Augusta, Maine - Governor Paul R. LePage will join the Salvation Army to kick off its Annual Christmas Kettle campaign on Thursday, December 4, 11:15 a.m. in a ceremony at the State House.
“For more than 120 years, Salvation Army red kettles around the world have been linked to the Christmas season,” said Governor LePage. “Mainers are generous people known to help our neighbors and the kettle campaign is one way to help those who need it most. I commend the Salvation Army and all the dedicated volunteers who will be ringing the bells this year and I encourage you, if you are able, to donate to this good cause.”
The charitable organization expects to have more than 100 red kettles throughout the state on street corners and shopping areas through December 24th. The Salvation Army statewide Kettle campaign goal is $734,000.
Last year, funds donated at these kettles enabled The Salvation Army to provide services and
