2020 Red Kettle brings in more than expected, less than hoped for

4 was a successful year for Salvation Army Havre in terms of fundraising, but despite that success, 2021 may prove a difficult year as the COVID-19 pandemic continues and the demand for their services increases.

Social Services Director Trina Crawford said the 2020 Red Kettle event, the organization’s primary fundraiser for the year which makes up their budget for 2021, brought in far more than she was expecting.

“Red Kettle went really well this year,” Crawford said. “We raised $35,000, which is way exciting, I don’t think I’ve ever raised $35,000 before.”

She said she wanted to thank the...