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“The Christmas Red Kettle Appeal 2009” Article

History of Christmas Red Kettle

The Christmas Red Kettle can be seen at the following locations

Donation Accounts

Download Donation Form

The Salvation Army “Mini Red Kettle Coin Bank”

Enquiries

The Worsening Youth Problems

The drug abuse, casual sex and non-attendance problems have been getting worse among the youth population over the past few years. Regarding to the drug abuse problem, the drug addicts at age 21 or below had a drastic increase of 37% in the past three years. On the other hand, more than 10,000 young school leavers who are aged between 15 and 19 cannot find job. The unemployment rate of this age group is up to 21.1%. All the statistics reflect that the youth problems are critical and in need of attention.

Continuous Support Helps Youngsters to Rebuild Their Life

Kin (an alias) is now 17 years old. His parents separated with each other in his early years. He was not interested in studying since Primary Six and soon became a non-attendance (discontinue studying and unemployed) youngster. Losing his goal of life, feeling bored and being instigated by peers, Kin took his first bite of Ketamine and started his drug-abuse life. In an occasion, social workers of The Salvation Army reached Kin and encouraged him to participate in the “Life Bank” project and made friends with the “Echo Team”. The “Echo Team” is formed by specially trained volunteers, who are parents or ex-drug abusers. They share their stories with Kin and brought positive influences to him. With the Team’s continuous support, Kin learnt to rebuild his life and stopped taking drugs.

Warm Their Hearts with the “ Red Kettle”

In order to provide more suitable services to our young people and the needy in our society, The Salvation Army needs your ardent support. Please help us to bring warmth and hopes to their lives by making donation to “The Christmas Red Kettle Appeal 2009”.

History of Christmas Red Kettle

It was a tradition that can be traced back to one Christmas over a hundred years ago. Captain Joseph McFee was raising funds for food at a market. He used a large cooking pot tied onto a tripod and put a sign over it: "Keep the kettle boiling". So, the first Salvation Army collecting kettle came into being. Behind it all, though, is the same message of The Salvation Army, 'Sharing is Caring.'

The Christmas Red Kettle can be seen at the following locations

23/11/2009-11/1/2010

The Salvation Army Hong Kong and Macau Command Headquarter

1/12/2009-2/1/2010

Holiday Inn Golden Mile

1/12/2009-11/1/2010

100QRC, 148 Electric Road, American Club, Far East Finance Centre, KCP, Kowloon Cricket Club, Marco Polo Hotel, Shun Tak Centre, Tuen Mun Town Plaza

4/12/2009-11/1/2010

The Gateway Apartments

Donation Accounts

HSBC: 168-225530-001

BOC: 012-878-1-044486-6

BEA: 015-515-10-30085-4

Hang Seng Bank: 024-385-094180-001

or any in Hong Kong (minimum donation amount is HK$100)

Download Donation Form
　

The Salvation Army “Mini Red Kettle Coin Bank”

Donor can get a limited edition The Salvation Army “Mini Red Kettle Coin Bank” (Size: 9cm(L) x 9cm(W) x 6.5cm(H)) for free for donation of HK$500 or above on or before 31 December 2009. Only available while stock lasts.
　

Ø The “Mini Red Kettle Coin Bank” will be sent out within 14 working days by using surface mail service after receiving the donation.

Ø Only available for local surface mail service.

Ø Alternatively, you may walk in to collect the “Mini Red Kettle Coin Bank” within our office hour.

Office Hour: Mon. to Fri. 9:00am-12:30pm, 2:00pm-5:00pm

Address: Community Relations Department, G/F, 11 Wing Sing Lane, Yaumatei, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Enquiries

Tel.: 2783-2333

Fax. : 2783-0363

E-mail: crd@hkt.salvationarmy.org

Website: http://www.salvation.org.hk

Address: Community Relations Department, G/F, 11 Wing Sing Lane, Yaumatei, Kowloon, Hong Kong