SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Major Kieth Bottjen and his wife Robin of the Salvation Army are new residents to Salt Lake City. They came here three months ago from Phoenix, Arizona. They had to hit the ground running because the KUTV-Salvation Army Angel Tree program was just beginning to kick off.
Major Bottjen says he can’t believe the love and support Utahns have for those in need.
“We have been absolutely astounded at how much this community gives back. We ran out of Angel Tree cards at Smith’s grocery stores and the local Cyprus Credit Unions,” he said. “But we were still able to help thousands of needy kids and seniors who otherwise would not have a Christmas.”
Major Robin Bottjen says relocating to a new state can be very stressful, but the people of Salt Lake City could not have been more kind and accepting. But there have been some adjustments, Robin says, “We don’t get a lot of snow in Arizona, so we will have to make some adjustments with our wardrobes and pick up some warm winter clothing.”…