The Salvation Army's iconic Red Kettle Campaign collected $144.5 million in 2017 thanks to the support of donors and corporate partners.
The money raised will help The Salvation Army provide food, shelter and social services to nearly 25 million Americans in need this year.
“The country faced many hardships last year after multiple natural disasters, making 2017 an even more important year for giving,” said Lt. Col. Ward Matthews, community relations and development secretary for The Salvation Army’s National Headquarters. “We’re humbled by the generosity that will allow The Salvation Army to continue serving America’s most vulnerable populations in 2018.”
In addition to the $144.5 million raised in red kettles and through corporate partners, online donations through salvationarmyusa.org totaled $45.4 million, a 26% increase over 2016.
The Salvation Army enjoyed a jam-packed holiday season with initiatives new and old. Starting from the top:
The Salvation Army began the season by issuing a call for action,...
The money raised will help The Salvation Army provide food, shelter and social services to nearly 25 million Americans in need this year.
“The country faced many hardships last year after multiple natural disasters, making 2017 an even more important year for giving,” said Lt. Col. Ward Matthews, community relations and development secretary for The Salvation Army’s National Headquarters. “We’re humbled by the generosity that will allow The Salvation Army to continue serving America’s most vulnerable populations in 2018.”
In addition to the $144.5 million raised in red kettles and through corporate partners, online donations through salvationarmyusa.org totaled $45.4 million, a 26% increase over 2016.
The Salvation Army enjoyed a jam-packed holiday season with initiatives new and old. Starting from the top:
The Salvation Army began the season by issuing a call for action,...
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