The pandemic has impacted the world in innumerable ways and The Salvation Army Kankakee is feeling the hit in its iconic Christmas Red Kettle Campaign. While the campaign is celebrating 130 years, it is struggling to receive the donations it once overflowed with.
With only three days left of this yearâs campaign, the red kettles in Kankakee County are down just over 46 percent compared to last year. Since launching, the campaign has raised $21,650 of this yearâs goal of $85,000. That leaves the organization with a $63,350 gap to fill.
Corps officer and Salvation Army Kankakeeâs executive director Lt. T. Scott Parnell said that while he is concerned that donations are down this year, he still remains hopeful. He attributes his hope to the communityâs ability to help others when in need.