By the Salvation Army of Hutchinson
HUTCHISON, Kan. — The Salvation Army’s bells have returned to Reno County. Come and join The Salvation Army for their 2024 Red Kettle Kickoff on November 21 at Grasshopper Park! Enjoy free hot chocolate, cookies, and Christmas carols. The first 30 guests will receive bell ornaments to ring during the countdown to the lighting of the Giant Kettle.
Major Paul James and Hutchinson Police Chief BriceBurlie as The Salvation Army’s Christmas Campaign Chair will be helping to kick off the Red Kettle season. “We are honored to have Police Chief Brice Burlie as our Honorary Christmas Campaign Chair. We know that Chief Burlie is very busy in his position with serving the city of Hutchinson and isn’t normally able to agree to do something like this”, said Major Paul James. Chief Burlie will be at the Red Kettle Kickoff to share why he is supporting The Salvation Army’s efforts this season and how we as a community can help with the growing needs of our communities.
Chief Burlie is known for being a local resident with a good reputation for integrity and honesty and he certainly meets that criteria. Brice grew up in Hutchinson; has spent 25 years with HPD, working up through the ranks. He was Operations Captain (in charge of all street patrol activity) before being named Chief in August of last year (2023). He had been interim chief since June of ’23 before being named Chief. Brice is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and graduated from Kansas State University before launching his police career. He is married with three children.
The Red Kettles help to raise additional funds to support The Salvation Army’s programs designed to support Reno County families in need. “This year we anticipate helping about 900 families with Dillon’s gift cards for Thanksgiving through our partnership with Project Concern, and families who have signed up for Christmas food baskets, and more than 1000 children who will receive toys, stocking stuffers, games, and blankets”, said Major James. Come and join The Salvation Army for a fun event and to learn more about how you can help support individuals and families in your community!
About the Salvation Army
The Salvation Army annually helps nearly 23 million Americans overcome poverty, addiction and economic hardships through a range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from drug and alcohol abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at 7,600 centers of operation around the country. In the first-ever listing of “America’s Favorite Charities” by The Chronicle of Philanthropy, The Salvation Army ranked as the country’s largest privately funded, direct-service nonprofit. For more information about the Kansas and Western Missouri Division, visit SalArmyMoKan.org. Follow us on Twitter: @SalArmyMoKan and #DoingTheMostGood.
