Salvation Army s Red Kettle Campaign behind in donations, gets boost from anonymous donors
With only 10 days to go, the Salvation Army has raised just 30 percent of its $726,000 goal.
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A Salvation Army bell is rung by Michael Cronin as he staffs the charity s red donation kettle in front of a grocery store, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, in Lynden, Wash. Despite record amounts of charitable donations this year, nonprofits across the country are being suffocated by the effects of the pandemic. Organizations face soaring costs and demands for help, yet are largely without their own support systems, including volunteers and in-person fundraising events. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)