No new donations for Give-A-Christmas
Total: $997.89
Goal: $25,000
No new donations have been sent to the Give-A-Christmas campaign so the total remains at $997.89.
Sparkle is not discouraged.
“I know it’s early in the campaign, and there’s plenty of time to give,” said the Christmas star, who is the official mascot of the campaign. “But remember that we want to raise $25,000 to benefit the Salvation Army, which does a lot of good in the community. The gift you give will benefit the Salvation Army unit that serves your neighborhood so you will help your neighbors with your donation.”
A special collection, however, will be taken from noon to 5 p.m. Friday at the Kmart in Belle Vernon that will benefit the Salvation Army in the Mon Valley while a special collection will be taken 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Uniontown Walmart to benefit the Uniontown Salvation Army. Volunteers at both sites will distribute free newspapers to donors.
“Please come out and support these collections,” said Sparkle.
Lt. Larry Fulmer said the Uniontown Service Center of the Salvation Army is able to provide 50 Thanksgiving baskets through Sparkle.
Fullmer noted, “The Herald-Standard’s Give-A-Christmas helps the Salvation Army to meet the basic everyday needs of individuals, families and children throughout the year.”
Donations will be collected until 5 p.m. Dec. 22. The final total will be announced in the Christmas Day edition.
Contributions may be mailed to Give-A-Christmas, in care of the Herald-Standard, 8-18 East Church St., Uniontown, PA 15401 or brought to the Herald-Standard office weekdays during business hours.