Statement on the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign

Thank you, Mr. Speaker,  

Last weekend, I had the honour of volunteering with the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign, outside the Langley Superstore.  

The Kettle Campaign is one of Canada’s largest and most recognizable charitable events during the Christmas season. The funds raised stay in the community in which they are donated and are used to support local Salvation Army programs for people in need. 

This is not the first time I have volunteered with the Salvation Army. The Gateway of Hope, a Ministry within the Salvation Army itself, filled backpacks for kids in need this Fall as part of their Family Services Program. In the end, between 800 and 900 families received help from this campaign.  

I would like to personally thank the individuals at the Gateway of Hope who provide these important services in Cloverdale-Langley City.  

Dan Donkers is the Volunteer Coordinator who manages the Kettle Campaign. Cristina Schneiter is the Residential Services Manager, and she works with the local shelter and manages the Emergency Weather Alerts. Andrea Voss is the Family Services Coordinator, and she helped organize the backpack campaign. 

There are many people to thank for the services the Salvation Army provides, and I wish each of them a very Merry Christmas.  

Thank you!