The Salvation Army of Kent County successfully raised $89,911 on Tuesday, December 24, activating a $50,000 matching gift from The Salvation Army’s Grand Rapids Advisory Board, bringing the total donations for the day to $139,911.

The matching gift was especially helpful this year as Red Kettle donations were down due to a late Thanksgiving. In addition, The Salvation Army established a larger overall goal to address a greater overall need in Kent County. 

The public can continue to support The Salvation Army of Kent County and the “Give Till It Helps” Christmas Campaign through January 31, 2014 by donating online at sakentcounty.org, by phone at 1-800-SAL-ARMY, by sending financial gifts directly to The Salvation Army, 1215 Fulton Street East, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503-3849 or text GIVE to 80888 to donate $10.00.*

*A one-time donation of $10 will be added to your mobile phone bill or deducted from your prepaid balance. Message and Data Rates may apply. All charges are billed by and payable to your mobile service provider. Service is available on Verizon Wireless, AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile. All purchases must be authorized by the account holder. By participating you certify that you are 18 yrs. or older and/or have parental permission. Donations are collected for Salvation Army and subject to the terms found at igfn.org/t. Privacy policy: igfn.org/p. *Text STOP to 80888 to stop; Text HELP to 80888 for help.