Donations received for Give-A-Christmas campaign
Total: $570
Goal: $10,000
A few days into the Give-A-Christmas campaign benefitting the Salvation Army, organizations and individuals have donated $570 toward the $10,000 goal.
In its 40th year, the campaign collects donations to help local units of the Salvation Army operate the organization’s many valuable programs. All of the money that is donated stays in the area, so contributions will help community members who are most in need.
Throughout the Give-A-Christmas campaign, which kicked off last week, the Herald-Standard reports the names of donors, along with any special messages they want to include. Many make donations in honor or memory of loved ones, or include wishes for a happy holiday season.
Sparkle, the campaign’s mascot, thanked those who have already helped the Salvation Army by donating, and asked others to follow their lead.
“Together, we can help the Salvation Army continue to do great things in our community,” Sparkle said.
The most recent donations came from:
Ronald & Kathryn Rifenburg of Uniontown
Juniata Methodist Church United Methodist Women in Dunbar
Joe and Connie Cernelli of Uniontown
Contributions for the Give-A-Christmas campaign can be mailed to Give-A-Christmas, c/o Herald-Standard, 8 E. Church St., Uniontown, Pa., 15401. Checks should be made out to Give-A-Christmas. Additionally, donations may be dropped off at the newspaper office Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
All donors are welcome to include notes honoring or memorializing loved ones, or holiday messages.