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DICKINSON COUNTY SALVATION ARMY case manager Jennifer Witte, left, and Director Tara Blagec pack boxes of food in the pantry at 145 Roseland St. in Kingsford. (Terri Castelaz/Daily News photo)
KINGSFORD Despite the many struggles that faced the Salvation Army’s 2020 Red Kettle Campaign season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, two local nonprofits still were able to generate funds needed to continue their mission in the new year.
The Salvation Army Bread of Life Assistance Center of Dickinson County raised a total of $133,831.89.
“Although we had an estimated shortfall of $20,091 from last year’s campaign, we couldn’t be more appreciative considering all the obstacles,” Director Tara Blagec said.
Falling in love during a pandemic
Nancy Townsend and Herb Thomas got engaged in the middle of the pandemic. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nancy Townsend-Thomas and Herb Thomas cut the cake at their September wedding in Philadelphia. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nancy Townsend-Thomas and Herb Thomas on their wedding day in Philadelphia in September. “We weren’t going to let a pandemic get in our way,” Townsend-Thomas said. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Nancy Townsend-Thomas’ elderly mother couldn’t be at her wedding because of the pandemic, so her daughter and new son-in-law, Herb Thomas, called her during the ceremony to offer a blessing while on speakerphone. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Bob and Lisa Mueller: Gratitude to a generous and gracious community As we move into 2021, Lisa and I want to take a moment to express our deep gratitude to this community and all who made The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign and other Christmas activities a great success.
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Majors Bob and Lisa Mueller | 6:00 am, Feb. 2, 2021 ×
The holiday decorations are down and packed away for next year. For many, the holiday season is becoming a collection of memories of warm times with friends and families. For us, this time is marked with incredible gratitude for the time and treasure of so many of you in this community. As we move into 2021, Lisa and I want to take a moment to express our deep gratitude to this community and all who made The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign and other Christmas activities a great success. We are overwhelmed with gratitude to the thousands of volunteers and contributors whose collective impact rescued Christma
• Aug 19, 2020
Mobility Worldwide s planned fundraiser at Logboat Brewery in Columbia is happening as scheduled later this month! $20 gets you in the door, and for every $300 raised, that means a new cart can be built and sent to someone in Kenya. Guest: JEFF MORAN | Also, LELANDE REHARD is asking trail users to help maintain the natural beauty of their surroundings by taking a moment to pick up a fallen limb, for example. And if you re a really big fan of that kind of work, consider getting involved with the relatively new CoMo Trail Association. (4:48) August 19, 2020