Salvation Army Raised $130 Million During 2008 National Fundraising Campaign

Alexandria, VA, March 17, 2009 — Donations to The Salvation Army's iconic red kettles set a new national record of $130 million in 2008, surpassing the previous record of $118 million set in 2007. The $130 million raised represents a 10 percent growth in donations year-over-year — the largest one-year jump since 1997.