My City December 2022

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Joy Peterman. “David is a longtime friend and it just made sense

for him and Selina to be co-chairs.” For the first three years as a Time 2 Ring sponsor, Gaines Jewelry has offered watches, rings and other items as added incentive for volunteer bell-ringers.This year, David Gaines went big. “We are offering a chance to win a $2,000 Gaines Jewelry gift card,” explains Peterman. “Every volunteer who rings for two hours at one of our 28 Genesee County Red Kettle locations will be entered into a drawing to win the gift card.” Every two-hour shift completed will earn an additional chance – the more you ring, the better your chances.The drawing will be held Decem ber 26, right in the middle of the Christmas holiday. “Anyone 18 and older is eligible,” adds Peterman. “We

On a wintry November 17, the Salvation Army held its Red Kettle Time 2 Ring Kickoff at Gaines Jewelry for the second consecutive year. As a rare honor, Proprietor David Gaines and his daughter Selina were chosen to co chair the event. “The Salvation Army approached me and asked if both my daughter and I would like to co-chair the kickoff,” says Gaines. “It’s a great honor to help celebrate the beginning of this season’s bell-ringing efforts.” “Gaines Jewelry is in its fourth year of sponsoring the program,” states Salvation Army Development Director,

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