The Salvation Army Introduces 'Kettle Pay'

 

The Salvation Army Introduces “Kettle Pay”

Red Kettles across Western Pennsylvania now offer digital donation capabilities through Apple Pay and Google Pay

 

PITTSBURGH, PA (November 15, 2019) - As America moves toward becoming a cashless society, The Salvation Army is making it easier for donors to give back during the Christmas season by making a gift with Apple Pay or Google Pay at the iconic Red Kettles.

The Salvation Army has placed smart chips and QR codes on Red Kettle signs across Western Pennsylvania, allowing shoppers to simply “bump” or scan their phones to make a digital donation.

Shoppers will be directed to a custom donation page that accepts Apple or Google payment options. The funds will then be distributed to local Salvation Army units based on the donor’s billing ZIP code, and an email receipt will be sent directly to their phone.

“Kettle Pay makes it even easier for donors to join The Salvation Army’s Fight for Good. It provides an opportunity for people to fight for the millions of Americans experiencing poverty by raising money for programs and services in their communities,” said Major Raphael Jackson, Divisional Commander of The Salvation Army Western Pennsylvania Division.

Now in its 129th year, The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign is one of the oldest and largest charitable campaigns in the world. Every year, the campaign raises millions of dollars to provide toys for kids at Christmas, clothes and shelter for the homeless, food for the hungry, after-school programs for kids, and other services to America’s most vulnerable populations year-round.

Donations are accepted at any of the more than 25,000 traditional Red Kettles found on street corners and in front of stores, or online at Give.SalvationArmy.org/WPA. The Annual Christmas Kettle Campaign starts on Black Friday and runs until Christmas Eve.

 

About The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army annually helps more than 23 million Americans overcome poverty, addiction and economic hardships through a range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from drug and alcohol abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at 7,600 centers of operations around the country. The Western Pennsylvania division covers 28 counties and serves every zip code in the region. The Salvation Army is ranked as the country’s largest privately funded, direct-service nonprofit by The Chronicle of Philanthropy. #DoingTheMostGood

 

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