In a virtual year, The Salvation Army turns to cryptocurrency
Crypto kettle is the latest in a range of efforts aimed to rescue Christmas In a year like no other, with unprecedented need and fundraising challenges, The Salvation Army is turning to cryptocurrency, launching its first ever crypto kettle in the
70: How The Salvation Army is responding to need and rescuing Christmas with Sabrina Kiser
Consider for a moment that you lost your job at the start of this global pandemic. You had a good job. Last New Year’s Eve you never could have expected to be unemployed. But now you are. Your usual expenses
First-ever Virtual Do Good Expedition gathers do gooders this Giving Tuesday
It’s a year like none other and this Giving Tuesday is no exception. So, to mark the occasion and celebrate giving and goodness, Caring hosted the first-ever Virtual Do Good Expedition. The online gathering brought together people who care about giving
Salvation Army partners to not only rescue Christmas but make it special
When leaders at The Salvation Army put out a call to help rescue Christmas earlier this year, they knew there would be challenges. But as everything from potential delays in the distribution of donated goods to concerns over safe distancing
In a year full of hardships, The Salvation Army adapts its fundraising efforts
Creative new event formats take center stage Christmas is upon us—the busiest fundraising season of the year for The Salvation Army, when much of the funding for vital services is typically provided. But what was once a time of Red Kettle
Reverse Gift Guide for hopeful 2020 gifting
Does it feel strange to peruse the virtual aisles this year, looking for that perfect new sweater for your sister? Same here. Like us, you’re probably tired of hearing what an ‘unprecedented’ year this is—and yet, you know it really is unprecedented. From
6 simple ways to teach your kids about giving
“I want…” These words are among the first that many children speak when they’re learning to put sentences together. Even in toddlerhood, we are in tune with the concept of wanting things. Giving, on the other hand, can be a bit
7 takeaways from talking to The Salvation Army’s national leaders this Christmas
When you give to a Salvation Army red kettle, that money helps to meet needs in your community in a number of ways. The practice started in 1891 when Captain Joseph McFee needed funds to feed the hungry in San
How you can help The Salvation Army rescue Christmas this year
In 1891, Salvation Army Captain Joseph McFee helped establish one of The Salvation Army’s best-known traditions: the red kettle. McFee found himself troubled by the number of people who were going hungry in San Francisco. With the holidays approaching, McFee
It’s time to Rescue Christmas
Unified, expanded effort aims to recoup anticipated kettle losses Between the disasters, job losses and hardships underscored by the weight of COVID-19, this year has left many Americans in need. As Christmas approaches, it’s clear the number of people coming to