Local Match Boosts Donations in Evansville’s Red Kettle Countdown

The Salvation Army of Evansville has announced a special local match that will multiply your gift as the annual Red Kettle campaign reaches its final stretch.

The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign is a clear sign that the holiday season is in full swing. As Christmas draws closer, several individuals in the Evansville community have stepped up to offer a boost for every donation made over the next week. Every dollar donated through the campaign stays within our community, providing food, shelter, clothing, and Christmas gifts for those in need. Last year, donations helped The Salvation Army provide over 300,000 meals to those facing food insecurity, as well as rent, utility, and other social services to thousands of area residents.

New Local Match Multiplies Your Salvation Army Donation

In a press release, the Salvation Army of Evansville detailed an exciting new element of their Red Kettle Campaign, which will take place at all Red Kettles starting on Thursday, December 19, and running through Christmas Eve. Thanks to the combined efforts of several anonymous local donors, over $63,000 is available to be unlocked as part of their new matching challenge. All large bills ($20 and up) will be matched 5:1, turning any $20 donation into $100. Donations smaller than $20, from $10 bills down to pennies, will still be matched 1:1, doubling the impact of even the humblest of gifts.

“It's not just about giving, but inspiring others to join the cause," said Captain Brandon Lewis, Corps Officer & Southwest Indiana Area Coordinator for The Salvation Army. “This 5:1 match ensures generosity will be magnified throughout the year to meet need wherever it appears. Together we can make a difference, one dollar at a time!”

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Volunteers Still Needed for Red Kettle Campaign in Evansville

If you don’t have any extra cash to give, you can still contribute to the mission by giving your time. The Salvation Army of Evansville reports that many 1-hour volunteer bell-ringing shifts are still available between now and Christmas Eve. Volunteer bell ringers can help encourage over $60 in donations each hour by raising awareness, and that $60 could become as much as $300 with this special 5:1 match. Anyone willing to donate an hour of their time can sign up HERE.