The Salvation Army says it has partnered with a number of organizations within the Central Okanagan for a few years, together with First Transit, BC Transit and the City of Kelowna, for its annual Santa Bus Adventures.
A particular presentation was held on Wednesday, to honour 20 years of working collectively and serving to households in want.
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That relationship has grown into one thing particular for many who participate, with Santa Bus ambassador Frank Teichmann noting it’s been an thrilling journey.
“The bus, for us, provides a community outlet, where the community can come and get involved,” stated Teichmann. “It also gives us an opportunity as transit operators to take it out and mingle and meet with the community.”
The Santa Bus is a fundraising initiative and makes its spherical in early December, gathering donations for the Salvation Army.
“Serving this community at Christmas is a huge, huge job,” stated Mark Wagner of the Salvation Army, noting the group has served greater than 670 households this yr by way of its program simply throughout Christmas.
Over the previous twenty years, the Santa bus has raised almost $700,000.
This yr, the Salvation Army hopes its Kettle Campaign will obtain its fundraising aim of $850,000. Currently, they’ve raised simply over $500,000.
