Salvation Army Raised $130 Million During 2008 National Fundraising Campaign

Notably, donations to red kettles at Walmart and Sam's Club stores accounted for more than $34 million or 26 percent of the total raised. Following a $1.25 million grant from the Wal-Mart Foundation, Walmart stores and Sam's Club locations hosted bell ringers and red kettles on November 8 for a pre-campaign "special day of giving" to give extra support to local communities facing tough economic times.