Key Highlights
- The Salvation Army in Jackson and Josephine counties is facing a critical volunteer shortage for their annual Red Kettle donation campaign.
- This shortage threatens to limit the resources available to local families during the holiday season when requests for food, rental assistance, and Christmas support are on the rise.
- The Salvation Army is urging individuals, families, businesses, civic groups, and churches to volunteer in person or sign up for a shift through their Virtual Red Kettle campaign.
- In Grants Pass, every dollar placed in a kettle will be matched up to $100,000, doubling the impact for neighbors facing hardship.
The Salvation Army’s Annual Red Kettle Campaign Faces Critical Volunteer Shortage
As we approach the holiday season, the Salvation Army in Jackson and Josephine counties is sounding the alarm over a critical shortage of volunteers for their annual Red Kettle donation campaign. This shortfall threatens to severely limit the resources available to local families at a time when requests for food, rental assistance, and Christmas support are surging sharply.
Urgent Call for Volunteers
The charity group emphasized that this is one of the most important moments in their year. Captains Taurean and Yohani Ortiz stated in a news release, “We need volunteers—individuals, families, businesses, and church groups—to help us meet the rising needs in our community. Even a half-day or full day of ringing makes a tremendous difference.”
Virtual Red Kettle Campaign
To address the shortage of on-the-ground volunteers, The Salvation Army is encouraging supporters to sign up for their Virtual Red Kettle campaign, which offers a convenient online way to participate and share the spirit of giving from home. For those who can’t volunteer in person, this initiative provides an alternative method to contribute to the cause.
Grants Pass Special Initiative
The need in Grants Pass is particularly pressing, according to the release. “Thanks to an extraordinary anonymous donor, every dollar placed in a Grants Pass kettle will be matched up to $100,000, doubling the impact for neighbors facing hardship,” officials said. The Salvation Army emphasized that this opportunity is maximized when kettles are filled with volunteers who help encourage community giving.
Community Engagement and Support
The Salvation Army invites individuals, families, businesses, civic groups, and churches to “Adopt a Day” or sign up for a shift. Volunteers can sign up at RegisterToRing.com. For more information, supporters can call Jonnette Mulch in Medford at 541-773-6965 or email [email protected].
For those interested in the virtual option, they can also contact Yohani Ortiz at 541-955-1017 or email [email protected] for information on ways to get involved in Grants Pass specifically.
The Salvation Army’s efforts highlight the ongoing importance of community support during the holiday season, especially as local families face increased challenges. The organization is urging everyone to consider their role in ensuring that critical services continue reaching Southern Oregonians who rely on them throughout the year.
