Salvation Army surpasses Red Kettle campaign goal

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County surpassed its Annual Red Kettle Campaign goal of $3 million dollars, receiving generous donations totaling $3.7 million dollars.

In a news release issued on Friday, February 1st, Major Roger Ross, Salvation Army Milwaukee County Commander said, “With eighty-four cents of every dollar donated used to sustain 85 distinct year round programs and services including emergency shelter, food and clothing, disaster relief, utility and rent assistance, employment services and summer lunch programs for children, The Salvation Army maximizes the generous contributions made by the wonderful people of Milwaukee County."