The Salvation Army will kick off the Chattanooga Salvation Army’s Christmas Campaign inside Hamilton Place Mall on Friday at 12 p.m. on the center stage on the lower level.
Congressman Chuck and Brenda Fleischmann, 2018 Honorary Christmas Chairs, will join Angel Tree Partners, Hamilton Place Mall, News 12 Now, KZ106, WGOW AM/FM News Talk Radio, 107.9 Nash Icon and J103 FM to make the first donations to the Red Kettles as they challenge the public to join them. Special musical guests, The Brassworks Band Ensemble will lead Christmas songs.
“What a joy it is to serve alongside of this honorable organization that provides help, hope and healing at Christmas time and throughout the year,” said Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, “I have been a long-time fan of theirs and because my wife Brenda serves on their board, I know first-hand the good they are doing, how they are affectively making lasting change in the lives of our neighbors! Join me in supporting The Salvation Army and help them reach their seasonal goal!”
This year’s Red Kettle goal is $425,000.
The Tennessee Valley will begin to hear the bells and be able to adopt Angels from their Angel Trees Friday, Nov. 9. Angel Trees are at Hamilton Place Mall, Northgate Mall, and Bradley Square Mall. Thousands of volunteers are needed to ring the bells and adopt the angels. To volunteer please visit: csarmy.org
All are encouraged and welcome to attend the kickoff celebrations. For more information, please contact Kimberly George, Director of Marketing and Development, at 423 505-9154 or Kimberly.George@uss.salvationarmy.org. For more information regarding donating or volunteering please visit www.csarmy.org.