REGINA, SK, Dec. 15, 2025 /CNW/ - Regina Fire & Protective Services members are assisting The Salvation Army this week at the Costco kettle to help the organization reach its $275,000 goal. With just nine days to go in the annual fundraising campaign, the city is more $130,000 short of their objective. Chief Layne Jackson will be joining Major Al Hoeft on Monday morning from 9:00 to 10:00 at Costco to ring the bells and support the kettle campaign.

The Salvation Army desperately needs more volunteers to operate kettles at various locations throughout Regina. Donations can only be received at kettles staffed by a volunteer. If you can help by doing a two-hour shift in one of our numerous locations throughout the city this will make a huge difference in collecting donations! Please reach out to 306-527-7950 in order to sign up to volunteer.

Media interview opportunities will be available from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. with Fire Chief Layne Jackson and Major Al Hoeft:

Kettle donations stay local to the area they were donated, and funding year-round programs, and Christmas assistance services. Every dollar, every shift, every smile makes a difference in our community for our neighbours in need.

About The Salvation Army:

The Salvation Army is an international Christian organization that began its work in Canada in 1882. Today, it is the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services in the country, offering hope and support to vulnerable people in 400 communities across Canada and in more than 130 countries around the world.

We believe in the transformative power of a helping hand—empowering people to move forward, no matter where they're starting from. With open doors, open minds, and open hearts, The Salvation Army provides practical, personalized support to those facing poverty, homelessness, addiction, food insecurity, and other complex challenges.

Our services include hunger relief through food banks and meal programs; shelter and housing support; addiction rehabilitation; long-term and palliative care; and life-skills development such as budgeting and cooking. We also offer children and youth programming, including after-school activities, camps, school nutrition, and Christmas assistance such as food hampers and toys.

Supported by generous donors, volunteers, and community partners, The Salvation Army meets people in their moment of need—and stays with them for the journey ahead. When you give to The Salvation Army, you're investing in renewed hope, restored dignity, and a stronger future for overlooked individuals and families in your community.

News releases, articles and updated information can be found at www.SalvationArmy.ca.

SOURCE The Salvation Army Prairies and Northern Territories Division