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Red Kettle Stolen From Salvation Army In Las Cruces

The Salvation Army Southwest Division reports that a red kettle used for donations was stolen in Las Cruces.  The nonprofit released this statement:

Police are investigating a Friday night theft of one of The Salvation Army’s signature Red Kettles, containing an unknown amount of cash, in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

“The important thing is that no one was hurt, and for that, we are grateful,” said Lt. Michael Evans of The Salvation Army Las Cruces Corps Community Center.

This comes at a crucial time of year for the organization. Red Kettle collections comprise approximately 25 percent of donations to The Salvation Army in New Mexico for the entire year.

Contributions to Red Kettles are vital in helping The Salvation Army provide a diverse range of life-transforming social service programs, including: spiritual worship and fellowship, food for the hungry, relief for disaster survivors, adult rehabilitation, rent and utility assistance, and opportunities for underprivileged children.

Donations can also be made at RedKettleReason.org or through The Salvation Army’s text-to-give program by texting the word KETTLES to 51555.

Eighty-two cents of every dollar donated to The Salvation Army are used to support these services.

Red Kettle bell ringers will be collecting donations for The Salvation Army’s Fight for Good through Dec. 23.

For more information about The Salvation Army’s services, or to volunteer your time, please visit LasCruces.SalvationArmy.org or call 575-524-4713.

The Salvation Army’s signature Red Kettle was introduced in 1891 as a means to provide a free holiday dinner to the poor. Today, donations to Red Kettles help The Salvation Army support 25 million Americans annually.