The Salvation Army will accept credit card donations in their kettles at the Sam’s Club at Woodmen and Academy and three other locations in Colorado Springs.

The bell ringers at these locations will have handheld credit card machines to process donations. The Salvation Army has partnered with U.S. Bank to ensure totally secure transactions through their bank.

“People out shopping are just not using cash as much anymore, and carry cash less and less,” said Major Don Gilger, El Paso County Coordinator. “This will give donors an opportunity to donate in a new and convenient way. It's a secure transaction. It's recorded. It's receipted. It's verifiable.”

Red Kettles hit the streets all over El Paso County Wednesday, November 12.

For more information, or if you would like to volunteer contact Mike Smith, Director of Kettle Development at 884-1042 or click on the link below.