Mat-Su Valley Corps Receives a Special Red Kettle Gift
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 9, 2018
Wasilla, AK – The Salvation Army Mat-Su Valley Corps received a special gift of a 1978 South African gold Krugerrand from an anonymous donor on Friday, December 7, 2018, at the Three Bears Alaska red kettle location in Wasilla, AK. The Krugerrand was found during collections at the end of the day wrapped in a small note in memory of a loved one.
Janet Kincaid, The Salvation Army Mat-Su Corps Advisory Board Chair, was the person to find the coin. “Mat-su Salvation Army is ecstatic to be the recipient of this wonderful donation,” said Kincaid.
The gift of the Krugerrand has a history with The Salvation Army red kettles in the US. Annually, kettles in various states receive the anonymous gift often randomly, but Alaska has never been a recipient until now. As of today, the one ounce gold Krugerrand is estimated at a value of about $1,251.
“The Krugerrand is a great boost to our kettle campaign,” stated Major John Brackenbury, The Salvation Army Alaska Divisional Commander. “Despite this one donation, we are still in need of the public’s support for our ongoing services in light of the recent earthquake.”
For those that don’t happen to have a Krugerrand on hand, but are still looking to donate, visit alaska.salvationarmy.org to make an online donation to support The Salvation Army programs and services in Alaska. In addition, The Salvation Army is still in high need of bell ringing volunteers in the Anchorage and surrounding areas. Register to bell ring through the online volunteer portal at https://volunteer.usawest.org.
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The Salvation Army, an evangelic part of the universal Christian church, supports those in need in His name without discrimination, offering spiritual encouragement and basic services to meet the needs of Alaskans in 18 communities. The Salvation Army has been caring for mind, body, spirit and soul of individuals, children and families in Alaska since 1898. In 2017, The Salvation Army served 410,166 meals helping more than 7,400 Alaskans monthly, provided 71,175 bed nights, 36,926 toys and gifts and more than 13,900 clothing items provided. For more information, please visit alaska.salvationarmy.org.