The Salvation Army to host Music & Mission Red Kettle Kickoff
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE SALVATION ARMY OF JACKSON TN:
Hope Rings in Jackson: The Salvation Army to Host Music & Mission Red Kettle Kickoff
Jackson, TN – The Salvation Army Jackson Corps invites the community to join them for Hope Rings in Jackson: Music & Mission Red Kettle Kickoff on Tuesday, October 14 at 6:00 PM at The Salvation Army Jackson Corps, 125 Allen Avenue.
The evening will feature live music, special guest appearances, and the official launch of the 2025 Red Kettle Campaign and Angel Tree program.
“This kickoff is our chance to rally the community before the kettles hit the streets,” said Captain Will Richardson, Corps Officer for The Salvation Army Jackson Corps. “Thrivent gave us $250 to start—help us turn it into $25,000 now, and then $110,000 more when the kettles hit the streets.”
Highlights of the evening include:
- Live music and refreshments
- A mission spotlight on how The Salvation Army is serving families across West Tennessee
- Launch of the Tabletop Kettle Challenge for local businesses and civic groups
- A volunteer call to action led by Miss Tennessee Volunteer, Meghan Poore, encouraging guests to sign up for kettle shifts
The Red Kettle Campaign runs from November 15 through December 24, raising vital funds that provide food, shelter, Christmas gifts for children, and emergency assistance for families in need.
The event is free and open to the public. To learn more or sign up to volunteer, visit Music & Mission Red Kettle Kickoff – Jackson Corps.
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