<p>The Salvation Army&#8217;s 131st annual Red Kettle Campaign launches the season of giving on Thanksgiving and is calling on a generous public to help ensure hope marches on for millions of Americans continuing to combat the impacts of pandemic poverty. The holiday fundraising campaign will ramp up at AT&;T Stadium this afternoon with a special nationally televised halftime performance during the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game against the Las Vegas Raiders on CBS at 1:30 p.m. Pacific time.</p>
<p>Country musician <span class="xn-person">Luke Combs</span> will dazzle audiences across the nation with a live performance at a halftime show that will include the iconic Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.</p>
<p>&#8220;This year <span class="xn-money">marks 25</span> incredible years that we&#8217;ve been honored to support The Salvation Army on a national stage to provide help and hope to millions of Americans in need each year,&#8221; said <span class="xn-person">Charlotte Jones</span>, executive vice president and chief brand officer for the Dallas Cowboys and former national advisory board chairperson for The Salvation Army. &#8220;During these challenging times, we&#8217;re humbled to be part of The Army&#8217;s enormous effort to help families keep their homes this holiday season and beyond.&#8221;</p>
<p>The Red Kettle Campaign, the largest and longest-running fundraiser of its kind, is especially needed now to meet the increasing needs of millions of Americans continuing to battle the impacts of pandemic poverty. The Salvation Army has not stopped working to provide help and hope — no matter the cost — since the pandemic began. This year, The Salvation Army estimates it will need <span class="xn-money">$175 million</span> — almost 50% more than raised in red kettles in 2020 — to help keep Americans in their homes this holiday season and beyond.</p>
<p>&#8220;Although the holidays are often a time of joy, many of our neighbors in need may not be able to celebrate this year as they try to make impossible decisions between paying their bills or putting Christmas presents under the tree,&#8221; said Commissioner <span class="xn-person">Kenneth Hodder</span>, national commander of The Salvation Army. &#8220;Helping families keep their homes this holiday season and beyond will take everyone coming together in support of vulnerable neighbors. We could not do what we do without the generosity of the Dallas Cowboys, our ambassadors, our corporate partners, and of course, our volunteers and donors.&#8221;</p>
<p>Across the nation, volunteers, donors, communities, and corporations have stepped up in remarkable ways:</p>
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<li>The Dallas Cowboys will host the 25th annual Red Kettle Kickoff at the Thanksgiving Day game halftime show, which will feature an inspiring performance by global entertainer <span class="xn-person">Luke Combs</span>. The event will also feature the ceremonial red kettle donation from the <span class="xn-person">Gene and Jerry Jones</span> family. Since teaming up in 1997, The Salvation Army and the Cowboys have helped raise over <span class="xn-money">$2.8 billion</span> for the Red Kettle campaign, which provides America&#8217;s most vulnerable with food, shelter, and other support throughout the year.</li>
<li>On <span class="xn-chron">Dec. 3</span>, The Salvation Army&#8217;s national commander is challenging bell ringers across the country to raise <span class="xn-money">$1 million</span> in just four hours. An interactive map with participating red kettle teams will be available at SalvationArmyUSA.org for those who wish to donate in person or virtually in support of the goal.</li>
<li>Throughout the season, supporters can still donate to thousands of red kettles stationed outside storefronts at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela&#8217;s; Boscov&#8217;s; Big Lots; Dillard&#8217;s; Food Lion; Hobby Lobby/Mardel; JCPenney; Kroger Family of Stores; Macerich Properties; Macy&#8217;s/<span class="xn-location">Bloomingdale&#8217;s</span>; RPCS, Inc.; Walgreens; Walmart; and Sam&#8217;s Club.</li>
<li>Lockheed Martin is supporting The Salvation Army&#8217;s <span class="xn-person">Angel Tree</span> programs across the country with financial contributions.</li>
<li>Walmart will again offer customers at Walmart.com the option to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar in support of The Salvation Army.</li>
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