Salvation Army Launches 64th Red Kettle Campaign in Puerto Rico With $1.2 Million Goal
The Salvation Army in Puerto Rico launched its 64th Red Kettle campaign on November 13, setting a fundraising goal of $1.2 million. Kettles will stand outside shopping centers and stores in 11 municipalities across the island through December 31, with support this year from retailer Berríos.
The Salvation Army says kettle donations fund its year-round services in Puerto Rico, including food assistance, emergency aid and shelter programs for families in need. The Christmas season is the organization's most important fundraising period, and its red kettles and bell ringers have been a fixture for more than a century.
The Red Kettle tradition began in San Francisco in 1891 and reached Puerto Rico in the early 20th century; this year's drive is the 64th on the island. In addition to coins dropped in kettles, the organization accepts donations online, and it reminds donors to give only through official channels and to watch for imitation fundraisers.
(Source: The Salvation Army Puerto Rico)
Source: The Salvation Army Puerto Rico
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