Red Kettle donations down sharply for The Salvation Army in Havre with 'Season of Giving' in full swing

Press release 

The Salvation Army is asking everyone in Havre to donate to support neighbors in need this holiday season. People can drop cash or checks into a Red Kettle or donate online at northwest.salvationarmy.org. Red Kettle donations help The Salvation Army meet the urgent needs of thousands of families who will not have Christmas this year without the community's support.

In Havre, $9,540.17 had been raised via Red Kettle contributions by Dec. 5, however an additional $19,000 was needed to serve neighbors in need.

"We are working hard to provide food, shelter, toys, and clothing to more families across the Northwest this year. In the midst of the growing need, we are seeing fewer people donating at our virtual and physical kettles. We rely on our generous donors to ensure that Christmas joy is given to everyone, no matter their circumstances," said The Salvation Army Northwest Divisional Commander Lt. Colonel Cindy Foley.

With Christmas less than three weeks away, families are counting on the generosity of the Havre community to make Christmas bright. Financial support and kindness during the holidays enable The Salvation Army to serve more than 600,000 people across the Northwest throughout the year.

This year, The Salvation Army Northwest Division, spanning across Washington, northern Idaho and western Montana, aspires to raise $3.9 million to help fund vital, lifesaving services such as our Hope Market food pantries, emergency shelters and transitional housing, utility and rental assistance, addiction recovery, and senior and youth programs.