A big thank you to the Rotarians who braved the cold to volunteer for the annual Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign last week. Their service was much appreciated to those in the community who need a little extra help this holiday season. The Red Kettle Campaign was started by Salvation Army captain in San Francisco in 1891 and has grown into one of the most recognizable and important charitable outreach efforts in the United States. According to the Salvation Army, in 2022, the Salvation Army raised $100 million with their annual campaign. Volunteer Bell Ringers man their “Red Kettles” at retail store fronts and shopping malls at approximately 25,000 locations nationwide. Eighty-three cents of every dollar donated during this time is used to support the organizations many missions throughout the world.
