6th Annual Salvation Army Colonial Cafe Match Day

Giving back to the community and supporting those in need is crucial, especially during the holiday season when so many are without food and toys for their children. The Salvation Army of the Fox Valley area red kettle campaign is a reminder that the need has no season and that community support is vital to its success. In an effort to support their Christmas fundraising needs, Colonial Café is offering a match of donations up to $30,000 throughout the Fox Valley area for the fifth annual Colonial Café Match Day on Saturday, December 10th. 

 

Donations made to all the red kettles in St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia, Aurora, Naperville, Elgin, Algonquin, and Crystal Lake on Saturday, December 10th will be matched up to $30,000. All contributions will stay local, and support the services and programs of the local Salvation Army units. A special treat card will be given to donors at the red kettles courtesy of Colonial Café. 

 

Colonial Café is a longtime friend and supporter of The Salvation Army. It is generational, according to Lt. Betsy Clark, corps officer for The Salvation Army Tri-City Corps. She states, “Our partnership with Colonial Café started with Joe K. Anderson back in 1951 and it continues today through the next generations who give so generously all year round to The Salvation Army. We truly appreciate the Anderson family and their generosity.” 

 

For more information about the Colonial Café Match Day, please contact Lt. Betsy Clark, corps officer for The Salvation Army St. Charles Tri-City Corps at 630-377-ARMY (2769). 

 

VOLUNTEER BELL RINGERS NEEDED 

Volunteers are needed to ring bells at the kettle sites throughout the Fox Valley through December 24th and especially on Saturday, December 12th. Individuals and groups can signup online at www.registertoring.com or by calling the following offices for assistance: 

St. Charles (serving St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia, Campton Hills & Wayne) - 630-377-ARMY (2769) 

Elgin (serving northern Kane county) - 847-741-2304 

Aurora (serving southern Kane and Kendall counties) – 630-897-7265 

Crystal Lake (serving McHenry County) - 815-455-ARMY (2769)"