Tyler Salvation Army Kicks Off Christmas Season

TYLER — The Christmas season is underway for the Tyler Salvation Army. Friday’s Christmas Kick-Off at Broadway Square Mall launched the 2017 Kettle and Angel Tree campaign. Volunteers will have the chance to ring bells with the iconic red kettle at over 37 locations around Smith County this year. The goal is to raise $375,000 to help fund the many programs that The Salvation Army offers. Captain Robert Parker points out that the agency “relies heavily on the dollars raised during this campaign, and those monies stay here in Smith County and help us to run essential programs year round.” Parker voiced his confidence that local residents will help the Salvation Army achieve its goal. The agency also registered over 2,500 children for the Angel Tree program. You have the opportunity to adopt an “angel” and fulfill that child’s Christmas wishes.