HANCOCK — The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Campaign begins Friday. According to Director Pete Machin, funds raised by the campaign stay local and support the activities of The Salvation Army (TSA) Bread of Life Center in Downtown Hancock. Mackin said the campaign is vital to TSA locally. “This annual collection is our major fundraising event locally and generates our HELP budget for the entire year.”

The history of the Red Kettle Campaign in Michigan is an extension of the national campaign, which began in 1891 in San Francisco. It has since become the major annual fundraiser in Michigan, supporting local programs and services like those provided by TSA — Bread of Life Pantry, utility assistance, navigation of services, shelter, transportation and counseling.

Rhoda Clark, office as

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