Donations to charities are down this year, including to the Salvation Army. The longstanding organization acknowledges people are not giving their time or dollars this holiday season.
Many nonprofits depend on the generosity of donors to operate. But inflation is hampering those efforts as people are putting their money towards groceries and housing.
Samantha Hyde is with the Salvation Army’s Indiana Division. She says money collected from November and December’s red kettle donations funds programs and services for the full year, but they are feeling the pinch.
Knox County Salvation Army commander Joey Gates reminds everyone the vast majority of the money you give stays at home.
The Salvation Army Indiana Division has 28 worship and service centers and thrift stores throughout the state.
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