In this Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, photo, two ways to donate via Apple Pay and Google Pay to the Salvation Army’s annual holiday red kettle campaign are incorporated next to the Army’s iconic red shield on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. Cashless shoppers have a new option to give to the Army’s red kettle campaign this year using their smartphone. Leaders hope adding Apple and Google payment options will boost fundraising to the campaign, which makes up 10% of The Salvation Army’s annual budget. Those donations fund programs providing housing, food and other support to people in poverty. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

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Volunteers needed for Salvation Army Kettle365 telethon

by: Autumn Scott

Posted: Apr 25, 2023 / 04:03 PM AST

Updated: Apr 25, 2023 / 04:03 PM AST

by: Autumn Scott

Posted: Apr 25, 2023 / 04:03 PM AST

Updated: Apr 25, 2023 / 04:03 PM AST

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Salvation Army is known for its ringing bells and red kettles at Christmas time, but the reality is need knows no season.

On May 18, WREG is supporting The Salvation Army with a Kettle365 Day of Giving telethon. Money raised during the telethon will provide outreach, holistic counseling, and services to those in need all year long.

Right now, they are looking for volunteers to help answer phones on May 18. Sign up here to volunteer.

For more information about Kettle365 and how you can support your community all year, click here.