Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign

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WTOP Radio is once again a proud supporter of The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign and we’ll be ringing the bell on December 7th at the Giant in Westwood Shopping Center from 9am to 3pm.

Every time you see a Red Kettle and hear the familiar bell ringing, please donate generously. Every dollar you give stays right here, supporting programs in our community.

The Salvation Army is committed to Doing the Most Good through a wide array of social services and help for those in need.

For more ways to help and to donate, click here

The Red Kettle Story

The Red Kettle first appeared in San Francisco in 1891. Captain Joseph McFee, an officer of The Salvation Army, was determined to provide a free Christmas dinner to the poor of San Francisco. McFee remembered, during his days as a sailor, a large pot displayed on the Stage Landing, called “Simpson’s Pot.” The pot was used to collect donations from passersby. Adopting the idea, McFee sought the permission of San Francisco city authorities to place a tripod and crab pot at the Oakland ferry landing. The kettle – and McFee’s call of “Keep the Pot Boiling!” – drew in passengers and donations.

No one knew 122 years ago that The Salvation Army Red Kettle would become the most recognizable symbol of giving during the Christmas season. Every time you drop money into The Red Kettle, around the world or close to home, you can trust The Salvation Army is Doing the Most Good with the donation. An Army of volunteers stand outside of businesses and play or sing Christmas carols, while ringing the bell to inspire passersby to make a donation to help meet the need of those in need; our friends and our neighbors.

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