We've all been there: exiting a department store, juggling gifts as we brave the cold, preparing to step out into a crowded parking lot, only to be greeted by a Salvation Army volunteer. Bell ringing, kettle gleaming, the volunteer smiles warmly. We think about donating a few dollars, but soon realize that we've got no cash on hand. It's a common dilemma in our increasingly cashless society.
Now the Salvation Army has come up with their own solution. Expanding on an idea that's already in play in Charlotte, NC, and Phoenix, AZ, the charity will be experimenting with cashless kettles in 12 new locations throughout North Texas. The organization says that by adding card-swiping technology to its storefront kettles, it took away the frequent excuse of not having cash on hand. Another benefit of this system is the paper trail it creates. People who make credit card donations get a printed receipt proving that they contributed to the charity. These receipts can be collected and used for tax deduction purposes.
Of course, anyone from any state can use their credit card to donate to the Salvation Army by giving through the organization's official web site. You can also set up your own online red kettle to raise money for those in need.
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