Salvation Army hits 50% of its 2015 goal

Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign. Photo by Nadia Thacker

The Salvation Army in St. Joseph said it’s crossed the half-way mark in its 2015 Red Kettle Campaign.

The agency said Tuesday $190,000 of the 2015 $375,000 has been raised.

“Christmas is the largest, single fund drive for The Salvation Army, providing the means to providing thousands of critical services to local families,” said Major Abe Tamayo, Corps Officer. “We here at the army depend on Christmas approximately one-third of its 1.2 million dollar operating cost, providing us with the financial resources to run our 24 hour operations, serving the poorest of local families.”

Red Kettle Bell Ringers will be out through Christmas Eve at location throughout the Belt. The campaign itself runs until Jan. 15, 2016. The Salvation Army said postal mailed and walk in donations can be sent to:

The Salvation Army

PO Box 1417

602 Messanie

Saint Joseph, MO 64502

For more information on how to give or volunteer call LeeAnn at 816.232.5824.