Red Kettle Results: The Salvation Army Exceeds Christmas Fundraising Goals
PITTSBURGH (February 2, 2026) – Thanks to the generosity of thousands of supporters across the region, The Salvation Army Western Pennsylvania Division raised more than $2.4 million across 28 counties during the 2025 Red Kettle Campaign. The local branch of the worldwide organization exceeded this year’s campaign goals, raising more than $2,485,684, nearly 108 percent of the total fundraising goal. In Allegheny County, The Salvation Army raised an estimated $523,870, more than 99 percent of the total fundraising goal.
Since 1891, The Salvation Army’s iconic sights and sounds of Christmas bells and Red Kettles have been synonymous with the season of giving. The annual Red Kettle Campaign ensures The Salvation Army can continue critical services including feeding initiatives, rent and utility assistance, seasonal assistance, youth empowerment and spiritual programs.
“From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who made this Red Kettle Campaign a success,” said Major Marcus Jugenheimer, Divisional Commander, The Salvation Army of Western Pennsylvania. “Our mission is only possible because of our dedicated community and corporate partners. Whether you dropped a donation in a kettle, made a digital gift, or gave your time as a bell ringer, you have blessed our ministries and the neighbors we serve. Thank you for coming together to make a difference during the season of giving.”
The bulk of donations to this campaign were collected in person at retail and community locations across the region, including Walmart and Giant Eagle, from Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve. Donors also contributed online and via mobile devices through The Salvation Army’s text-to-give program. Across the region, donations were up more than $224,000 from 2024. Despite this growth, at the conclusion of the Red Kettle Campaign, the communities of Allegheny Valley (Brackenridge) and Latrobe, Pennsylvania fell short of raising the funds needed to support the critical services provided in those areas.
Every gift to the Red Kettle Campaign stays in the community where it is given and benefits families and individuals where we live, making it possible for The Salvation Army to deliver life-changing programs and services throughout the year. Visit salvationarmywpa.org to learn how you can get involved as a volunteer, corporate partner, or to plan a gift. For assistance, search your ZIP code to find and contact the nearest Salvation Army.
Celebrating more than 160 years of global service as both a church and a social service organization, The Salvation Army began in London, England in 1865. Today, it provides critical services in 134 countries worldwide. The 28-county Western Pennsylvania Division serves thousands of families and individuals in need through a wide variety of support services. To learn more about The Salvation Army in Western Pennsylvania, visit salvationarmywpa.org. The Salvation Army … doing the most good for the most people in the most need.