'Life-changing services:' Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign brought in $3.7M

MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- The total from The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County's 2018 Red Kettle Campaign is in. The campaign, which started on Nov. 9, 2018, brought in $3,707,809, just $92,191 short of the goal but ahead of last year.

“The Salvation Army is honored to receive these donations and the trust of the community that goes with them,” said Major Steven Merritt, Divisional Commander for The Salvation Army of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. “Funds raised allow us to provide life-changing services right here in Milwaukee County, not only during Christmas but all year-round."

Donations support more than 80 different programs and services (some listed below). If you would like to make a donation to The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County, you can:

In 2018, The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County provided: