Local Worzalla associates volunteer to raise funds for The Salvation Army by volunteering as bell ringers

Stevens Point, Wis. – This holiday season, Worzalla encouraged its associates in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, to volunteer as bell ringers at the iconic Salvation Army red kettles to raise funds for the organization’s mission to serve those in need.

The red kettles, stationed at various locations across Portage County and all over the country, are intended for passers-by to drop spare change into. According to research from the organization, an average of $100 per hour is collected at a Salvation Army red kettle if it has a bell ringer and only $5 per hour if unattended. Worzalla offered its associates excused time to volunteer during their regular shifts in two-hour intervals to encourage donations.

“As an employee-owned company, we are always looking for opportunities to support the local community, especially those in need,” said Brianne Petruzalek, Director of Human Resources at Worzalla. “We are proud of the efforts of our associates to raise funds for such an impactful organization.”

The Salvation Army assists 30 million Americans in the Midwest annually through unique local programming that focuses on curing hunger, overcoming poverty, providing housing, empowering youth, equipping families, and more. Across the U.S., it is estimated that The Salvation Army assists more than 4.5 million people during the Thanksgiving and Christmas time periods.

Worzalla has a history of supporting the local community. For example, just earlier this year, Worzalla donated 250 books to area elementary schools in observance of World Book Day and collected 500 pounds of school supplies for the United Way of Portage County’s Project Fresh Start.

Worzalla’s several hundred employees manufacture millions of children’s books, lifestyle books, movie tie-in books, and cookbooks that are sold in bookstores and through online retailers across the country. For more information, visit worzalla.com or follow Worzalla on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.