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Salvation Army’s Red Kettles Come Up Short
December 26, 2009
Preliminary numbers show that the Salvation Army’s red kettle campaign was about $50,000 shy of its Christmas goal.
It was hoped that the Escambia and Santa Rosa campaign would generate $300,000 by Christmas Eve. Instead, the campaign brought in about $250,000 for winter programs, including Christmas gifts and utility bill assistance for needy residents in the two-county area.
The Christmas Eve total for donations in the two counties was about $3,000, down from a normal $8,000 to $10,000.
While the Salvation Army’s red kettles are normally gone after Christmas, local organizers said they may extend the campaign until New Year’s Eve.
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2 Responses to “Salvation Army’s Red Kettles Come Up Short”
Yeah, every little bit helps but with todays economy it’s hard to help out with anything.
With times like today, I think every little bit helps…