Scott vs. Scott Challenge Benefitting The Salvation Army

Posted on November 7, 2022

Who is your favorite Scott? Now is your time to let us know while supporting The Salvation Army of Bloomington-Normal!

Scott Laughlin and Scott Miller will go head to head in a Red Kettle Bell Ringing Challenge to see who can raise the most money. Come out and donate to your favorite Scott!

Scott vs. Scott Challenge Benefitting The Salvation Army
Friday, November 18, 2022
1:00 – 3:00pm
Blain’s Farm & Fleet in Bloomington (2201 W. Market St.)

If you can’t make it in person, you can donate online to your favorite Scott

Scott Laughlin – https://donate.salarmyncil.org/scottlaughlin
Scott Miller – https://donate.salarmyncil.org/scottmiller

Money is raised through the red kettles – placed at 19 locations throughout Bloomington-Normal – and through mail and online donations. Last year, the Christmas Campaign raised over $500,000. 

The 2022 Bell Ringing season begins November 16th and runs through Christmas Eve. Volunteers who would like to sign up to ring bells can visit registertoring.com and select Bloomington-Normal, Illinois as the location. 

The Salvation Army utilizes the dollars raised throughout the Christmas Campaign to maintain its programs throughout the year.

Salvation Army programs include: 

  • Food Pantry 
  • Comprehensive Emergency Assistance Program (rent/mortgage & utilities) 
  • Safe Harbor Homeless Shelter 
  • Youth programs (including summer camp, youth nights) 

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