RACINE â The total from The Salvation Army of Racineâs 2020 Red Kettle Campaign is in.
The goal for the 2020 campaign was to raise $340,000, and together with the generosity of the community, a double match day from Fisk Johnson of SC Johnson, a match day from First Call Heating and Cooling, and a few major donors, they raised $320,000.
Of that total, $180,000 was collected at the red kettles in the campaign from Nov. 13-Dec. 24.
âThe Salvation Army Racine made a call for help to Rescue Christmas in 2020, and our community answered at the Red Kettle,â said Maj. Jeffery Russell with The Salvation Army of Racine. âIn a year of unprecedented need, we expected a possible 50% decrease in fundraising at the red kettle. Instead, we were able to come close our goal and provide help to so many in need. That is because of partners, donors and tireless workers who stepped up amid the affects by COVID-19 in 2020.â