Bell Ringers in St. Joseph have raised more than 21-percent of this year’s Red Kettle Campaign goal with only 25 days left until Christmas.

The Salvation Army announced Wednesday that so far, $76,300 of its $349,000 goal has been raised.

The agency kicked off the campaign Nov. 17th.  Bell Ringers will be out at locations around town raising funds for Salvation Army efforts through Christmas Eve.  Also this year, donors have the ability to make donations by texting the word “Change” to 41444. The agency said donors can text donations in denominations of $15, $25, $50 or select Other.

The Red Kettle Campaign is The Salvation Army’s largest fund drive of the entire year. In Saint Joseph, funds help to operate the army’s services throughout the year; including the Booth Center for Homeless, the Family Store and the Corps Community Center.