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Frequently Asked Questions 2007 Online Red
Kettle
The Online Red Kettle campaign has been designed so The Salvation Army can bring
our traditional Red Kettles online.
Kettles have been an American tradition since 1891. And now with the 21 century
in full swing, we are branching out and embracing new ways of raising
much-needed funds to support The Army's vital work at Christmastime and year
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How do I become a bell ringer volunteer?
Please contact
Salvation Army for an application and further information.
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What is the Online Red Kettle campaign?
This campaign allows you to become a vital component of our fundraising efforts
this Christmas season! You can now host your own online Red Kettle and then send
emails to others containing a link to your Red Kettle page. Its fun, easy and
for a great cause and you'll be amazed as you watch your online Red Kettle fill
with donations. By helping us raise much needed funds, you are helping us in
Doing the Most Good by warming the hearts and souls of those in need at
Christmastime and year 'round.
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What types of online Kettles are being offered?
Personal Kettles individuals can host their own Online Red Kettle by customizing
their own Red Kettle Page and then invite others via email to fill their Kettle
with secure online donations. Group Kettles civic groups, church groups and
other organizations can host their own online Group Kettle. A Group Kettle
allows group members to host their own Kettle. All fundraising will be applied
to both their personal goal and group goal and thus all Kettle donations will
also be reflected automatically in the larger Group Kettle. Business Kettles any
size and any form of business can host their own online Business Kettle in a co
branded environment with The Salvation Army. The amount of money collected in
their Kettle will be reflected on their Business Kettle Page, real time. A link
to their online Business Kettle will automatically be provided which can then be
included on a business internet/intranet site
and/or email blast out to employees, vendors, customers, etc. |
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What are the benefits of participating in this campaign?
You can start a time honored tradition of helping others. Setting up your own
online Red Kettle only takes a couple of minutes. You can ask others to fill
your online Red Kettle all from the comforts of your home or business.
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Where will your donation go and whom will it help?
All donations given through the Online Red Kettle campaign will be: Used to
support The Salvation Army's vital work to help the less-fortunate in the
communities we serve across America, at Christmastime and year round. Allocated
based on the donors designation either to benefit the geographic area where the
donor resides based on the donors zip code (default), or to the geographic area
of the Kettle host, or to an area or ministry of the Army the donor specifies
for their gifts use . Additionally, all gifts and donor data will be processed
on The Salvation Army's secure servers. The Salvation Army does not share, sell
or rent donor data to anyone.
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Where can I go to obtain additional information on this campaign?
Additional information including hosting your own online Red Kettle can be found
at
www.SalvationArmyUSA.org. |
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