Salvation Army Kicks Off Red Kettle Campaign With 10-Hour Wheel Ride At ICON Park

On Saturday, November 26, The Salvation Army launched its Central Florida Red Kettle Campaign by once again joining hands with ICON Park on I-Drive to bring awareness of the Red Kettle Campaign throughout Central Florida.

During the launch, The Salvation Army explained how it addresses housing and hunger issues all while providing hope. Each time money goes into a red kettle, be it in person or virtual, The Salvation Amy’s reach is expanded, and lives are changed.

For the Red Kettle 2022 launch, Captain Ken Chapman, Area Commander for The Salvation Army enjoyed riding The Wheel at ICON Park for 10 hours.

In his fifth year of riding The Wheel at ICON Park, Captain Chapman remains dedicated to creative initiatives to further connect The Salvation Army, community partners, and residents.

“We are on a mission to further educate our community on all the things Red Kettle provides. It is indeed a powerful movement to be a part of,” said Captain Ken Chapman, Area Commander, The Salvation Army. “When you give to the Red Kettle, you are literally positioning individuals and families to be able to have food, shelter, and the hope needed to keep pushing forward,” he said.

You can contribute to a Red Kettle near you this holiday season, for more information, visit salvationarmyorlando.org.

Helping kick off the nonprofit’s Red Kettle campaign, the sounds of the holiday season was performed by the Salvation Army band helping put guests at ICON Park in a festive mood.

“As part of our continued support of the Central Florida community, ICON Park is excited to host Captain Chapman and the entire Salvation Army family,” said Gregory Fornadel, Manager of Strategic Partnerships and Community Engagement, ICON Park. “The Donation Rotation has become a staple of our holiday season and our guests look forward to it every year.”

The Salvation Army annually helps more than 23 million Americans overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships through a range of social services.

By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from drug and alcohol abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need,

The Salvation Army is doing the most good at 7,600 centers of operation around the country.

In the first-ever listing of “America’s Favorite Charities” by The Chronicle of Philanthropy, The Salvation Army ranked as the country’s largest privately funded, direct-service nonprofit.