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Behind the Red Kettles with Captain Mike Michels
In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Captain Mike Michels of the Salvation Army to discuss the organization’s iconic holiday fundraiser. Captain Mike explains that the Red Kettle campaign started in San Francisco when Captain MacPhee, in an effort to feed the homeless, set up a kettle at a ferry pier. Initially hoping to raise enough for a small meal, the initiative raised enough to serve a thousand people. Now, the campaign has spread worldwide, with kettles in locations from the U.S. to Jamaica, making a significant impact on communities.
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