The red kettles are already out in a few spots around East Texas, and the week of Thanksgiving you'll notice them in several more places. There are several ways to chip in and help out this year.
"I don't have any cash" won't be a valid reason to bypass the Salvation Army Red Kettles this year. They're making it really easy to donate on smartphones.
The official kickoff of the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign comes tomorrow at halftime of the Dallas Cowboys' Thanksgiving Day Game, but the Tyler Salvation Army has already launched its efforts. And they need volunteers! This could be a great thing to do with your family this holiday season.
Nothing gets past creative Cowboy fans. After Ezekiel Elliott's impromptu jump into the Salvation Army kettle in the end zone on Sunday night, the Salvation Army saw a big spike in donations the next day, in the amount of $21.
But that jump wasn't all good for #21.
The Salvation Army has been putting bell ringers outside stores for years, and even though the Red Kettle Campaign is in full swing there's still time to volunteer.
Have you noticed some of the bell ringers are doing more than just ringing bells this season? They're making it fun, interesting, and sometimes a little weird!