(Ray Andrewsen and Major Dean Satterlee kicked off the Red Kettle Campaign on AM 1220 WQUN.)

Greater New Haven Kicks Off Red Kettle Campaign

Donations and Angel Tree Help Needed

NEW HAVEN – The Salvation Army in Greater New Haven just kicked off this year’s Red Kettle Campaign on AM 1220 WQUN, with Major Dean Satterlee, New Haven Corps Officer, being interviewed by his Advisory Board Chairperson, Ray Andrewsen. As area need continues locally, The Salvation Army needs donations at its kettles throughout Greater New Haven and help in buying presents through its Angel Tree program. For the latter, there are still 400 Angel Tree tags that need to be claimed.

The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program provides holiday gifts for children who have been registered by their parents, which is part of The Salvation Army’s Christmas Assistance program. Each tag has a child’s first name, clothing sizes, and toy preferences. Tag holders then purchase an outfit of new clothes and some toys for that child. To help these children, please contact The Salvation Army's 450 George Street, New Haven, Connecticut, location by calling (203) 624-9891. Purchased items can be returned to the same location and pickup is available should a group or organization decide to take multiple tags.

(The Salvation Army New Haven gave over 275 families a Thanksgiving meal this year.)

"This time of the year, people see The Salvation Army wearing our public face, reminding everyone that we answer the needs of families who require food, shelter, and clothing year-round. We see tears in the eyes of many when they know that their kids will have a merry Christmas in spite of tough family circumstances, also feeling safe knowing they will receive gift cards to ensure a wholesome meal. The need is not going anywhere either. Just this past Thanksgiving, we provided over 175 more families than last year with a holiday meal. You can be assured every donation and volunteer who selects an Angel Tree tag is truly helping those in need," commented Major Satterlee.