The Salvation Army
Committed to the CauseFor over thirty years, Walmart and The Salvation Army have worked together to meet the needs of people suffering difficult circumstances in communities across the United States. This partnership has grown from store to corps support to a national relationship that has resulted in millions of dollars of support during difficult times of disaster as well as during The Salvation Army’s annual “Red Kettle Campaign.” Donations to The Salvation Army’s red kettles are used to help people in need across the country. 2009 was a record year for The Salvation ArmyThe Salvation Army collected a record $40 million in front of Walmart stores and Sam’s Club locations in 2009 – the most ever raised by any Salvation Army partner. Red Kettles located at Walmart and Sam’s Club stores accounted for as much as 29 percent of the total given to Red Kettles. The Walmart Foundation also made a direct donation of $1.25 million to the Red Kettle Campaign. These contributions helped to provide much-needed food, shelter, clothing and financial assistance to 35 million people. |
