Kettle Donations Down 45 Percent This Year

We all know what the the jingling noise outside the Freddies this time of year means. But despite their holiday familiarity, donations to the Salvation Army's 150 Portland area bell ringers are down by 45 percent, the nonprofit says. Just $286,195 has been donated so far, or 32 percent of the total Kettle revenue needed for the entire season. With just 15 days left to go, the agency says its