9 & 10 News But the organization still has unmet needs in the community December 30, 2020 We can all appreciate that extra present or surprise gift around the holidays – but the Salvation Army in Traverse City says a big surge in the final week of the Red Kettle Campaign blew away their expectations. Just a week ago the Salvation Army announced they had reached $160,000 towards their $180,000 goal through the annual campaign. That was thanks in part to a $30,000 matching donor. But now they’ve totaled all the donations through the Christmas holiday, and their new total is more than $281,000! Lt. Matt Winters says, in all, more than 900 people were helped over the holidays. “We were able to help 550 kids receive toys this year. We’re thankful to Toys for Tots for allowing us to help along with that. But then also just during this time we were able to help out with all the families receiving Christmas baskets.” And it’s not too late to donate.