10/16/2026
The bell isn’t the tradition — you are. For more than a century, the sound of the Red Kettle has only mattered because someone chose to stand beside it. The real tradition is the kindness, the smile, the warm “Merry Christmas” that volunteers bring to every shift.
When you ring the bell, you’re not just keeping a tradition alive — you’re helping families find hope during the holidays.
Sign up to ring this Christmas: salvationarmyvolunteer.org