12-19-22 fdl salvation army needs help to reach

With less than a week to go the Fond  du Lac Salvation Army Red Kettle fundraising campaign is about halfway toward it’s $225,000 goal.  To help, Sunny 97-7, AM 1170 , and 95-1/96-1 The Rock are helping to launch a $73,000 match for all donations made online, on Facebook and to The Salvation Army Corps through December  24.    “The Salvation Army helps so many in Fond du Lac County get back on their feet,”  station president Terry Davis said.   “What they do is important, and now they need our help. What we’re hoping is that community will help us rescue the Kettle Campaign.”   Michels Corporation, J.F. Ahern Co., Ellison Electric Supply, Society Insurance, National Exchange Bank Foundation, Inc., The Fond du Lac Area Foundation,  Goebel Insurance & Financial, 5G Benefits LLC,  Mid States Aluminum, Oakfield Lions Club, Baker Cheese, Grande, CD Smith ask you to join them in support of the Kettles and The Salvation Army’s mission.
A record 36,746 service requests reached the agency’s doors this year.  The kettles turned gold to reflect that historic need and the community heart that powers the service.     “When times are tough and there’s no fall back finances, our door is open. We extend the kindness and compassion that pulls people through,”  Salvation Army Captain Christina Champlin said
Donate directly to the mini kettles, the large gold Kettles at Fleet Farm, Walgreens (all locations), Pick ‘n Save (both locations), Piggly Wiggly, Walmart, Hobby Lobby, Festival, Kristmas Kringle Shop,  (or use qr code on kettle signs);
Mail/drop off donation to 237 N. Macy Street earmarked “match.”
Text FDLKettle to 24365
More at www.safdl.org, registertoring.com and  The Salvation Army of Fond du Lac Facebook.
photo:  Gregg Owens with Radio Plus and FDL Salvation Army Lt. Daniel Champlin