Newport Salvation Army seeks kettle bell-ringers. How you can help.

Newport Daily News staff
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The Newport Salvation Army has introduced a program inviting any community-spirited individual, family or company team to Adopt A Kettle this holiday season. It’s a small commitment: simply staff a kettle for just two hours at the location of your choice and make a meaningful contribution to your local community where all funds collected remain right on Aquidneck Island.

Long-time Salvation Army Advisory Council member Rick McGowan who frequently staffs a kettle at his local market.
Long-time Salvation Army Advisory Council member Rick McGowan who frequently staffs a kettle at his local market.

As one frequent bell-ringing volunteer commented, “It’s the best Christmas present I give myself each year. Once you stand at a kettle and see the generosity of those who stop by, it brings the spirit of the season alive!” This first-hand opportunity to participate in a time-honored tradition is open to all.

There are locations at three Stop and Shop markets and at Walmart on Connell Highway.

To join the holiday appeal and volunteer for a two-hour stint at a kettle simply contact the Newport Salvation Army headquarters at 401.846.3234 or email jae.eun.park@use.salvationarmy.org.

This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: Newport Salvation Army seeks kettle bell-ringers. How you can help.