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  • Will Jackson County’s kettle shortage cut help for Phoenix families?

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• The Salvation Army issues urgent call for volunteers as red kettle season faces shortage (kdrv.com) — The Salvation Army urgently needs bell-ringing volunteers in Jackson County, which includes Phoenix, to keep its Red Kettle campaign—and local food, rent, and utility assistance—going through Christmas Eve. With hundreds of shifts unfilled and donations at risk, residents are encouraged to sign up or give so critical services for struggling families in our area can continue year-round.
   

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