by Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian
It’s Christmas time in the city
Ring-a-ling, hear them ring
Soon it will be Christmas Day
12-21-24
Top Picture: A Walmart customer (left) stands with Salvation Army volunteer Mendell Morgan (right) at the kettle.
As shoppers enter the Uvalde Walmart are greeted by a Salvation Army volunteer ringing a small hand-held bell. Earlier this morning, the Uvalde Hesperian stopped to visit with Mendell Morgan, a Salvation Army volunteer, wearing a Santa Hat, and a Christmas light necklace.
Morgan kept the bell ringing while several people in a few minutes stopped to put some pocket change and others folded bills into the kettle. There was a bit of Christmas joy radiated from each as well as a smile on each face.
Emily Gonzales, a Salvation Army organizer and volunteer, was stationed at the opposite western Wal-Mart entrance near her kettle.
Mendell stated that every cent collected stays local and helps local people with food assistance, rent and utility assistance, transportation assistance, prescription drug assistance and other needs.
Morgan also said volunteer kettle bell ringers are still needed and shifts are available each day before Christmas.
To volunteer, call or text Emily Gonzales
at 210-994-3990.
Digital Giving
The local Salvation Army has a QR code that those wishing to give can scan to facilitate online donations.
