THE SALVATION ARMY RED KETTLE CAMPAIGN FALLING BEHIND

Donations needed to reach annual fundraising goal 

Miami, FL (December 17, 2019) – With less than two weeks until Christmas, The Salvation Army finds itself falling behind the red kettle goal for 2019. The annual Red Kettle Campaign is The Salvation Army’s primary fundraiser and is essential to operating year-round programs that make a difference in the lives of people in Miami-Dade County.

“The bell-ringing season is one week shorter this year because Thanksgiving fell so late and many of our agreements to stand in front of local stores do not begin until after Thanksgiving,” said Major Enrique Azuaje, Area Commander for The Salvation Army in Miami. “Less days has resulted in us falling significantly behind as we work towards our 2019 kettle goal of $150,000. We’re praying the community will dig deep in the remaining days of the season to ensure that we can continue to provide help to those who come to us for assistance.”

The Salvation Army bells will continue to ring outside stores through Christmas Eve and the organization is optimistic that, with the community’s support, they can still reach their fundraising goal. “We are so grateful for the ongoing financial support and generosity shown to The Salvation Army,” says Azuaje. “Contributions to the red kettles stay right here in this community and mean that we can serve meals to those experiencing hunger, help keep the lights on for a family struggling to pay their utility bill, and provide a pathway to self-sufficiency for people in need in our community.”

Donations to The Salvation Army can also be made online at www.SalvationArmyFlorida.org/give or by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY.

Volunteers are crucial to the success of the Red Kettle Campaign. It’s not too late for individuals, families, groups and businesses to sign up to volunteer to ring the bell! Visit www.RegistertoRing.com and select the location, day, and time you would like to volunteer.

For more information on the Red Kettle Campaign or any other Salvation Army program, please call

305-637-6700 or visit us at www.SalvationArmyMiami.org.

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