Colonial Cafe Match Day to double contributions Dec. 10
Giving back to the community and supporting those in need is crucial, especially during the holiday season when so many are without food and toys for their children.
The Salvation Army of the Fox Valley area red kettle campaign is a reminder that the need has no season and that community support is vital to its success.
In an effort to support their Christmas fundraising needs, Colonial Café is offering a match of donations up to $30,000 throughout the Fox Valley area for the sixth annual Colonial Café Match Day on Saturday, Dec. 10.
Donations made to all the red kettles in St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia, Aurora, Naperville, Elgin, Algonquin, Crystal Lake and McHenry County on Saturday, Dec. 10, will be matched up to $30,000.
All contributions will stay local, and support the services and programs of the local Salvation Army units.
A special treat card will be given to donors at the red kettles courtesy of Colonial Café.
Colonial Café is a longtime friend and supporter of The Salvation Army. It is generational, according to Lt. Betsy Clark, corps officer for The Salvation Army Tri-City Corps.
Clark states, "Our partnership with Colonial Café started with Joe K. Anderson back in 1951 and it continues today through the next generations who give so generously all year round to The Salvation Army. We truly appreciate the Anderson family and their generosity."
For more information about the Colonial Café Match Day, contact Lt. Betsy Clark, corps officer for The Salvation Army St. Charles Tri-City Corps at (630) 377-ARMY (2769).
Volunteer bell ringers needed
Volunteers are needed to ring bells at the kettle sites throughout the Fox Valley through Dec. 24 and especially on Saturday, Dec. 10.
Individuals and groups can signup online at www.registertoring.com or by calling the following offices for assistance:
• Tri-City Corps (serving St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia, Campton Hills & Wayne), (630) 377-ARMY (2769)
• Elgin Corps (serving northern Kane County), (847) 741-2304
• Aurora Corps (serving southern Kane and Kendall counties), (630) 897-7265
• Crystal Lake Corps (serving McHenry County), (815) 455-ARMY (2769)
In 2015, The Salvation Army celebrated its 150th worldwide anniversary and 130 years of service in Chicago and the Fox Valley area. As one of the largest direct providers of social services in the state of Illinois, The Salvation Army operates more than 20 corps community centers in the Metropolitan division, including the Fox Valley area, offering after-school programs, recreational activities and music education, as well as disaster relief, shelter, meals, child care, senior services and more.