The Salvation Army Announces Kettle Match Challenge to Double Impact of Donations
Contact:
Emma McClain
The Salvation Army of Eastern PA & Delaware
(215) 760-6848
emcclain@devinepartners.com
The boost comes as The Salvation Army Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware Division experiences decreases in Red Kettle contributions
PHILADELPHIA (Dec. 16, 2024) - Donors to Salvation Army Red Kettles in Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware could see their contributions doubled on Saturday, Dec. 21, as part of a Divisional 2024 Kettle Match Challenge to support local neighbors in need.
The Salvation Army Red Kettles are staffed by volunteers and employees from local jurisdictions, known as Corps. Each Corps in the Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware Division will be eligible for matching funds up to $3,000. Funding for the match will come from an anonymous donor.
The kettle match comes at a critical time as the Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware Division is experiencing a decrease in donations as much as 38.38%. The Kettle Match Challenge offers an opportunity for the community to amplify their contributions to help their local Corps reach their Red Kettle Campaign’s fundraising goals to meet the increase in requests for assistance.
“The generosity of our community fuels life-changing support for neighbors facing crisis,” said Lt. Colonel Larry Ashcraft, Divisional Commander of The Salvation Army Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware Division. “While a portion of the funds we collect during the Red Kettle season provide holiday assistance to families, much of it sustains our services throughout the year. Your donations will help us feed families facing food insecurity, offer children enriching after-school programs, provide essentials to disaster survivors and much more.”
All Red Kettle donations stay within the community where they are received, supporting programs and services year-round. Last year’s Divisional Red Kettle Campaign raised $3,294,995.23, which provided 7,569,988 meals, housed 307,361 individuals and distributed 181,512 toys to children during the holiday season.
To support The Salvation Army this Red Kettle season, donate online to a Virtual Red Kettle or text KETTLE to 31333.
About The Salvation Army:
The Salvation Army of Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware is a faith-based, comprehensive human service organization whose programs help individuals, families and whole communities lead healthier, safer and more productive lives. Since 1879, The Army has held a record of accomplishment stemming from its holistic approach to providing for the needs of the whole individual – physically, emotionally, economically and spiritually. The Army’s programming serves every zip code through 43 community centers and a network of volunteers throughout Eastern Pennsylvania, Philadelphia and Delaware. Programs and services historically include: shelter, hot meals, counseling, early childhood development, recreational opportunities, music programs, after-school arts and educational programs, job training, activities for older adults, spiritual development, and drug rehabilitation.
Mission Statement: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
For more information, please visit www.SalvationArmyPendel.org
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