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Yesterday, the Salvation Army announced it raised more than $8.2 million during its Red Kettle Campaign in Metro Detroit. The record total surpassed the goal by nearly $11,000 thanks to generous donations from folks across the area.

In addition to a $50,000 donation the company gave at the launch of the campaign in November, Quicken Loans presented a check on Wednesday for nearly $36,000 – the result of a last-push donation from the company’s team members.

Quicken Loans CEO and Salvation Army Corporate Chairman Bill Emerson joined Major Mark Anderson, commander of the Salvation Army’s Eastern Michigan Division, Red Wings General Manager Ken Holland and radio personalities Dick Purtan and Paul W. Smith, who commended all those who contributed, and shared how the money raised will help families in Metro Detroit year round.

I had the privilege of being one of the Quicken Loans team members who revealed the record-breaking total of $8, 210,956 at the newly renovated M@dison Building.  There was a sense of pride and accomplishment for everyone in the room, knowing that the money raised will help provide social services, disaster services and spiritual ministry to those most in need in our area.

Great job Metro Detroit!  We proved that even amidst a tightened economy, we can make a difference when we volunteer, donate and commit to helping one another.

Check out TV20′s report here.

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