The Salvation Army 2013 Red Kettle Campaign Update
Quad Cities Families Could Suffer
Quad Cities, USA: January 7, 2014 - The Salvation Army of the Quad Cities' update on the Red Kettle Campaign is not good. The goal of $750,000 is further away than in years' past. At this time in 2012, the donations totaled $731,000. But in 2013, the total is $658,000.
Major Gary Felton, Quad Cities Coordinator for The Salvation Army, states, "Our goal of $750,000 to keep our programs strong is still a long way away. Therefore, we will continue the campaign an extra two weeks, until January 31, 2014, and plead with the community to dig just a little deeper."
The campaign's kettle totals were especially affected by the 6 less days between Thanksgiving and Christmas. The bell ringers usually generate close to $400,000, but this year The Salvation Army collected $340,000.
He adds, "These donations allow us to do our work all year round. When people find themselves in trouble, they turn to The Salvation Army. It is part of our society and has been for over 100 years. The monies collected provide shelter, food and other basic needs to families and individuals in crisis. Our services do so much more, though, as we help people see clearly to solve their own problems. We try not to think about falling short of the goal - we simply cannot fall short - too many people depend on us."
The Salvation Army implores the community to consider a gift during this long month of January.
There are three ways you can give.
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Mail a check to: The Salvation Army, 301 W. 6th Street, Davenport, IA 52803
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Call 1-800-SAL-ARMY to make a gift by credit card
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Go to www.salvationarmyqc.org and make a gift through the Army's central website.
