12-3-12 salvation army red kettle campaign

After struggling last year and coming up just short…the Fond du lac Salvation Army hopes to turn things around this holiday season.  The annual Red Kettle fundraising campaign is in full swing.  Salvation army spokesperson Denise Schaefer  says it’s the organization’s most important fundraiser of the year.  The goal this year is $156,000.  Schaefer says  the Salvation Army has other important programs to help the needy during the holiday season including Toys for Tots.  The Toys for Tots distribution is set for December 18th.