Salvation Army sees increased donations after Ezekiel Elliott touchdown celebration

With just days before the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign ends they campaign is coming up short.

The Salvation Army in Waco decided that raising $160,000 during their Red Kettle Campaign could offset the $190,000 loss to the shelter budget.

It not only helps the Salvation Army buy gifts and clothes for families and children around Christmas, but also keeps them funded into the new year. Thank you for your consideration in helping us, help others. “A big part of the problem is the cold weather”. “My dream would be for the National Football League to really fine me a lot of money and I’ll take them to the Supreme Court and we’ll get the Salvation Army more attention than anybody can get them”.

“When I was 7, we didn’t have much for Christmas”, said Nichols. “To know that there is a parent out there that they could give their child a gift that’s an awesome feeling”.

Elliott was flagged for excessive celebration because of the stunt, a penalty that usually results in a $12,154 fine.

Funds raised locally stay local and 82 cents of every dollar that is donated goes back to programs that serve the hungry, homeless, frail, and lonely, the officials said. “This year, it probably would not affect our social service program, but if we have another year like this, I might have to cut”. He says some people are unable to stop in the freezing weather to donate and sometimes the temperature was so low that the bell ringers had to stay home.

The last day to make a donation is on Christmas Eve.

The Salvation Army didn’t think this was going to be a successful year. Stow said she hopes to ring in the holiday knowing the Salvation Army has enough money to support Alaskans throughout the rest of the year.

“We have a great need this year”, said Huntington Salvation Army Captain Jerry Lester.