As it does each year, The Salvation Army is seeking donations to support neighbors in need this holiday season.
In Lewis County, $41,702.24 has been raised through Red Kettle contributions, according to a news release from the nonprofit. However, the fundraising goal is $82,097. The funds provide services to the most vulnerable neighbors, according to the release.
“We are working hard to provide food, shelter, toys and clothing to more families across the northwest this year,” The Salvation Army Northwest Divisional Commander Lt. Colonel Cindy Foley said. “Amid the growing need, we are seeing fewer people donating at our virtual and physical kettles. We rely on our generous donors to ensure that Christmas joy is given to everyone, no matter their circumstances.”
With Christmas a week away, families are counting on the generosity of the community to make the holidays bright, the release stated.
Financial support during the holidays enables The Salvation Army to serve more than 600,000 people across the Northwest throughout the year, the release stated.
This year, The Salvation Army Northwest Division, spanning across Washington, northern Idaho and western Montana, aspires to raise $3.6 million to help fund vital lifesaving services such as Hope Market food pantries, emergency shelters, and transitional housing, utility and rental assistance, addiction recovery, and senior and youth programs.
Residents can drop cash or checks into a Red Kettle or donate online at northwest.salvationarmy.org.
For more information about Salvation Army activities in the Northwest Division visit https://northwest.salvationarmy.org/.
