Red Kettle Campaign in full swing, more than $1 million needed to reach goal

PITTSBURGH —

The Salvation Army is ringing in the season of giving with its iconic red kettles.

"When I see them, I think of a person, or an organization that steps in to really help people that are in times of crisis,” said Susan LeDonne, who donated to a red kettle outside of the Penn Avenue Market District. Advertisement

That’s the Salvation Army Western Pennsylvania Division’s mission each and every year when the Red Kettle Campaign rolls out.

Whether it’s providing a hot meal or helping with emergency rental and utility assistance, the campaign ensures the organization can continue to extend critical social services to the community.

However, fundraising is falling behind.

"As of right now, the Salvation Army Western Pennsylvania Division is at about 28% of our fundraising goal