Salvation Army Launches Annual Red Kettle Campaign

The Salvation Army has launched its annual Red Kettle Campaign, seeking volunteer bell ringers across various regions to support its critical fundraising efforts. The campaign aims to raise significant funds for essential services including food pantries, emergency shelters, and support for disadvantaged youth, with local chapters setting ambitious goals, such as $3.9 million in the Northwest Division and $150,000 in Manitowoc County. Volunteers are urged to sign up to ring bells in front of local businesses, with new options for electronic donations available this year. Community leaders emphasize the importance of local support, highlighting that a substantial portion of donations remains in the community to assist those in need. The campaign runs from late November through Christmas Eve, with bell ringing scheduled nearly every day in various locations. The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign has been a holiday tradition for over a century, symbolizing goodwill and community support.