(WWJ) It's "Red Kettle Day" on WWJ Newsradio 950, as we join forces with our listeners to help The Salvation Army provide food, clothes, shelter, and other necessities to Metro Detroiters who are struggling this holiday season, and all year round.
This year, The Salvation Army is working urgently to raise $7.1 million to support critical programs and services for people in need in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.
Here's how you can contribute to The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit’s 2025 Red Kettle Christmas Campaign:
1) By text: Texting GIFT to 24365
2) Make a secure donation online at: SAmetrodetroit.org
3) By phone: Calling 248-443-5500
4) In person: The iconic red kettles will remain at storefronts across the region until Christmas Eve, excluding Sundays.
Keep in mind: All donations made to The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit through the end of the year will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $500,000. The Consortium of Hope – a group of community-minded leaders and businesses – joins together annually to help the nonprofit reach its Red Kettle Christmas Campaign fundraising goal.
All donations made during the 2025 Red Kettle Christmas Campaign are tax-deductible, and every dollar stays local — directly supporting metro Detroit families and individuals in the communities where the contributions are given.
“Every day, we meet parents doing their best to provide, seniors looking for warmth and connection, and children who deserve every opportunity to thrive,” said Major Dawn Worthy, metro Detroit area commander for The Salvation Army. “This campaign allows us to walk alongside our neighbors with care and dignity. In these final days of the year, your generosity — doubled through this match — helps ensure we can continue offering hope and support to those who depend on us.”
About The Salvation Army
Founded by William and Catherine Booth in London, England in 1865, The Salvation Army is a faith-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to serving people in need without discrimination. This past year, The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit was involved in providing 2,467,616 meals and 402,125 nights of shelter to the community. The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit uses $.85 of every dollar raised to provide direct services to people in need every day of the year. For more information, call 248-443-5500 or visit SAmetrodetroit.org.