12-21-22 severe weather closes salvation army kettles

The Fond du Lac Salvation Army Office and Pantry  is CLOSED due to severe weather.  The shelter is moved off site to provide round the clock shelter for clients during severe weather and Christmas.  Because of the severe weather The Salvation Army’s  Kettle Campaign & bellringers are CANCELED THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22 & FRIDAY DECEMBER 23.  THE HOPE IS TO HAVE KETTLES OUT CHRISTMAS EVE.

$225,000 goal threatened –

The Salvation Army Gold Kettles are at 60 percent of their goal with a $73,000 match to help reach the goal.

 $73,000 MATCH NOW INCLUDES:

Donations made online at safdl.org

Using the qr code (attached – please post Mailed in (earmarked “match” postmarked by Dec 24) or delivered into at The Salvation Army 237 N. Macy Street, FDL WI  (use the afterhours drop box)  Match runs through December 24

Thank you to:  Michels Corporation, J.F. Ahern Co., Ellison Electric Supply, Society Insurance, National Exchange Bank Foundation, Inc., The Fond du Lac Area Foundation,  Ahern Gross Plumbing, Goebel Insurance & Financial, 5G Benefits LLC,  Mid States Aluminum, Oakfield Lions Club, Baker Cheese, Grande, CD Smith and Alliant Energy for support of the Kettles and The Salvation Army’s mission

Why is this important?

The money is needed for The Salvation Army to continue its work as one of The Fond du Lac County’s most trusted helping hands.  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,” Captain Christina Champlin said.