NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — With just today and tomorrow left for bell ringing, the Salvation Army's kettle fundraising goal is in sight.
"We have $4336.31 that's left on our bell ringing," said Maj. Paul James.
The year end mail appeal goal is still several thousand more dollars away.
"Just about half of our giving comes this time of year," James said. "Really, this is the largest fundraising period for most everybody, because this is the time when people think, oh, I should give."
There have also been lots of volunteers that have given of their time this year to help the Salvation Army.
"This year, we've had more volunteer hours," James said. "I would say, in a range of 100 to 150 more hours of volunteer time, compared to last year. It's up significantly. Really, three people have taken it upon themselves to help us ring bells this year."
The kettles will be out until 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve at nine Hutchinson locations.