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Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign ends Christmas Eve, and you can still help
Read full article: Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign ends Christmas Eve, and you can still helpJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle campaign is ending Thursday. And at this time, even in the midst of a pandemic, the Salvation Army says it’s already up 25% to 30% more in donations than last year. We blasted that number over what our expectations were and today is the final push,” said Maj. Keath Biggers, area commander for Salvation Army of Northeast Florida. This is a 129-year tradition, the Red Kettle program. Diamond Ring Taped to Dollar Bill Dropped in Salvation Army Red Kettle in JacksonvilleThe local Salvation Army campaign made news earlier this month with the donation of a diamond ring that was taped to a dollar bill and dropped into a red kettle.
Diamond engagement ring dropped in Salvation Army red kettle in Jacksonville
Read full article: Diamond engagement ring dropped in Salvation Army red kettle in JacksonvilleSorting through change that had been dropped into a Salvation Army Red Kettle in Jacksonville on December 1st, a volunteer found a dollar bill folded with something taped to it. “Oh look, it’s a diamond ring,” he said as he unfolded the dollar bill. We are hoping this diamond ring donation will inspire others to give,” Biggers said. To volunteer on behalf of The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign, click here. To donate to the Red Kettle Campaign and help The Salvation Army continue meeting needs in your community, please visit SalvationArmyNEFL.org.