Aaron Jones has a simple theory. Ring the bell, and the people will give.
The ringing outside Cub Foods Chanhassen's signals to all within earshot since Nov. 13 that the Salvation Army Red Kettle is near, and Jones has been the man standing behind it most of the time.
"I ring the bell to Remind people the red kettle is here," said Jones, an out-of-work janitor from Brooklyn Park. "They know what the kettle is all about, and most people are pretty happy to give to the Salvation Army. It's a great organization that has helped a lot of people, including myself. "
Standing behind the kettle wearing the Salvation Army's Red Apron, Jonas explained how he has had ups and Downs of Life. At age 18, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and traveled to Australia, Korea, Hong Kong, and Pakistan, but three years later he found himself back in Chicago. In retrospect, he said Returning to Chicago wasn'ta good choice. Things did not work out for him Financially. In 1994, they came Thurs Minnesota in search of a job and has been here ever since.
Jones said whenever he has fallen hard times are like in June when he lost his full-time Janitorial position, support from the Salvation Army has helped him back to his feet. He's proud Thurs represent the organization that has meant so much to him.
"I do not know what I'd do if there was no Salvation Army," he said. "The organization helps a lot of people, including myself," he said. "They do not discriminate. Everyone's welcome. "
They smiles at the people he meets.
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