Online Red Kettle
What is it?
The Salvation Army Red Kettles have gone virtual! The annual campaign allows you to host your own Red Kettle—online. Over the years, the Red Kettle Campaign has grown into one of the most recognizable and important charitable campaigns in the United States—providing toys for kids, coats for the homeless, food for the hungry and countless social service programs year-round. Online Red Kettle lets you directly help those in need by hosting a virtual Kettle and filling it with donations from family, friends and colleagues.
Getting Started is Easy!
Sign Up
Head to the Online Red Kettle website. Sign up as either a Team or as an individual. You can always join a Team Kettle later if you want.
Set a Goal
Once you are signed up, set your fundraising goal and customize your page. Adding personal photos and a custom message helps motivate your friends and family to donate.
Spread the Word!
Send messages to your contacts letting them know you are hosting your own virtual kettle. Post to Facebook and Twitter and watch your fundraising thermometer grow as donations roll in.
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To download, right click on the image (or Ctrl + click) and choose Save Image As... Use these to spread the word on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the money in my kettle go?
Gifts to your red kettle will support The Salvation Army in your local community, which is selected based on the zip code you enter when you register. If you wish to raise money for a different community, simply access your Profile under "My Account" and select a different city and state through the dropdown menu at the bottom of the page.
What do the different types of Kettles mean?
- Individual Kettle
- An Individual Kettle is your own personal online kettle where you can invite others to donate.
- Team Kettle
- A Team Kettle consists of multiple Individual Kettles. Funds raised by each Individual Kettle within the Team Kettle are combined and reflected on the Team Kettle page.
- Company Kettle
- A Company Kettle consists of multiple Team Kettles. Funds raised by each Team within the Company Kettle are combined and reflected on the Company Kettle page. Individual Kettles can also directly join and fundraise for a Company Kettle without being a part of a Team.
What type of kettle is right for me?
First, decide if the Kettle you're setting up will represent an individual person or groups of people.
- For Individuals:
- If you want to start your own kettle and there are no group kettles you would like to join, select "Start a personal kettle". If, for example, you want to join a group kettle that your best friend, sports team, or employer set up, you also have the option to "Join an Existing Team" or "Join under a Company Kettle".
- For Groups:
- Starting a Team Kettle is a great option for friends, family members, sports teams, church groups or other organizations that want to make fundraising a group effort. Start a Company Kettle if you have more than one team within your group. For example, Bill's Grocery Store can start a Company Kettle and their bakery, produce, and pharmacy departments each can create a Team Kettle under the Company Kettle.
How do I send out messages?
Log in to your kettle. At the top of the page click on “My Messages” and then select “New Message.” You can then select the type of message you want to send. For emails, you even have the option to choose from several pre-written sample messages.
Does it cost me any money?
Nope!
What about receipts for tax purposes?
Everyone who donates online to an Online Red Kettle will receive an email acknowledgement to the address that was provided at the time the donation was made. You can print the email to use for tax purposes.
Can't find what you are looking for in Frequently Asked Questions and still have questions? Please contact Niki Ng at [email protected] or (415) 503-2740