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The campaign has raised approximately $25,000 over its goal. 3:00 pm, Dec. 31, 2020 ×
A collection kettle used by the Duluth Salvation Army and its volunteer bell ringers during the holiday season. (Clint Austin / caustin@duluthnews.com)
Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Duluth Salvation Army has surpassed its Rescue Christmas red kettle campaign goal of $215,000. The campaign has raised a little over $240,000 as of Wednesday, according to a news release.
“I can’t even begin to describe how grateful we are to the community. I don’t have to point out to anyone how challenging this year has been, and the Salvation Army is no exception,” Duluth Salvation Army Capt. Teri Ellison said. “The double-edged sword is that the pandemic has increased demand for our services by 155% nationwide, while at the same time, it has created immense challenges for our kettle campaigns.