Last year I was blessed to be a part of the first ever Parade of Kettles in San Antonio, Texas. The Parade of Kettles began as a group of local celebrities or “Who’s Who” along with well known companies each doing their best to raise funds for The Salvation Army. Each person or company decorated their own kettle and had an online donation link on The Salvation Army website. At the last hour, I came in second place to April Ancira losing by $100.00. I’m proud to say I was referred to as The Little Mexican That Could during that campaign.

This year I was asked again to participate and even more well known individuals and companies have joined to make this year even better. With that said, I’m going to need even more help so I can come in first! (On December 2nd we will unveil our kettles and announce the companies and individuals participating. More details on that ceremony will be coming at a later time.)

Over the Thanksgiving weekend, I’ll be decorating my kettle. This year I’m going to name it The Little Kettle That Could, slightly changing my nickname from last year. I also plan on creating a few flyers to leave in some local businesses to generate more awareness to the campaign. If you’d like to have a flyer at your place of business, please contact me through the website.

Have a great holiday season and I’ll post more about the Parade of Kettles unveiling ceremony when I have details.

Today I created my online profile for the Red Kettle Campaign with the Salvation Army. The actual campaign of kettles will begin on December 12th.

For the first time in San Antonio the Salvation Army has chosen 9 individuals to compete in a competitive Red Kettle Campaign. Myself, along with Mayor Julian Castro, Patsy Torres, Cleto Rodriguez and many others are competing to see which of us can raise the most funds for the Salvation Army. Each of us have decorated our own personal kettle (thank you Tia Mari!) and they will appear at different locations throughout the city.

Since the goal is to raise the most funds, we’re also competing online as well. Please take a moment to view my online profile and share the link with others, so I can raise the most funds for charity!

Click here for my Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign profile.