Debbie Scott, Volunteer Coordinator, Family and Community Services, Belleville Ministries Salvation Army. (Photo: John Spitters/Quinte News)
It’s called a “win win” for the Belleville Salvation Army and the Belleville Downtown Improvement Area.
Volunteer Coordinator for the Belleville Ministries Debbie Scott asked the BDIA board of directors to support a plan whereby the Salvation Army would ask downtown Belleville businesses to donate gift certificates.
They would be given to Sally Ann volunteers.
In return, the Salvation Army would set up a Christmas kettle outside each store making a donation, along with carollers.
The BDIA board approved of the plan, which should bring more shoppers downtown while helping the Salvation Army attract much-needed volunteers.
