NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Salvation Army of Reno County finds itself slightly shy of its Christmas 2022 fundraising goal, despite raising over $75,000 through kettle donations this season.
"Our budgeted need is $395,000, we're at $365,000," said Maj. Paul James. "We still have the rest of the year to kind of make up the difference, but the need is there, all season long."
If you have received an appeal letter in the mail, no matter the return address, the money will come back to Hutchinson.
"We have a company that sends out letters on our behalf for donations," James said. "People have been confused as to why it would go to Iowa. It just happens to be a lockbox there. Territorial headquarters has changed some things this past year. It's not going to go to another community. It will come back to us, it's just more efficient. It helps the dollars that you donate stretch further."
You can also still donate by stopping by at their office at 700 North Walnut with your check.
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