Donations Doubled: ELLWOOD Group Partners with The Salvation Army in Ellwood City
ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. (November 25, 2024) – Thanks to a generous partnership with ELLWOOD Group, a locally owned-manufacturer based in Ellwood City, every donation made to The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign in Ellwood City between Wednesday, November 27 and Tuesday, December 24, 2024, will be matched up to $20,000. This marks the second consecutive year the two groups will team up to make an impact in the local community.
Red Kettle donations ensure The Salvation Army can continue to operate critical feeding programs, rent and utility assistance, seasonal assistance as well as youth empowerment and spiritual programs for families and individuals in Ellwood City and surrounding areas.
“We are proud to once again partner with The Salvation Army to help make a meaningful difference in our community,” said David Barensfeld, ELLWOOD Chairman of the Board. “Donations given now, during the season of giving, sustain essential services throughout the entire year. Please join us by making a gift to help our neighbors in need.”
Funds raised through the annual Red Kettle Campaign make it possible for The Salvation Army to deliver life-changing programs and services throughout the year. The Salvation Army Service Unit in Ellwood City is run by dedicated volunteers who give of their time and talents to make a difference in the community all year long.
Donations to the Red Kettle Campaign, can be made in person at a Red Kettle location or virtually by visiting, https://salarmy.us/EllwoodKettle. Donations can also be made by texting the word “Kettle” to 31333. Donors can then reply with their ZIP code to ensure each donation goes directly back into the community where they reside. The Salvation Army’s goal is to raise $2,342,000 across 28 counties in Western Pennsylvania.
The Salvation Army is also seeking volunteers to ring bells alongside the nonprofit’s iconic Red Kettles this holiday season. Community members can visit RegistertoRing.com to sign up to become a volunteer bell ringer! Potential volunteers can also contact The Salvation Army Ellwood City Service Unit directly at 724-691-8012.
Celebrating over 150 years of global service as both a church and a social service organization, The Salvation Army began in London, England in 1865. Today, it provides critical services in 134 countries worldwide. The 28-county Western Pennsylvania Division serves thousands of needy families through a wide variety of support services. To learn more about The Salvation Army in Western Pennsylvania, visit salvationarmywpa.org. The Salvation Army … doing the most good for the most people in the most need.