For many Blue Water area residents, a drive through the Sherman Woods neighborhood in Port Huron is an essential holiday tradition. Viewing the beautifully decorated homes and trees filled with glowing orbs is the perfect accompaniment to the Christmas playlist coming from the car radio.
Five years ago, the Sherman Woods Homeowners Association decided to take their Christmas cheer in a more philanthropic direction and began participating in the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Drive. Neighbors take turns collecting donations on weekend evenings when there is a steady flow of traffic through the neighborhood.
This year’s efforts generated an $11,000 donation to the Port Huron Salvation Army, surpassing last year’s total by nearly $7,000.
Fred Kemp, president of Sherman Woods Home Owner’s Association, said, “The response to the Red Kettle Drive in our neighborhood was nothing short of tremendous.”
He also said, “Visitors to our neighborhood during the campaign were equally generous in the money they donated. The funds helped to provide gifts and food for families in need during the holiday season. That was all the more important in this pandemic year. We want to thank everyone who made this such a huge success and we look forward to doing more in 2021.”
Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand
