Red Kettle Ringers are Needed in Great Falls Now

Updated 11-15-24

Starting today, bell ringers will be popping up across Great Falls for the holiday season.  In an update with Major Michael Halverson with the Salvation Army in Great Falls, dates and times have been finalized.

According to Halverson, Great Falls bell ringers will start on Friday November 15th and run until December 24, 2024.  Hours for those kettles will be from 10am to 6pm each day.  Locations in the Electric City are plentiful with ringers stationed at the following areas:

• Sam’s Club
• Both Walmart locations
• Super 1
• Smiths
• Scheels
• JC Penney's
• Hobby Lobby
• Both North 40 locations
• Both Alberton’s locations
• IGA

The Salvation Army of Great Falls hopes to hit their goal of $100,000 this year, despite having 4 less days to fundraise.  Funds raised during the red kettle drive go towards the services they provide throughout the year. Including emergency disaster services, back to school shopping and Christmas toys for kids.

If you, your family, friends or co-workers would like to participate, follow the link below in our original story to sign up! 👇

Red Kettle Ringers are Needed in Great Falls Now

The familiar sound of the holidays is rapidly approaching, and I don't mean the wind blowing the snow around.

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It's almost time to see the iconic and familiar red kettles across Great Falls, one of the crucial fund-raising efforts to help provide food, shelter and other essentials to our community.

The Salvation Army, Helping Across Montana and More

The Salvation Army began in 1865 as William Booth began walking the streets of London to preach to anyone who would listen.  Now, the Salvation Army helps to assist nearly 23 million Americans each year.

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In order to meet those needs, each year the annual red kettle fundraising effort is a major contributing endeavor.  Volunteer bell ringers are crucial in helping with those efforts through the Salvation Army.

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How To Be a Red Kettle Volunteer in Great Falls This Year

To help make a difference with every ring this year, the Salvation Army has offered the ability to sign up online.  Register to Ring is an online platform that can help register you, find your perfect volunteer time and where to ring at.

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To register, go to RegisterToRing.com and follow the prompts to confirm your shifts and receive your information packet.  For further questions, contact Major Mike Halverson with the Salvation Army of Great Falls at (406)-453-0391 or you can email him here.