportunities - amanda.bishop@uss.salvationarmy.org
Angel Tree Adoptions - tex.sa.angeltree@uss.salvationarmy.org
Virtual Red Kettles - orlando.garza@uss.salvationarmy.org
Toy & Food Drives - orlando.garza@uss.salvationarmy.org
Round Up Campaign - orlando.garza@uss.salvationarmy.org