“I was surprised by the great turnout we had last year, and I am hopeful we can repeat that this November,” said Lemann.
“The Salvation Army serves as one of the most trusted and effective service providers for the hungry, the homeless, the hopeless, the addicted, and the needy. Their doors are always open,” said Wilfrid “Bill” Lemann
REDLANDS, CALIF.— Local hero and attorney Wilfrid “Bill” Lemann, partner at Fullerton, Lemann, Schaefer & Dominick, LLP, is the Red Kettle Kickoff master of ceremonies for 2024. The annual start of the bell-ringing season for The Salvation Army is Tuesday, November 12th, at 5:30 pm, at the Bear Springs Hotel Events Center, 27923 Highland Ave., Highland, CA 92346.
“I was so happy to see the great attendance we had last year, and I am hopeful we can have even more people attend this year,” said Lemann. Tickets are available here.
“The animatronics innovator and hometown hero Garner Holt will deliver the keynote address at the kickoff event. He is an outstanding speaker and has his finger on creative innovation in Southern California,” said Lemann.
Bill Lemann has been the master of ceremonies for the Red Kettle Kickoff for most of the last 26 years.
“His humor, relationships with community leaders and elected officials, and lifelong dedication to the San Bernardino community are legendary,” said the Red Kettle Kickoff Chair Brian Cronin. “It is an honor for Bill to be our Master of Ceremonies and help The Salvation Army serve those in need.”
Photo Caption: Majors Isaias & Wife Adelma Braga, Commanders of The Salvation Army of San Bernardino County, welcome donors to last year’s Red Kettle Kickoff.
Photo Caption: Majors Isaias & Wife Adelma Braga, Commanders of The Salvation Army of San Bernardino County, welcome donors to last year’s Red Kettle Kickoff.
Are you hungry, homeless, or hopeless? Do you need help paying your monthly bills? Do you have a drug or alcohol addiction? The Salvation Army helps people in need with all these problems and more.
Different programs have different funding sources, and one of the most important funding sources is the annual Red Kettle Kickoff campaign, which happens every Christmas season.
“In front of your favorite stores, the Salvation Army bell ringers gather donations that help provide food and shelter for homeless or displaced families, daily food baskets for those in need, hot meals, clothing, and furniture, as well as assistance with rent or mortgage payments and transportation, when funds allow,” explained Lemann.
During the Christmas season, The Salvation Army distributes holiday food baskets to approximately 500 local families and offers toys to children whose parents are unable to afford them.
The Salvation Army of San Bernardino organizes a Christmas Dinner that traditionally serves a tasty meal to around 200 individuals. Contributions from those who give to the Red Kettles make this possible.
“The Salvation Army ranks among the most reliable and impactful organizations assisting the homeless, hungry, hopeless, addicted, and those in need. Their doors are always welcoming,” Lemann stated.
You can donate online at https://sanbernardino.salvationarmy.org or by calling 1-(800)-SAL-ARMY. Please specify that you would like your donation to go to the San Bernardino Corps in California.
Donors are encouraged to bring turkeys, hams, canned goods, cash, checks, or gift cards to the Salvation Army’s Corps Office located at 838 Alta Street, Redlands, CA 92373.
Since 1888, The Salvation Army has supported those in need in San Bernardino. It assists without discrimination, serving cities such as Bloomington, Colton, Grand Terrace, Highland, Loma Linda, Mentone, Redlands, Rialto, San Bernardino, and Yucaipa, along with mountain communities like Big Bear, Blue Jay, Crestline, and Lake Arrowhead.
For more information, call (909) 792-6868.
About the Salvation Army San Bernardino Corps
The Salvation Army is an evangelical branch of the Universal Christian Church that offers holistic programs for individuals without discrimination. It serves the cities of Bloomington, Colton, Grand Terrace, Highland, Loma Linda, Mentone, Redlands, Rialto, San Bernardino, and Yucaipa, as well as Big Bear, Blue Jay, Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, and other mountain communities.
The Salvation Army is one of the world’s largest charitable and service organizations. It has been serving San Bernardino since 1888, supporting those in need.
Earl Perkins Rings the bells to raise funds for The Salvation Army to help the Hungry, Homeless and Hopeless this holiday season.
“This is a wonderful way to help disadvantaged people in our community, simply by volunteering as bell ringers,” said Major Isaias Braga, commander of The Salvation Army of San Bernardino.
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.— The “miracle” of Christmas is repeated through the joy of caring and sharing. The San Bernardino Salvation Army (www.salvationarmyusa.org) seeks volunteers to Keep the Bells Ringing in the cities of San Bernardino, Redlands, Highland, Rialto, Loma Linda, Colton, Yucaipa, Calimesa, Bloomington, Mentone, Grand Terrace, Muscoy, Big Bear, Lake Arrowhead and Running Springs.
The nationally recognized shiny red kettles are an integral part of the Christmas scene, with lots of dollars donated each year to aid needy families, seniors and the homeless, in keeping with the spirit of the season.
“This is a wonderful way to help disadvantaged people in our community, simply by volunteering as bell ringers,” said Major Isaias Braga, commander of The Salvation Army of San Bernardino. “We’re looking for individuals, families and groups to spend a day at one of our more than 30 locations in our area.”
