Salvation Army Advisory Council member, Rick McGowan  who frequently staffs a kettle at his local market.  

The Newport Salvation Army has introduced a program inviting any community-spirited individual, family, or company team to Adopt A Kettle this holiday season.

It’s a small commitment: staff a kettle for just two hours at the location of your choice … and make a meaningful contribution to your local community, where all funds collected remain right on Aquidneck Island. 

To join the holiday appeal and volunteer for a two-hour stint at a kettle, simply contact the  Newport Salvation Army headquarters at 401-846-3234 or email jae.eun.park@use.salvationarmy.org. 

Ryan Belmore is the owner and publisher of What's Up Newp. He took over the publication in 2012 and has grown it into a three-time Rhode Island Monthly Best Local News Blog (2018, 2019, 2020). He was named LION Publishers Member of the Year in 2020 and received the Dominique Award from the Arts & Cultural Society of Newport County the same year. He has been awarded grants for investigative and community journalism, and continues to coach and mentor new local news publications nationwide. Ryan...