The Salvation Army in Lincoln will hold it’s Tree of Lights Kickoff on Friday, November 11. It will be held in the parking lot of HOME Real Estate at 53rd and O Street from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
The event will feature Christmas music, face painting, children’s activities, photos with Santa, refreshments and the lighting of the Tree of Lights. The event is free to the public. The tree lighting ceremony will begin at 6 p.m.
This ceremony kicks off the beginning of The Salvation Army Tree of Lights Campaign, a fundraising initiative to support the programs and services available at The Salvation Army in Lincoln. The Salvation Army serves the Lincoln-Lancaster community through feeding programs, social services, youth enrichment programs, anti-human trafficking efforts, emergency disaster response services, fine arts education and other services.
This year’s fundraising goal for The Salvation Army in Lincoln is $625,000. Eighty-seven cents of every dollar raised for the Tree of Lights Campaign stays in the Lincoln community.
Major Mark Anderson says whether you give to the red kettles or offer your time as a volunteer your support helps The Salvation Army “Do the Most Good” in Lincoln. To volunteer or to make a financial gift, visit www.LincolnSalvationArmy.org.