LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A crimson kettlebell was stolen from the Salvation Military of Southern Nevada this weekend in entrance of Interest Foyer on Tropicana and Ft. Apache. Whereas the kettle was in the end recovered, the cash estimated at a number of hundred {dollars} was lengthy gone.
Fortunately the bell ringer was not harmed, however these donations go a great distance in serving to our neighborhood.
Main Maggie Laubach, divisional secretary for the Salvation Military of Southern Nevada mentioned these crimson kettle donations present and help varied packages year-round.
“We train our volunteers that your life is more valuable than any amount of money. Don’t put yourself in harm’s way. The volunteer did exactly what they needed to do. They immediately alerted the store manager and called the police,” Main Laubach mentioned.
In accordance with the Salvation Military, the bell-ringing season is the most important fundraising occasion they’ve and raises round 16 % of items for the nonprofit in Southern Nevada for the whole yr.
These donations assist with their Angel Tree Distribution, meals pantry wants, and different providers.
“When that goes missing, that increases the deficit that we’re already facing,” Main Laubach added.
Main Laubach mentioned donations have already been onerous to return by resulting from inflation and rising lease prices.
“This year we’re finding that people from the past who have been able to donate are now actually receiving assistance. We’re having people come to us saying I wish I could do more. We’re so grateful for the community that has supported [us], but we’re seeing there’s a great need,” defined Main Laubach.
The Salvation Military can also be in want of volunteers, whether or not you are ringing bells or aiding with toy drives, Juanita Wilson mentioned it is a great way to offer again.
“So for me, being here the people who helped me through raising child, it’s an opportunity for me to help someone else,” remarked Wilson. “I was a single parent raising a small parent by myself and I know how hard it is and when Christmas time comes around there’s never enough.”
The purpose for this yr’s Purple Kettle Marketing campaign is to lift $500,000 in Southern Nevada.
