As The Salvation Army enters its Christmas fundraising campaign, you can play a significant role in giving hope to those who remain invisible in your communities by hosting your own online kettle. Click here for more information about the ikettle.

Last year, Dr. Frank Stechey, a Hamilton, Ont. forensic dentist, raised more than $1,000 for the work of The Salvation Army through the ikettle.

Listen to an Audio Interview with Frank.

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“While at Ground Zero I met The Salvation Army for the first time. I was part of a forensic team identifying remains of victims of the 9/11 attack on New York. No training could have prepared me for the devastation I saw.

“I was emotionally and physically drained when The Salvation Army gave me a much needed cup of coffee. It’s hard to believe how much this meant to me, a stable, successful dentist.”

But, The Salvation Army is more than a cup of coffee. Through direct, compassionate hands-on service it’s help for today and hope for tomorrow for 1.5 million Canadians every year.

Become a virtual bell-ringer, and make a difference in the lives of vulnerable people in your community.