FARGO (KVRR/KFGO)- Salvation Army in Fargo has announced that they raised $976,263.05 in 2021’s Red Kettle campaign.
The organization had a goal of $900,000 and raised $80,000 more than in 2020. The money goes to programs dedicated to helping people in need like feeding, utility and rent assistance, and even character development.
It was a community effort. Realtors brought in over $32,000, fire departments hauled in $21,000 while law enforcement brought in over $12,000.
“It’s a very humbling experience to be trusted with so much treasure and time, and the talent given by people in our community, to help those people in most need. What we do promise is we’re going to do the best of our ability to help those in need, to vet them and to screen, but also to identify those in the greatest need,” said Salvation Army Major Abe Tamayo said.
The Salvation Army’s next big event is Giving Hearts Day on February 10th.
