Holiday donations forge ahead through coronavirus-related obstacles. Author: Alex Littlehales (WVEC) Updated: 8:19 PM EST December 24, 2020
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. It s a sight and sound that s become synonymous with the Christmas holiday: the Salvation Army s red kettle donation baskets and festive bell ringers.
But like most things in 2020, the Red Kettle Campaign has taken on a different look because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Many of the volunteers who help the Salvation Army for raising funds, volunteering for Angel Tree donations, this year we didn’t have as many volunteers, Maj. Donald Dohmann, area commander with the Salvation Army told 13News Now on Christmas Eve.
Salvation Army s Christmas Depot kicks off; hundreds of families receive gifts
The Salvation Army of Hampton Roads, partnered with 13News Now, officially started its distribution of Operation: Rescue Christmas to help families this holiday. Author: Anne Sparaco (13News Now) Published: 11:44 AM EST December 14, 2020 Updated: 12:41 PM EST December 14, 2020
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. Monday, members of the Salvation Army cut the ribbon at a warehouse where thousands of gifts were stored and ready to be hand-delivered to families for this Christmas. Operation: Rescue Christmas was the theme this year for the organization s Christmas Depot, since the pandemic made it difficult for families in the region to purchase gifts for the holiday.