波多黎各救世军启动第64届红壶募捐：目标120万美元、11个市镇设壶至12月31日
救世军波多黎各分部11月13日启动第64届红壶募捐活动，今年的募捐目标是120万美元。红壶将设在波多黎各11个市镇的购物中心与商家门前，持续到12月31日，今年的活动获商家 Berríos 支持。
救世军表示，红壶募得的善款将用于该机构在波多黎各全年的服务，包括为有需要的家庭提供食物援助、紧急救助与庇护等项目。圣诞季是救世军全年最重要的募捐时段，街头红壶与摇铃义工是该机构延续逾百年的标志。
红壶募捐源于1891年旧金山，20世纪初传入波多黎各，至今已在当地连续举办64届。除街头投币外，救世军也接受线上捐款。救世军提醒，捐款应通过官方渠道进行，留意仿冒募捐。
（来源：救世军波多黎各分部）
Salvation Army Launches 64th Red Kettle Campaign in Puerto Rico With $1.2 Million Goal
The Salvation Army in Puerto Rico launched its 64th Red Kettle campaign on November 13, setting a fundraising goal of $1.2 million. Kettles will stand outside shopping centers and stores in 11 municipalities across the island through December 31, with support this year from retailer Berríos.
The Salvation Army says kettle donations fund its year-round services in Puerto Rico, including food assistance, emergency aid and shelter programs for families in need. The Christmas season is the organization's most important fundraising period, and its red kettles and bell ringers have been a fixture for more than a century.
The Red Kettle tradition began in San Francisco in 1891 and reached Puerto Rico in the early 20th century; this year's drive is the 64th on the island. In addition to coins dropped in kettles, the organization accepts donations online, and it reminds donors to give only through official channels and to watch for imitation fundraisers.
(Source: The Salvation Army Puerto Rico)
来源：救世军波多黎各分部
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