THUNDER BAY — The Salvation Army is about $14,000 shy of its Christmas Kettle Campaign goal.
The organization provided an update on Thursday, announcing they have raised nearly $246,000 thus far, putting them narrowly short of their $260,000 target.
“This has been a difficult year for everyone. We are so grateful for the support we have received at the Kettles — we recognize that especially this year, it is a sacrifice for many to give, both financially and of their time,” said Gary Ferguson, the executive director of The Salvation Army Community and Residential Services.
“We say thank you again, for helping us to continue our services in the community. Many people will benefit because of your selflessness.”
Donations to the Kettle campaign can either be mailed or dropped off at their Cumberland Street building, or by calling (807) 345-6492. Donations must be received prior to midnight Saturday, or postmarked Dec. 31., to be receipted for 2022.
Funds collected through the Kettles supports the following year’s services such as the mobile feeding program, food to meet the demands in the food bank distribution, providing 50 school breakfasts per day, emergency shelter for the homeless, transitional housing programming and many other programs.
