An army of helpers
By Lisa Kessler | November 30, 2011As the holiday season approaches, University students walking on the Corner or shopping at Barracks Road Shopping Center can hear the ringing of bells as Salvation Army volunteers collect money for the charity in their signature red kettles. The Christmas season is one of the busiest times of the year for the Salvation Army, Corp Officer Melinda Johnson said, explaining that 678 families are currently registered to receive food, clothing and toys. "It's a major, major undertaking," said John Erwin, who has worked for the Salvation Army for 16 years.
