Salvation Army says donations to Red Kettle program down 23% this year
The Salvation Army is making an urgent plea for donations this holiday season.
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The Salvation Army is making an urgent plea for donations this holiday season.
The Salvation Army's divisional band performed some festive songs.
WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
The holiday donation season kicks off Monday as the Salvation Army launches its annual "Red Kettle" campaign.
Donations can be made at Salvation Army Red Kettles until December 24.
About 50% of the island is still without power.
The Salvation Army across New England is prioritizing the people of Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona caused destruction on the island.
WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
The Salvation Army of Massachusetts got a much-needed gift in one of its famous Red Kettles just before Christmas.
Local comedian Lenny Clarke traded the mic for a big bell on Thursday to promote the Salvation Army.
This year, the Salvation Army needs many more volunteers to fill the bell-ringing shifts in Massachusetts.
The non-profit raised more than $557 million in 2020, an increase of 27-percent from the year before.
The Salvation Army said it needs help to "rescue Christmas" as red kettle donations are down about 50% from this time last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Major Wendy Kountz says due to COVID-19, shoppers will hear less bell ringing this year.
You can expect to see the Salvation Army's famous red kettles out earlier than ever this year.
Hold off on donating your unwanted items to the Salvation Army.
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Donations through the Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign are down 50% from the 2018 season in Massachusetts, according to the charity's Massachusetts division. They made an "urgent plea" for donations Saturday as the program wraps up its final days.
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The Salvation Army red kettle donation season kicks off Friday in Massachusetts.
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The Salvation Army is issuing an urgent plea as they look for more donations during the holiday season.
The organization needs to raise one million dollars to hit their three and a half million-dollar goal by the end of the day on December 23rd.
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