Daily Herald editorial

As we head into the final week of the Christmas shopping season, as you are shopping at (we hope) various Austin stores searching for the perfect gift, don’t forget to leave something in the red kettles.

The Salvation Army is certainly in need of the funds, even in a year when its annual campaign is going well. The demand for Salvation Army services has never been greater, from providing meals to disaster and emergency assistance to heating assistance.

By donating to the Salvation Army, you can be assured that virtually your entire donation will be used to help a local resident who needs it.

We all are only a couple steps away from living on the edge.

By slipping your spare change into the red kettles, you can make sure that, for those who are currently living on the edge, their lives will be more bearable.