Overview
- Across 28 Western Pennsylvania counties, $2,030,632 has been raised, or 88% of a $2.3 million goal, after a late surge of roughly $1 million in one week.
- In-person collections there have concluded, and donations remain open online and by text, including texting “kettle” to 31333.
- Allegheny County has reported $415,306 toward a $527,000 target within the regional tally.
- In Des Moines, the goal is $1.2 million, kettles are expected to supply about $400,000–$500,000, and as of Tuesday night more than $450,000 still needed to be raised.
- Funds support rent and utility assistance, breakfast programs for people experiencing homelessness, and the local food pantry, with demand already booking appointments into January.