Volunteers delivered Christmas gifts and holiday greetings today to more than 1,000 home-bound people in the metropolitan area. KANSAS CITY, Mo. – In the spirit of giving, more than 100 Salvation Army volunteers donated time Sunday to deliver Christmas gifts to shut-ins.
Roughly 1,000 homebound, elderly or disabled people throughout the metropolitan area are remembered in the annual event known as “Shut-In Sunday.”
“We’re trying to reach people who are unable to leave their homes, for whatever reason,” said Major Phyllis Blinks, divisional volunteer services director for the Salvation Army. “Our volunteers take each person a Christmas gift, check on their well-being, and let them know someone cares about them.”
Blinks said the Salvation Army has fewer volunteers this year, but more requests for home deliveries. Last year, volunteers delivered to about 800 homebound people; this year more than 1,000 have requested a visit. Volunteers must pass a background check before assisting with ‘Shut-In Sunday”.
For more information about Salvation Army volunteer projects, call (816) 756-1455.
Posted by: Caroline Rooney
Last Update: 12/06 5:13 pm