The Salvation Army begins ringing its bells this year on Monday November 13th, from 10 am through 6 pm and continues Monday through Saturday until Christmas Eve.
Many volunteers ring two hours at a time, but groups are asked to provide ringers who can work in shifts for an entire day. Anyone who would like to donate a few hours of their time can volunteer. Individuals under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Where does the money raised by the ringing bells in San Bernardino go? The Salvation Army provides emergency services including food, housing for homeless or displaced families, clothing and showers, as well as assistance with rent or mortgage and transportation when funds are available.
“Last Christmas, The Salvation Army provided 650 holiday food baskets to families and 1,400 children received 5,500 toys,” said Braga. On Christmas Eve, The Salvation Army hosts a Christmas Dinner that provides a delicious meal to approximately 300 people. Donations raised by volunteers who Keep the Bells Ringing help make this possible.
To volunteer to Keep the Bells Ringing, call The Salvation Army at (909) 888-1336.
To donate to The Salvation Army online, go to: www.salvationarmyusa.org. To donate by phone call 1-800-SAL-ARMY (800-725-2769).
Photo Caption: Majors Isaias and Adelma Braga welcome donors to The Annual Red Kettle Kickoff. This year’s event is Wednesday, November 15th, at 5:30 pm at the Bear Springs Events Center, 27923 Highland Avenue, Highland, CA 92346. Click here for tickets.
Pete Van Helden – Stater Bros. Markets Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, will deliver the keynote address at the kickoff event for The Salvation Army’s Annual Red Kettle campaign. It all happens on Wednesday, November 15th at 5:30 PM at the Bear Springs Events Center, 27923 Highland Avenue, Highland, CA 92346
The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the Universal Christian Church and offers holistic programs for individuals in need without discrimination. One of the largest charitable and international service organizations in the world, The Salvation Army has served San Bernardino and the Inland Empire since 1887. The San Bernardino Corps of The Salvation Army serves Bloomington, Colton, Grand Terrace, Highland, Rialto, and San Bernardino.
Donations may always be made online at www.salvationarmyusa.org or by calling 1-(800)-SAL-ARMY. Our local service number is (909) 888-1336.
Salvation Army Announces Red Kettle Kick Off at Bear Springs Hotel in Highland
Assemblymember James Ramos and Attorney Wilfred C. Lemann lead the Red Kettle Kick Off Restore Christmas to launch San Bernardino annual giving campaign for homeless, hungry, and hopeless.
(Redlands, CA) The Salvation Army of San Bernardino County announces the Red Kettle Kick Off on Wednesday November 17, 2021at 6:00 PM., at the Bear Springs Events Center in Highland with Keynote speaker Assemblymember James Ramos. Community leader and Attorney Wilfrid C. Lemann will serve as the master of ceremonies.
Assemblymember James Ramos is the Keynote speaker for The Salvation Army of San Bernardino’s Red Kettle Kick Off on Wednesday November 17, 2021at 6:00 PM., at the Bear Springs Events Center in Highland.
“Every year we have invited community and business leaders to learn how The Salvation Army served our community last year and how we will serve the county in the next year,” said Major Kyle Trimmer, Corps Officer of The Salvation Army of San Bernardino.
“We also ask the community to donate funds to support our mission for this Christmas and next year,” said Major Trimmer. “We are worried about getting the toys we need for the hundreds of children who will go without a Christmas present if we don’t help.”
Majors Kyle and Martha Trimmer, Corps Officer of The Salvation Army of San Bernardino host The Salvation Army of San Bernardino’s Red Kettle Kick Off on Wednesday November 17, 2021at 6:00 PM., at the Bear Springs Events Center in Highland.
The nationally recognized shiny Red Kettle and our happy bell ringers are an integral part of the Christmas scene. Each year, thousands of dollars are donated to aid needy families, children, seniors, and the homeless, hungry and hopeless.
Community leader and Attorney Wilfrid C. ”Bill” Lemann is the master of ceremonies for The Salvation Army of San Bernardino’s Red Kettle Kick Off on Wednesday November 17, 2021at 6:00 PM., at the Bear Springs Events Center in Highland.
The Red Kettles are the main fundraiser for The Salvation Army and raises the majority of funds for service to needy people in the county for the year. The suggested donation for the Red Kettle Kick Off is $250. If you would like to attend this event please RSVP to KettleKickOffRSVP@usw.salvationarmy.org
The Salvation Army serves the Inland Empire’s homeless, hungry, and hopeless. They have served our area since 1885, supporting those in need without discrimination.
To volunteer or donate call (909) 792-6868 or go to www.salvationarmyusa.org.
About the Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the Universal Christian Church and offers holistic programs for individuals of all. The Salvation Army is one of the world’s largest charitable and international service organizations.
The San Bernardino Corps of The Salvation Army serves Big Bear, Blue Jay, Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, the mountain communities, Bloomington, Colton, Grand Terrace, Highland, Rialto, Loma Linda, Yucaipa, Redlands, and San Bernardino.
The Salvation Army of San Bernardino County announces the Red Kettle Kick Off on Wednesday November 17, 2021at 6:00 PM., at the Bear Springs Events Center in Highland with Keynote speaker Assemblymember James Ramos. Community leader and Attorney Wilfrid C. Lemann will serve as the master of ceremonies.
