Fort St. John Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign raises $152,000

The Fort St. John Salvation Army has announced an “incredible holiday season” from funds raised to help families in need.

By Max Bowder

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January 13, 2025

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A Salvation Army Christmas Kettle. (Jordan Prentice, Energeticcity.ca)

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The Fort St. John Salvation Army has announced an “incredible holiday season” from funds raised to help families in need.

In a January 11th Facebook post, the non-profit said its Christmas Kettle Campaign raised $152,000 over the 2024 holidays.

194 Food Hampers and 294 Toy Hampers were also distributed throughout the community.

In total, the Salvation Army assisted 588 families.

“We thank you all on behalf of the staff and clients of the Salvation Army Fort St. John,” the post reads.

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Max Bowder

Max is a new resident of Fort St. John and came from Burlington, Ontario, to serve as Energeticcity’s General Reporter.

He became interested in journalism after taking a media fundamentals program at Sheridan College, which led to a passion for writing and seeking the truth.

A quote Max lives by is, “Don’t fear death, fear not living.”

He has been an avid volunteer traveller since he was 13, visiting countries such as Ghana, Argentina, Vietnam, and more.

Max enjoys critically acclaimed movies and TV shows, as well as books, chess, poker, hiking and kayaking.

He is inspired by writers such as Ernest Hemingway, C.S. Lewis, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Hunter S. Thompson, Douglas Murray and Malcolm Gladwell.

Fort St. John Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign raises $152,000

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