To the Editor:
On Christmas Eve, the Salvation Army completed its 2016 Red Kettle Collection on the Island. One hundred percent of the funds raised through this annual effort are used here to provide services to our fellow islanders in need. These services are available year-round and include but are not limited to assistance with rent, food, fuel, and transportation.
With the continued generosity of all, we will fulfill our mission which is to “meet human needs in His name without discrimination,” for years to come.
We wish to thank our volunteers, who donated over 200 hours standing by the Red Kettles.
We thank the merchants who each year grant us permission to place kettles in their places of business: Cronig’s Markets, Stop and Shop, Ace Hardware, DeBettencourt’s Gas Station, Edgartown National Bank, Mardell’s Gift Shop, Reliable Market, Shirley’s Hardware, Vineyard Cash & Carry, Woodland Grill, Vineyard Propane, M.V. Wine & Spirits, Al’s Package Store, Your Market, Our Market, Jim’s Package Store, and Lapels Dry Cleaners.
If you would like more information on how we are serving and/or how you can help, please call us at 774-563-9436. You may also write to: The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 1996, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568.
Please remember that “need knows no season.”
Richard S. Reinhardsen, chairman
Martha’s Vineyard Service Unit, the Salvation Army