Make the Spirit of Giving Last

People throughout Chicagoland, Northwest Indiana and Northern Illinois generously donated more than 100,000 toys, coats and food items to The Salvation Army, making Christmas brighter for those in need.

Why not make the rewarding experience that comes through the spirit of giving last beyond the holidays with a gift to the Red Kettle Campaign?

So far, The Salvation Army has received $11.8 million toward its Red Kettle Campaign goal of $13 million, which represents a decrease of more than $600,000 from this time last year.  Help us meet the challenge of raising the remaining $1.2 million during the last two weeks of the Red Kettle campaign and reach our fundraising goal for the year. 

The Salvation Army receives nearly 70 percent of its annual donations during the Red Kettle Campaign, and these funds are used throughout the entire year by the Metropolitan Division to provide emergency and social services. 

These funds are even more critical as the demand for our services continues to grow, while The Salvation Army and other social service agencies sustain drastic cuts in funding from traditional government sources for programs and services. 

“The needs of families, children and people in need don’t end after Christmastime,” said Lt. Col. Ralph Bukiewicz, commander of the Metropolitan Division of The Salvation Army. “It’s the programs and services provided by The Salvation Army all year long – such as food, shelter, crisis assistance, child care, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, job training – that not only help families meet their most fundamental needs but also help them turn their lives around.  A gift to the Red Kettle Campaign can make a long-term impact and help families pull through the toughest times.”