Overview
- Milwaukee County opened its campaign with a $3.1 million target, placing red kettles at more than 50 sites from Nov. 14 through Dec. 24 with tap‑to‑give available.
- Officials in Milwaukee said 87 cents of every dollar supports county services such as food pantries, shelters, winter coats, toys and housing assistance.
- Fargo–Moorhead set an $850,000 goal, with kettles at area businesses and cashless Tip‑Tap devices at Scheels and Hornbacher’s Northport, plus a virtual kettle online.
- Local leaders highlighted rising need, with Fargo’s mayor warning of more homelessness and Major Abe Tamayo noting extensive meal service and household assistance.
- West Acres CEO Brad Schlossman jump‑started the Fargo campaign with a $2,500 donation, as organizers called for bell‑ringer sign‑ups at RegisterToRing.org.