VOLUNTEER INFORMATION GUIDE - 2018 Red Kettle Campaign - THE SALVATION ARMY TORRANCE CORPS
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THE SALVATION ARMY TORRANCE CORPS VOLUNTEER INFORMATION GUIDE 2018 Red Kettle Campaign
Thank you for your interest in being a volunteer for the 2018 Red Kettle
Campaign. Volunteers are vital to the success of this campaign as it directly impacts
The Salvation Army Torrance Corps financial budget for the entire year.
It is our goal to schedule 600 volunteer Bell Ringer hours, a 100% increase from
2017. The purpose of this kit is to provide the information and tools you will need
in your discussions about what it means to be a volunteer.
Why We Need Volunteers...
In 2017, donations through the Red Kettle Campaign equaled approximately
10% of the Torrance Corps' annual budget.
$22,950 of Kettle donations were spent on paid Bell Ringer wages in 2017.
It’s a fact that volunteers raise more in donations. In 2017 volunteers raised
nearly 3x more than paid workers ($27 vs $70 per hour). The energy and
positivity they bring benefits The Salvation Army greatly.
With the growing restrictions on kettle locations sites, The Salvation Army has
to find other ways to make the Red Kettle Campaigns thrive. Increasing
volunteer hours is the #1 way to make the campaign a success.
2018 RED KETTLE CAMPAIGN
THE RED KETTLE
TIMELINE
Over the last 127 years The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign has grown
to be one of the most iconic and popular service opportunities during the
Christmas season. Originating in the United States, Red Kettles can now be
found around the world, in such countries as Korea, Japan, Chile, and many
European countries.
1891
KEEP THE POT BOILING
Captain Joseph McFee wanted to provide Christmas dinner to 1,000 poor
people, but couldn't pay for it. McFee placed a brass urn at the Oakland ferry
landing with a sign that read, "Keep the Pot Boiling"
1893
30 KETTLE SITES
The program grew with the help of two young
officers, William McIntyre & N.J. Lewis
1897
COAST TO COAST
McIntyre and Lewis were transferred to the East Coast and took the
kettle idea with them. Resulting in 150,000 Christmas dinners for the
poor nationwide.
1898
NY WORLD NEWS PAPER
"The newest and most novel device for collecting
money." The newspaper also observed that, "there is a
man in charge to see that contributions are not stolen"
1900
FRIST BELL RINGER
Cadet Amelia Kunkle found herslef standing by a kettle placed near one of the
busiest areas in NYC. The idea of ringing the little bell to draw attention to
her kettle provided to be an excellent one!
2018 RED KETTLE CAMPAIGN DATES AND LOCATIONS Kettles are out Monday-Saturday starting on Black Friday, November 23rd and will end on Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24th Bristol Farms ~ 837 Silver Spur Rd Food 4 Less ~ 851 Sepulveda Blvd JC Penney ~ 21840 Hawthorne Blvd Pavilions ~ 23 Peninsula Center Ralphs ~ 3455 Sepulveda Blvd Ralphs ~ 5035 Pacific Coast Highway Ralphs ~ 1770 W Carson Ralphs ~ 2909 Rolling Hills Road Sam's Club ~ 2601 Skypark Drive Vons ~ 4705 Torrance Blvd Vons ~ 24325 Crenshaw Blvd Walmart ~ 22015 Hawthorne Blvd Walmart Market ~ 19340 Hawthorne Blvd
2018 RED KETTLE CAMPAIGN
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DO YOU PAY PEOPLE TO BE BELL RINGERS?
Yes. It is The Salvation Army’s goal every year to recruit enough volunteers to cover as
many kettles shifts as possible. With approximately 2,500 hours of kettle time in the season,
that is a tough task to accomplish. Any hours that cannot be filled by volunteers are covered
by hired bell ringers.
WHAT HAPPENS TO THE MONEY THAT IS DONATED?
All donations that are dropped in the Red Kettle stay in the communities they are
received. The Salvation Army Torrance Corps serves the communities of Torrance,
Wilmington, Carson, Lomita, and Harbor City. Donors can be assured that when they
make a donation in a kettle, they are contributing to the areas they choose to give to.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE SERVICES THE SALVATION ARMY
PROVIDES IN THE SOUTH BAY?
The Salvation Army Torrance Corps operates out of two facilities. Below are the
community services provided at each location:
Torrance Corps - 4223 Emerald Street, Torrance, CA
Music education
After School Program and Summer Day Camp
Sunday worship services and weekly ministry opportunities
Stillman Sawyer Family Services Center - 820 Lomita Blvd, Harbor City, CA
Food pantry
Housing assistance - rental, utility, furniture vouchers
Vocational Training - 8-week AC/Refrigeration repair course
Holiday assistance - Adopt a family, toy distribution, back to school distribution
2018 RED KETTLE CAMPAIGN
WAYS TO
VOLUNTEER
Volunteers can ring the bell
individually or with a group
Shift Hours:
4, 6, or 8 hours
Groups can take over a kettle
location for half or an entire
day, and schedule shifts
however way they would like
with the people they have
Adopt-a-Kettle
Pay a flat donation of $200 (per day) or commit to a matching gift
challenge dollar for dollar, and we will display your business or
organization on the kettle stand of your choice.
RED KETTLE CONTACT
Jodianne Lutcher
Jodianne.Lutcher@usw.salvationarmy.org / 310-370-4515 ext. 101
4223 Emerald Street, Torrance, CA 90503
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