Area businesses are embracing The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle MATCH program that lets businesses sponsor a kettle at Christmas with a matching gift challenge. MATCH sponsors give kettle donors the opportunity to double their gifts as they match every gift up to a dollar level they choose in a program developed by The Salvation Army in Augusta. Donors feel great about having their gifts doubled to one of America’s most trusted charities.

The famous Red Kettles are one of the most recognized symbols of benevolence during Christmas and businesses benefit from that visibility with a sign above the kettle letting everyone know they’re matching every donation, gift-for-gift. The business name and logo (or organization or family name) is featured on the kettle stand. They set the dollar match limit, starting at $200.

The program provides great visibility for businesses while supporting local families in need. The matching gift amount is a tax-deductible donation, and all gifts stay right here in the CSRA.

Businesses also have the option to choose their MATCH kettle for their employees to ring-the-bell wearing company shirts and name badges letting everyone know they’re matching every gift.

Businesses have the choice of over 30 kettles locations in Augusta, Augusta Mall, Evans, Grovetown, Hephzibah, Martinez, North Augusta, Thomson, and Waynesboro through December 24, 2014. Sign up early for the best choice of locations and dates.