Unique Coin Donated to Red Kettle

Ann Arbor, MI (December 21, 2018) – A rare coin has been dropped into the Salvation Army red kettle at the Saline Walmart by an anonymous donor.

The coin is a Liberty Coin, celebrating the US Mints 225th anniversary.

“We’re not yet sure of the coin’s exact worth,” said Major Kris Wood, Washtenaw County Coordinator, “but we’re all incredibly excited. For example, a coin worth $1500 could provide more than 200 dinners for families in crisis.”

Thanks to other generous supporters in Washtenaw County all red kettle donations at every location will be doubled this weekend and Christmas Eve up to $50,000.

Money raised from this season’s red kettle Campaign is crucial to helping anyone who comes to the Salvation Army in need throughout 2019. This includes funding shelters, food pantries and help with utility and rental assistance programs.

For more information on the Salvation Army of Washtenaw County visit www.washtenawsa.com or call 734.668.8353.

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About The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church established in London in 1865, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination for 130 years in the United States. Nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children.