Last Tuesday Major Mark Litherland spoke to the club on the efforts of the Salvation Army and its ministry, particularly focusing on the importance of ringing bells at Christmastime. The Major said he has been a bell ringer since childhood and added that moneys raised during the holiday season is the army's largest fund raiser.
The 2008 collection served 2,000 people; the 2009 collection will serve 4,000 individuals. To date, 500 people have registered for Christmas assistance. People must first register for aid and are investigated to determine if they truly qualify for help, which includes food, transportation, utilities and the soap pantry. Major Litherland added that the Reid Hospital Foundation has been very helpful in recent years.
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