Salvation Army

Canadian Unity Signature Flag Fundraiser in Support
of the Good Work of the the Salvation Army

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Volunteers were at Mitchell's Independent Grocer in Carleton Place on June 30th, 2016 collecting signatures for a Canadian Unity Signature Flag for the Salvation Army. Customers and staff signed the flag in red ink and donated money.  The flag was later presented to Jeff Mitchell, owner of Mitchell Independent Grocer to display in the store with customers names.

 

Lanark County Salvation Army brings in over $160,000
 

The bells and kettles have been put away for another year but their effects will be felt on Lanark County communities for months to come.

On Jan. 4, Major Gerald Reilly of the Mississippi-Rideau Lakes Corps of the Salvation Army, announced $161,606.49 was raised during the 2018 Salvation Army Christmas campaign.

“Thanks everyone for the outstanding work put into the 2018 campaign,” he stated. “ … There are still two kettles to be picked up, but nevertheless we surpassed last year’s totals …”

Credit to :Ashley Kulp Carelton Place -Almonte Canadian Gazette ( january 8, 2019)