The Salvation Army's 2025 Greater St. Louis Red Kettle Campaign kicks off Oct. 1. The annual campaign raises funds for year-round social services and support, and showcases the dedication and generosity of our region. There are many opportunities to be a part of St. Louis' Christmas story and help our most marginalized neighbors. 

In 2024, the St. Louis community including dozens of corporate partners showed up, raising more than $4.8 million for our Red Kettle Campaign -- not only through monetary donations, but also volunteers, prayers and acts of service -- and we are so grateful.

The needs of our community persist, though. And we anticipate increased needs this year due to economic challenges and the tornadoes that wreaked havoc in our region.

Red Kettle Kickoff and Tree Lighting

Join us on Saturday, Nov. 22, as we kick off the Christmas season in the St. Louis area. This premier event includes a beautiful shared meal, stunning views of the tree lighting in Kiener Plaza and live musical performances from international sensation Blessing Offor. By attending the Red Kettle Kickoff, you can be the gift our neighbors so desperately need.

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Sponsorship Opportunities In 2025, we invite corporate and individual sponsors to explore ways we might partner to do the most good in St. Louis. Contact Director of Corporate Relations and Board Development Andy Bundesen, CFRE, for additional information, or download our 2025 Sponsor Prospectus. andrew.bundesen@usc.salvationarmy.org / 314.646.3019   2025 SPONSOR PROSPECTUS

Register to Ring

The Salvation Army invites you to volunteer your time and register to ring with us this holiday season! Shifts are available throughout the region at your favorite retailers in two-hour increments. Just two hours ringing bells can help raise enough money to feed a family of four for a week. Gather your friends and family, dust off those ugly sweaters and have some fun -- all for a good cause!

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Special Bellringing Groups

Throughout the bellringing season, we dedicate days to community groups and businesses to help them demonstrate their commitment to 'doing the most good' in St. Louis. Consider joining us! See the full schedule below and contact Special Events Director Karla Radford at karla.radford@usc.salvationarmy.org to sign up.

• Trade Unions: Friday, Nov. 21
• Veterans and Military Service Organizations (VFW, DAR, American Legion): Saturday, Nov. 29
• High School Competition (Public and Private): Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5-6
• Real Estate Wednesday: Wednesday, Dec. 10
• Service Organizations (Rotary/Kiwanis): Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12-13
• Civic Organizations (Historical Societies, Local Clubs and Government Groups): Friday, Dec. 19
• First Responders (Police, Fire, EMS, CEMA): Saturday, Dec. 20

Angel Tree Toy Town

Each year, we provide Christmas gifts to more than 6,500 children in St. Louis City and County alone. To ensure we can meet the increased need this year, due to economic hardship and damage caused by the tornadoes in our region, we need your help! 

We invite you to host a toy drive, shop our Walmart and Amazon wish lists, or volunteer with us. 

Please contact Angel Tree Coordinator Lauren Shelton with questions at Lauren.Shelton@usc.salvationarmy.org. 

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Make A Gift The Salvation Army invites you to participate in our Red Kettle Campaign! Make a transformation gift via a red kettle at one of our local retail partners between Thanksgiving and Christmas, or make a donation online to our virtual red kettle. All donations stay local.  DONATE NOW

Meet Our 2025 Campaign Chair

Amy L. Marxkors co-hosts The Chris and Amy Show, 9am-12pm, Mon-Fri, on KMOX Radio. As a member of the St. Louis Blues radio broadcast team from 2016 - 2019, she became the first woman to host the pre-game and post-game of a professional sports team in St. Louis. Amy is the author of The Lola Papers: Marathons, Misadventures, and How I Became a Serious Runner (2012) and Powered By Hope: The Teri Griege Story (2014). Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, Competitor, Terrain, Ultrarunning Magazine, St. Louis Magazine, and more.

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Thank You to Our 2025 Campaign Sponsors!