The Salvation Army of Watertown kicks off Red Bucket Campaign

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The Salvation Army of Watertown has begun its annual Christmas fundraising campaign.

The organization aims to raise around $248,000 with 730 hours of volunteer bell ringing.

Funds raised provide year-round services like food boxes, rent assistance, and transportation.

The Salvation Army's connection to Christmas goes back more than a century. The charitable organization begins its work this year with a Nov. 4 kickoff event at Prairie Lakes Ice Arena, marking the beginning of its annual Christmas fundraising season.

As honorary Christmas chairs, the Watertown Shamrocks hockey team will be present. Official bell ringing begins Nov. 7, and residents will soon see the red kettle street campaign around the city.

Last year, the Salvation Army of Watertown raised a littl