Another jingling bell

The Salvation Army’s faithful volunteers, like Carlos Thomas here, ring in the holidays with a different kind of “jingle bells.” The familiar red kettles and handbells signal the annual request to give generously to people who are less fortunate. Visit the organization’s website at https://donate.salvationarmyusa.org/ to learn more about donating funds that stay in your specific zip code. To learn more about which charities are worthy of your support, search online on sites such as clarkhoward.com/best-and-worst-charities-from-consumer-reports. Photo by John Collins.