Salvation Army starts giving season weeks before Christmas

CLEVELAND – Gearing up for a challenging season of need is on the agenda for The Salvation Army of Northeast and Northwest Ohio.

In a recent press release, the group said it anticipates requests for help this season to increase by as much as 125% over prepandemic levels.

The following options are available for those wishing to support their neighbors in need:

• Enlist in Love's Army with a sustaining gift of $25 per month.
• Visit SalvationArmyOhio.org and sign up to volunteer
• Donate digitally with Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Venmo or at any red kettle across the country
• Ask Amazon Alexa to donate by saying, "Alexa, donate to The Salvation Army," then specifying the amount
• Give any amount by texting "KETTLES" to 51555
• Provide new toys and clothing through The Salvation Army Angel Tree for local children of families in need  

Every donation helps hope march on for those in need, and all gifts stay within the community in which they are given. Visit SalvationArmyOhio.org to donate or learn more about how you can help this year.

“With the public’s generosity, The Salvation Army will continue to provide help and hope for thousands of individuals and families in need,” said Major Cindy-Lou Drummond, Divisional Commander of The Salvation Army of Northeast Ohio.