Gold Coin Donated to Salvation Army in Phoenix

A generous donor dropped a half-ounce gold American Eagle coin with a face value of $25 into a Salvation Army kettle at the Ray & Joan Kroc Center in Phoenix, which was later appraised and sold for $1,310. Accompanying the coin was a note wishing for the donation to assist those in need during the Christmas season. Captain Dustin Rowe expressed gratitude for the donation, noting it as a remarkable act of kindness. However, the Salvation Army reported that overall kettle donations are down by 18% compared to the previous year. Arizona donors can also benefit from state tax credits for their contributions, with $470 for singles and $938 for married couples. Approximately 84 cents of every dollar donated support local programs and services, which aided over 380,000 people in Arizona last year.