Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign falls short

Posted on December 26, 2017
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The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign raised over $214,000, but the total still fell short of the campaign’s ultimate goal. (WJBC File Photo)

By Patrick Baron

BLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign fell short of its $255,000 goal this year.

It’s the first time in several years the Salvation Army didn’t reach its goal. The kettles raised $214,282, which is about $40,000 short of the goal.

This year did see an increase in mail, online, and other donation methods, which brought in $218,950.

Combined, the kettles and other donation services raised $433,233. The total amount raised makes up nearly 84 percent of the overall campaign goal of $515,000.

Patrick Baron can be reached at [email protected].

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