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Red Kettle fundraiser returns with big goal and mission in Geneva
1+ week, 3+ day ago (268+ words) The bells are back in Geneva as The Salvation Army kicked off its annual Red Kettle campaign on Friday with help from the city's mayor, police, and firefighters. This year's goal: raise $50,000 by December 24 " every dollar staying in Geneva to support people in need. Captain Manuel Sulca, who leads The Salvation Army of Geneva, said the community's need for food, emergency help, and holiday support continues to grow. "We continue to see a great need in our community as families and individuals look to The Salvation Army for assistance throughout the year," he said in a press release. The Red Kettle campaign helps fund services like the local food pantry, emergency aid, pastoral counseling, and toy drives for children. New this year is the "Give With Joy" initiative " a national effort aimed at reminding people that giving doesn't have to…...