To The Editor:

The local unit of the Salvation Army needs all available individuals, as well as local civic, religious, neighborhood groups, and others to join us and our current volunteers to help make this holiday season a joyous one for all in Newtown. We are kicking off the Red Kettle season on Dec 13th and it will continue for that weekend and the weekend of December 20-21. You can sign up with SignUpGenius link: bityl.co/SmTl.

In addition to individual sign ups, the Congregational Church of Newtown, the Newtown Lions Club, Newtown Savings Bank, and the Friends of Newtown Seniors currently participate as a team event, and we would love to have other organizations join us this year.

We will be ringing in one hour time slots the weekends of December 13-14 and 20-21 at the following locations: Stop & Shop, Yankee Wine & Liquor, Dunkin’ Donuts, Newtown General Store, Walgreens, and Bagel Delight.

The local unit of the Salvation Army in partnership with the Newtown Social Services Department, address emergency needs of Newtown residents. Last year our Red Kettle collections raised over $10,000. This money helps to address the needs of our friends and neighbors in Newtown that need help. This year with the rising costs of basic needs like utilities, missed rent payments, and food, the need is even greater. If you want more information or have any questions, please email us at gnanavaty7746@yahoo.com.

Thank you and I wish you a joyful holiday season.

Glenn J. Nanavaty

Newtown