News : Salvation Army Bell Ringers have Arrived to Ring in the Season

VS Girls Golf Team volunteered to ring the bell! Pictured: Kelcie Appleby, Carmen Henkle, Gracyn Kingsbury, Madeline Blais, Izzyy Dahlstrom, Ava Vasquez

We Appreciate You !

The Salvation Army of Benton County says "Thank You!" to those who have already committed to help ring the bell.

A Positive Impact Both Ways

Volunteering has a positive impact on those being helped obviously. However there is a significant benefit to the volunteer also:

* improved psychological health - lessens depression and loneliness, mood elevation

* improved social relationships

* sense of purpose needed - promotes happiness

* sense of connectedness to others and the community

* improved physical health results from the above

To sign up to ring the bell, call 319.329.7119

Don't forget ! You can win a gift certificate to some area businesses for ringing the bell 3 hours or more during the five week campaign.

(3 cards) - each for $50 from Theisen's

(3 cards) - each for 2 free 6" subs at Subway in Vinton

(1 card) - for $25 from LaGrange's in Vinton (no prescription meds)

(1card) - for 2 free buffets from Pizza Ranch in Vinton

(4 cards) - each for $25 from Ehlinger's Vinton Express (gasoline only)

(2 cards) - each for $25 from KwikStar

3 Ways To Give

1. Here's a hyperlink https://donate.salarmywestern.org/give/451439/#!/donation/checkout

use PayPal, Venmo, Credit Card, Bank Transfer

2. See photos for the QR Code. It is:

*secure * tax-deductible

* get a receipt by email

3. Mail check to: 1201 C Ave, Vinton, Iowa 52349

Photo courtesy of Janet Woodhouse.