PETOSKEY — The Salvation Army of Petoskey is $15,000 short of its 2025 Red Kettle Campaign goal of $141,000. This funding is essential for providing food, heat, electricity, rent assistance and other critical services for families in Emmet, Charlevoix and Antrim Counties.
Donations are being accepted through the end of January. The demand for assistance increases during the harsh winter months, emphasizing the importance of the funds raised through this campaign.
The Red Kettle Campaign Chair, Jonathan Meyer, emphasized the significance of community support, saying, “Your gifts keep families fed, homes warm and lights on. Every dollar makes a difference.” He highlighted how donations directly impact local families in need.
Envoy Roman Hank pointed out that even helping with a single essential need can change a family’s situation, stating, “Helping with just one essential need can prevent families from losing everything.” This reflects the ongoing challenges faced by many families during winter.
The Salvation Army of Petoskey serves multiple counties, aiming to assist those struggling to meet basic needs in harsh weather conditions. The community’s engagement in this campaign is crucial to sustaining these services.
Individuals can give online by visiting https://SAPetoskey.org and adding “Red Kettle” in the comments. Alternatively, donations can be sent by mail to The Salvation Army at 2350 Mitchell Park Drive, Petoskey, MI 49770, with checks noting “Red Kettle.”
The Salvation Army encourages community members to donate as they strive to meet their campaign goal by the end of January. The organization highlights that all contributions are vital to supporting families in their time of need.