January 1, 2021 By Mike Kruzman / news@whmi.com
There is still time to donate to help the Salvation Army of Livingston County reach their holiday goal and better support families-in-need over the coming year.
The Salvation Armyâs Christmas Campaign is their largest fundraising effort each year, with money donated supporting several year-round programs. This yearâs 3-month campaign goal is $385,000. With one month to go, the local corps is reporting that they are still $99,500 away.
Lt. Robert Leach said, in a release, that meeting the goal this year is especially important. Fundraisers that were allowed to be held brought in less than half of their normal amounts, due to COVID-19. Their annual Car Show fundraiser was one that had to be cancelled. Leach said that event typically brings in $17,000, and its absence had made an impact on their budget. He expressed a desire to meet peopleâs needs, which have increased due to the pandemi