This annual event recognizes Army’s friends and donors for their continued support and signals the beginning of the Red Kettle Christmas Campaign, which generates nearly 70 percent of the funds used year round to provide programs and services to people in need.

This year’s campaign goal is $12 million.

Emcee for the evening will be Phil Rogers of NBC5.

This year’s corporate award will be presented to Bank of America in recognition of the many years of support the bank has provided to The Salvation Army.

Accepting the award will be Tim Maloney, Illinois State President, Bank of America.

• WHO: The Salvation Army Chicago Metropolitan Division
• WHAT: Starlighter Dinner and kick-off of The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Christmas Campaign
• WHEN: Monday, Nov. 9 at 7pm
• WHERE: Hyatt Regency Chicago, Grand Ballroom (151 E. Wacker Drive)

About the Salvation Army Metropolitan Division of Chicago

The Salvation Army Metropolitan Division is the largest direct provider of social services in the State of Illinois, assisting clients in the Greater Chicago area, Northern Illinois and Northwestern Indiana.

Among the programs and services provided by the Metropolitan Division are feeding programs for homeless people, children, and seniors; emergency lodging for families and individuals in crisis; disaster relief; senior housing; substance abuse rehabilitation programs; youth programs; and early childhood development services.

For more information about The Salvation Army, visit salarmychicago.org.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Jordanka Lazarevic, 773-205-3573
jordanka_lazarevic@usc.salvationarmy.org