Christmas Kettle Anonymous $1000 Donation Brings Great Joy

Today a Salvation Army Kettle worker for the Bayview Village Mall was greeted with a wonderful Christmas surprise.  An anonymous donor made a donation of $1,000.

“A donor wanted to make the donation on Sunday, but our Kettles do not operate on Sunday at Bayview Village.” said David Haggett, Kettle Coordinator.  “The donor cleared it with the store operator and placed the donation in our bin which is on-site.  Today one of our workers opened the bin to find the anonymous donation of $1000.”

For too many, the basic necessities of life needed for human dignity are out of reach. Approximately 3 million Canadians, or one in 11 people, live in poverty today, making access to everyday needs like food, clothing and shelter difficult.

The Christmas Campaign helps The Salvation Army provide direct, compassionate, hands-on service to more than 1.6 million people in Canada each year, restoring hope and dignity to the most vulnerable in society. The Salvation Army’s annual Christmas Campaign has grown into one of Canada’s most significant and recognizable annual charitable events. Last year, more than $18 million was raised in the kettles nationwide, an all time record.