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Second Highest Kettle Donation in History for Racine Salvation Army

SC Johnson Thanks Community for Generosity with Second Match Day

Racine Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign achieves second highest collection day on December 17.
SC Johnson Chairman and CEO Fisk Johnson offers to personally match donations made December 24.

RACINE, Wis., Dec. 22, 2016 – Saturday, December 17th was the busiest collection day of the year for the Racine Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign. This year, it was also the second highest kettle collection day in history for the organization.

Due to the importance of collections on that date, SC Johnson, the maker of trusted household products like Glade®, Raid®, Scrubbing Bubbles® and Ziploc®, agreed to match donations. Volunteers rang their bells at 22 merchant sites around the area and brought in more than $16,000. Thanks to the community’s generosity, the company will provide a matching $16,000 donation to the organization.

“I am inspired by the community’s support this year for the Racine Salvation Army,” said Fisk Johnson, Chairman and CEO. “To help the organization end this campaign with a strong finish, I will personally match the total for donations made on Saturday, December 24th.”

The Salvation Army hopes to raise $290,000 through this year’s campaign. To date, they have raised $225,000.

There’s still time to participate. Red kettles will be located at merchant sites around the community through Christmas Eve. Donations can also be sent by mail through the end of the year.

The annual red kettle campaign supports programs and activities that help disadvantaged families with food, clothing and keeping a warm place to live. The Salvation Army also operates community center programs for kids and seniors.

SC Johnson has provided more than $200 million in philanthropic support around the world over the last 10 years. Areas of giving include: community & economic development; education; environment & sustainability; social services; health & wellness and art; culture & the humanities.

About SC Johnson

SC Johnson is a family company dedicated to innovative, high-quality products, excellence in the workplace and a long-term commitment to the environment and the communities in which it operates. Based in the USA, the company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of household cleaning products and products for home storage, air care, pest control and shoe care, as well as professional products. It markets such well-known brands as GLADE®, KIWI®, OFF!®, PLEDGE®, RAID®, SCRUBBING BUBBLES®, SHOUT®, WINDEX® and ZIPLOC® in the U.S. and beyond, with brands marketed outside the U.S. including AUTAN®, TANA®, BAMA®, BAYGON®, BRISE®, KABIKILLER®, KLEAR®, MR MUSCLE® and RIDSECT®. The 130-year-old company, which generates $10 billion in sales, employs approximately 13,000 people globally and sells products in virtually every country around the world. www.scjohnson.com