In the News ... "Salvation Army goes digital to accept donations"

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• You can now donate using your smartphone and a QR code reader app

By Dana Morris, Reporter
• KWES-TV

MIDLAND, TEXAS - The Salvation Army's iconic red kettle drive is in full swing for the holiday season, and they're setting out to raise $185,000.

The goal is $10,000 higher than last year, which Captain Jeremy Walker says is in part because of the addition of a new Midland facility located at 600 East Wall Street.

"The Lord has blessed us with a new building so we've tripled our capacity and there's a lot more need, plus we serve 365 days a year," said Walker.

With higher goals, Walker knew the Salvation Army needed to be more accommodating to charity-minded folks ...

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