Salvation Army kettles were placed around the Metrodome on January 17, 2010 from 10 a.m.–12 p.m., before the Minnesota Vikings playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys, for a special two-hour effort to raise money for Haiti disaster relief. The kettles were staffed by local Kids To the Rescue volunteers.

We can report our efforts were a success, raising over $7530 during the two hour period. Kettles were stuffed to the brim making all the volunteers that helped today feel great about their efforts. If we had one problem it was that we didn't have enough kettles!

Many Vikings and Cowboys fans were in a giving mood and we thank each and every one of you!

The bell ringing might be over but the effort still goes on. To keep up-to-date with The Salvation Army's efforts in Haiti, please read their blog at: blog.salvationarmyeds.org.

To donate directly to the Salvation Army’s Haiti relief efforts , visit their secure online donations page.

You can also donate by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY, texting ‘HAITI’ to 52000, or sending a check or money order to:

Salvation Army World Service Office
International Disaster Relief Fund
PO Box 630728
Baltimore, MD 21263-0728

(*Please note that your donation is for Haiti Earthquake relief*).