WHEELING – The Salvation Army of Wheeling came in just under its $100,000 goal for Red Kettle collections during this past holiday season. The total kettle income including sponsorships, according to Salvation Army Lt. John Lawrence, was $99,861.65. That’s just $138.35 short of the organization’s goal, yet remains a 13% increase from 2022’s numbers. “This […]
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WHEELING – As the final week of the holiday rings in, the Salvation Army in Wheeling is at about 60% of its goal for its annual Red Kettle Drive. Lt. John Lawrence of the Salvation Army in Wheeling estimates as much as $60,000 has been collected so far toward its $100,000 goal, with donations going […]
Items from this year’s “Angel Tree” drive organized by the local Salvation Army were distributed in Wheeling on Wednesday. Pictured are Dr. Ricardo Zambito, left, 2023 Red Kettle Christmas Chair for the Salvation Army in Wheeling, and Salvation Army Lt. John Lawrence. This year, 505 “angels” will receive gifts through the Salvation Army an increase […]
WHEELING The Salvation Army of Wheeling’s “Angel Trees” are going up throughout the area this week, and they are decorated with more angels than ever. There are 462 angels on the tree this year, up from 434 last year, said Nathan Blake, community relations officer for the Salvation Army in Wheeling. Each angel represents […]