Christmas Miracle: Salvation Army Received $1K Gold Coin in Red Kettle

The Salvation Army was facing one of its leanest years in quite some time. That is until one Red Kettle was emptied and volunteers saw a strange gold coin. After further investigation, the organization realized it had received a $1K gold coin as a donation.

2018 Salvation Army Red Kettle Season

The gold coin is estimated to be worth $1,300 and was dropped into a Red Kettle in Louisville, Ky. on Friday. It was found in the Kettle from the Bashford Manor Walmart.

This donation is being called a Christmas Miracle by Salvation Army workers and volunteers. Until now, the Salvation Army was $65,000 below its $565,000 goal for the 2018 donation season.

“It’s always a wonderful surprise to find one and truly speaks to the generosity of the Louisville community,” Major Roy Williams said. “It’s something we think about every year when the campaign begins; because in many ways it’s become part of the Red Kettle tradition. It doesn’t happen often in Louisville, but when it does, it’s a true blessing, especially with the campaign set to end on Monday.”

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Where Can You Donate?

If you haven’t seen a Red Kettle in your area yet this season you’d probably be the only person in the U.S. that hasn’t. In many metro areas, there are 100+ Red Kettles where you can drop money through December 24.

Those not sure they’ll pass a Red Kettle before December 24 can also donate to the Salvation Army online. If you want to make a donation before the end of the year, you can also donate online before January 1.

Readers, do you drop money in the Salvation Army Red Kettle? 

Amanda Blankenship

Amanda Blankenship is the Chief Editor for District Media.  With a BA in journalism from Wingate University, she frequently writes for a handful of websites and loves to share her own personal finance story with others. When she isn’t typing away at her desk, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, son, husband, and dog. During her free time, you’re likely to find her with her nose in a book, hiking, or playing RPG video games.