London Police and Fire Continue their Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Tradition
With a light snow fall bringing the Christmas spirit to London on Wednesday, December 8, London Police Service and London Fire Department officials teamed up for The Salvation Army Uniformed Services Kettle Day. Twenty police officers and firefighters fanned out to locations across the City of London to volunteer their time and show their support for providing hope at 20 Salvation Army kettles in malls and stores.
For a decade, London Police Service and London Fire Department have partnered with The Salvation Army in the iconic Christmas Kettle Campaign in London, which has a 2021 goal of $550,000. As a thank you for participating, officers and firefighters were treated to warm hot chocolate at several kettle locations across London.
“The Salvation Army Uniformed Services Kettle Day has taken place every year in London for over 10 years. We are so thankful for the support that our local frontline heroes provide to us each year and we would like to thank them for helping us to provide hope to London’s most vulnerable this Christmas season and year-round,” said Glenn van Gulik, Ontario Divisional Public Relations Secretary.
“It is great to see London Police and the London Fire Department working together for an important cause,” said London Police Service Chief Steve Williams. “The Salvation Army makes an incredible difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals or families in London, and we are pleased to partner with them on Kettle Day.”
Jason Timlick, President of London Professional Firefighters Association, praised the ongoing partnership that ensures The Salvation Army Uniformed Services Kettle Day remains successful.
“We are pleased and proud to be involved with Unformed Services Kettle Day. We’re thankful for the impact The Salvation Army has in London to ensure people at-risk receive meals, are provided with shelter and have access to beneficial programs and services,” Timlick said.
Deputy London Fire Department Chief Matt Hepditch said all Uniformed Services Kettle Day partners play a key role in keeping residents of London safe.
“Everyone that participates on Uniformed Services Kettle Day serve the community in various ways, whether it be at fire scenes, at police emergencies, or with The Salvation Army in providing care to people needing a helping hand. Together, we can all make a difference in creating a better community.”
This year’s Uniformed Services Kettle Day was a tremendous success, raising $12, 828 that will stay local and help with providing essential programs and services for individuals and families in London.
Join our Army of Givers and donate to The Salvation Army online at www.salvationarmy.ca or call 1-800-SAL-ARMY and make a difference in your community.