Bloomington Salvation Army falls $12K short of the red kettle campaign goal

Posted on December 30, 2021
With other sources, 87% of the Christmas goal was raised. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)

By Heart of Illinois ABC

BLOOMINGTON – Christmas Eve marked the final day of ringing bells and Red Kettles, The Salvation Army Bloomington has fallen short of their goal – receiving $162,318.47 in those red kettles.

It was hoped the kettles would bring $175,000 to the overall Christmas campaign of $515,000, leaving The Salvation Army short by over $12,000, according to a release.

With other sources, 87% of the Christmas goal was raised.

“The Red Kettles continued to see a decrease in funds raised this year due to many on-going factors – consumers carrying less cash, more online shopping, which means less foot traffic in shopping areas, and the continued economic impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic,” the release said.

Donors can still support the campaign by donating online at www.sabloomington.org or through the mail. Donations to the Christmas Campaign will continue to be counted through the end of year.

Heart of Illinois ABC can be reached at [email protected].

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