The Bryan/College Station Salvation Army has announced on its Facebook page that the winner of this year’s mayor red kettle ring off is Bryan’s Bobby Gutierrez.
Updated December 28, 2023: Gutierrez raised $8,334.59 and John Nichols raised $3,099.15 for a combined total of $11,433.65.
This year’s red kettle goal for year round assistance was $200,000 dollars. The grand total has not been announced.
The B/CS Salvation Army has also announced that Brazos County residents interested in applying for rent and utility assistance can be done in person next Tuesday morning (January 2) from 9 until 11. There are a number of instructions for applicants to follow and there is no guarantee of receiving assistance. Details are on the Salvation Army’s Facebook page.
News release from the Bryan/College Station Salvation Army:
The long-awaited results are in, and Mayor Bobby Gutierrez and the City of Bryan are once again the winners of The Salvation Army’s annual Mayor Ring Off. The much-coveted Ring Off trophy will be presented by Captain Luis Villanueva of The Salvation Army to Mayor Gutierrez on Tuesday, January 9 during the Bryan City council meeting.
The competition took place on Saturday, December 2 and saw Mayor Bobby Gutierrez of Bryan and Mayor John Nichols of College Station ring the bell at The Salvation Army kettle from 12-5 PM at the Walmarts on Briarcrest and in College Station. “The mayors each did a fantastic job, and it was great to see so many people from their respective cities come out and support them during the day,” said Captain Luis Villanueva of The Salvation Army. “There was a terrific competitive spirit during the day but the ultimate the goal was to raise as much money as possible to support the year-round services at The Salvation Army. Our communities certainly did that with more than $11,000 raised during the challenge. Thank you!”
Mayor Gutierrez collected an amazing $5,559.59 while ringing at the red kettle and Mayor Nichols raised an admirable $1,509.15. In addition to the red kettles each mayor also set up a virtual kettle where people could donate online. Mayor Nichols’ virtual kettle raised $1590, and Mayor Gutierrez raised $2,775 online.
“Mayor Nichols raised a total of $3,099.15 during the designated five hours and our winner for the 2023 Mayor Ring Off, Mayor Gutierrez, raised an impressive $8,334.59. That’s a grand total of $11,433.65 raised during the Ring Off! Thank you to both our mayors for their participation and great spirit of competition during the ring off. The Salvation Army is so grateful for the wonderful support received from Mayor Nichol and Mayor Gutierrez and the city leadership of Bryan and College Station. Every dollar raised through the challenge stays right here in Brazos County and means that The Salvation Army will be able to help individuals and families in need throughout the coming year.”
In addition to the red kettle campaign, The Salvation Army also provided gifts to more than 2,200 local children through the Angel Tree program in time for Christmas morning. “On behalf of the children and parents who received gifts from The Salvation Army this year, I want to say thank you to every person and business who supported the Angel Tree program, either by purchasing gifts or by volunteering. We especially want to thank Walmart for their amazing ongoing support of The Salvation Army.” said Villanueva. “We know that because of your generosity, children who may otherwise not have received anything on Christmas morning, experienced the joy of finding presents under the tree just a couple of days ago. Thank you for making that possible.”
For more information or to make a donation please call The Salvation Army at 979-361-0618, visit us at 2506 Cavitt St. or go to www.salvationarmybcs.org. Thank you for supporting The Salvation Army this Christmas.
