Did you know Kent has a Salvation Army?

I learned last month that Kent has its own branch of the Salvation Army. I wasn't aware of that. Located on South Central Avenue, the Kent office is open part-time and it serves the Kent, Auburn, Pacific and Algona communities. Run by Shirley Harris, the office provides a lot of services I didn't realize were available including: eviction prevention assistance, utility assistance, emergency clothing and shelter, holiday gift programs and more.

I also learned that the majority of the Kent office's funding is provided during its holiday "red kettle" program at local stores and shops. All of the money stays local, so please keep that in mind as you shop around the community this holiday season. There are many in our community who need assistance and this is a great way to provide it through an agency we know and trust.